Overall score
Bathurst
52.3/100
Windradyne
43.3/100
Bathurst vs Windradyne, NSW Suburb Comparison
Bathurst for retirees and families; Windradyne for investment and value.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
BathurstWindradyne
Crime rate
Bathurst
94.6 / 1k
Windradyne
94.5 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Bathurst
588
Windradyne
60
Population
Bathurst
7,001
Windradyne
3,309
Metric leadBathurst 7Windradyne 51 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 familiesBathurst
- Best for investmentWindradyne
- Best for best valueWindradyne
- 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 | Windradyne |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 52.3/100 | 43.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 61.5/100 | 65.8/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.6 / 1k | 94.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 1 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 3 |
| Public transport stops | 250 | 74 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 72.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 588 | 60 |
| Planning activity | 57 | 16 |
| Green cover | 7.3% | 9.2% |
| Population | 7,001 | 3,309 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 4/10 |
Comparison summary
Bathurst reads as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote; Windradyne is a regional mid-sized suburb with local services and a more relaxed pace.
Bathurst pulls ahead on schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access, whereas Windradyne is the better pick for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and a calmer planning outlook. Bathurst generally means more approachable housing costs, while Windradyne leans toward housing toward the upper end of the market.
Bathurst suits families and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Windradyne is the stronger match for retirees and 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.