Overall score
Bathurst
68.0/100
South Bathurst
47.7/100
Bathurst vs South Bathurst, NSW suburb comparison
Bathurst for schools; South Bathurst for investment.
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
584
South Bathurst
58
Population
Bathurst
7,001
South Bathurst
1,583
Metric leadBathurst 9South Bathurst 2across 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for investmentSouth Bathurst
- Best for best schoolsBathurst
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 | 68.0/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.7/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.6 / 1k | 94.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 250 | 65 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 584 | 58 |
| Planning activity | 47 | 12 |
| 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 schools and education options and parks and reserves; South Bathurst answers with housing affordability and a quieter safety profile.
Choose Bathurst if you are weighing families and value-focused buyers; lean toward South Bathurst for investors.