Overall score
Raglan
43.8/100
South Bathurst
47.7/100
Raglan vs South Bathurst, NSW suburb comparison
Raglan for retirees and investment; South Bathurst for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
RaglanSouth Bathurst
Crime rate
Raglan
94.6 / 1k
South Bathurst
94.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Raglan
56
South Bathurst
58
Population
Raglan
1,272
South Bathurst
1,583
Metric leadRaglan 4South Bathurst 52 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 retireesRaglan
- Best for familiesSouth Bathurst
- Best for investmentRaglan
- 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 | Raglan | South Bathurst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 43.8/100 | 47.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 88.3/100 | 80.0/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.6 / 1k | 94.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | 5 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 2 |
| Public transport stops | 47 | 65 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 30.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 56 | 58 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 12 |
| Population | 1,272 | 1,583 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, Raglan is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and South Bathurst is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Raglan pulls ahead on housing affordability and a calmer planning outlook, whereas South Bathurst is the better pick for a quieter safety profile and public transport access.
Raglan suits retirees and investors more clearly, whereas South Bathurst is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.