Overall score
Gormans Hill
36.9/100
South Bathurst
47.7/100
Gormans Hill vs South Bathurst, NSW suburb comparison
South Bathurst for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Gormans HillSouth Bathurst
Crime rate
Gormans Hill
94.1 / 1k
South Bathurst
94.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Gormans Hill
0
South Bathurst
58
Population
Gormans Hill
887
South Bathurst
1,583
Metric leadGormans Hill 2South Bathurst 61 tiedacross 9 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesSouth Bathurst
- Best for familiesSouth Bathurst
- 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 | Gormans Hill | South Bathurst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 36.9/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 78.8/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.1 / 1k | 94.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 65 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 58 |
| Planning activity | 8 | 12 |
| Population | 887 | 1,583 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 1/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Gormans Hill is a quieter smaller community with space and a country-town pace, while South Bathurst is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Gormans Hill pulls ahead on a calmer planning outlook, whereas South Bathurst is the better pick for housing affordability and public transport access.
On balance, retirees and families are more likely to prefer South Bathurst, while Gormans Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.