Overall score
Bathurst
52.3/100
South Bathurst
38.8/100
Bathurst vs South Bathurst, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bathurst for retirees; South Bathurst for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BathurstSouth Bathurst
Crime rate
Bathurst
94.6 / 1k
South Bathurst
94.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bathurst
588
South Bathurst
58
Population
Bathurst
7,001
South Bathurst
1,583
Metric leadBathurst 10South Bathurst 21 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBathurst
- Best for investmentSouth Bathurst
- Best for best valueSouth Bathurst
- Best for best schoolsSouth Bathurst
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Bathurst | South Bathurst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.3/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.5/100 | 79.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.6 / 1k | 94.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 250 | 65 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 588 | 58 |
| Planning activity | 57 | 12 |
| Green cover | 7.3% | 1.6% |
| Population | 7,001 | 1,583 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Bathurst is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and South Bathurst is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Bathurst is stronger for a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and parks and reserves; South Bathurst answers with housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook.
Choose Bathurst if you are weighing households prioritising schools; lean toward South Bathurst for investors.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.