Bathurst vs South Bathurst, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Bathurst | South Bathurst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.2/100 | 45.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.7/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 99.6 / 1k | 99.2 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 1 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 250 | 65 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 584 | 58 |
| Planning activity | 38 | 11 |
| Population | 7,001 | 1,583 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesBathurst
- Best for investmentSouth Bathurst
- Best for best valueBathurst
- Best for best schoolsBathurst
Comparison summary
Bathurst and South Bathurst offer different strengths across official suburb data. Bathurst leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Bathurst; Housing (desirability) favours South Bathurst; Crime rate favours South Bathurst. Quick verdicts: Families → Bathurst, Investment → South Bathurst, Best value → Bathurst, Best schools → Bathurst.