Overall score
Perthville
45.2/100
South Bathurst
38.8/100
Perthville for retirees and investment; South Bathurst for schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Perthville
45.2/100
South Bathurst
38.8/100
Crime rate
Perthville
95.2 / 1k
South Bathurst
94.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Perthville
14
South Bathurst
58
Population
Perthville
567
South Bathurst
1,583
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Perthville | South Bathurst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.2/100 | 38.8/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 51.3/100 | 79.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 95.2 / 1k | 94.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 28 | 65 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 14 | 58 |
| Planning activity | 1 | 12 |
| Green cover | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Population | 567 | 1,583 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 6/10 | 2/10 |
Perthville reads as a slower-paced smaller community with open surrounds; South Bathurst is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
On the data, Perthville is stronger for housing affordability, walkability, and a calmer planning outlook; South Bathurst answers with a quieter safety profile, schools and education options, and public transport access. Perthville generally means housing toward the upper end of the market, while South Bathurst leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Retirees may find Perthville the better fit, while families, value-focused buyers, and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer South Bathurst.
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.