Overall score
Gormans Hill
31.6/100
South Bathurst
38.8/100
Gormans Hill vs South Bathurst, NSW Suburb Comparison
Gormans Hill for schools; South Bathurst for families and investment.
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 72 tiedacross 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 familiesSouth Bathurst
- Best for investmentSouth Bathurst
- Best for best valueSouth Bathurst
- Best for best schoolsGormans Hill
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 | 31.6/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.5/100 | 79.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.1 / 1k | 94.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 41 | 65 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 0 | 58 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 12 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| 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 quieter safety profile and a calmer planning outlook, whereas South Bathurst is the better pick for housing affordability, public transport access, and nearby cafés and amenities.
On balance, retirees, families, investors, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer South Bathurst, while Gormans Hill remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.
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.