Overall score
Eglinton
44.6/100
West Bathurst
49.3/100
Eglinton vs West Bathurst, NSW suburb comparison
Eglinton for retirees and investment; West Bathurst for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
EglintonWest Bathurst
Crime rate
Eglinton
94.5 / 1k
West Bathurst
94.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Eglinton
16
West Bathurst
89
Population
Eglinton
3,012
West Bathurst
3,634
Metric leadEglinton 3West Bathurst 8across 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 retireesEglinton
- Best for familiesWest Bathurst
- Best for investmentEglinton
- Best for best valueEglinton
- Best for best schoolsWest 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 | Eglinton | West Bathurst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 44.6/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 74.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.5 / 1k | 94.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 1 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 79 | 121 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 16 | 89 |
| Planning activity | 16 | 13 |
| Population | 3,012 | 3,634 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Eglinton is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and West Bathurst is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Eglinton tends to lead on housing affordability and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while West Bathurst stands out for parks and reserves and public transport access. Eglinton generally means more mid-market housing value, while West Bathurst leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Eglinton, while West Bathurst remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.