Overall score
Robin Hill
47.7/100
West Bathurst
40.7/100
Robin Hill for value and schools; West Bathurst for retirees and families.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Robin Hill
47.7/100
West Bathurst
40.7/100
Crime rate
Robin Hill
94.1 / 1k
West Bathurst
94.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Robin Hill
68
West Bathurst
90
Population
Robin Hill
925
West Bathurst
3,634
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 | Robin Hill | West Bathurst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.7/100 | 40.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 50.7/100 | 64.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.1 / 1k | 94.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 46 | 121 |
| Walkability | 36.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 68 | 90 |
| Planning activity | 10 | 15 |
| Green cover | 0.1% | 6.9% |
| Population | 925 | 3,634 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 10/10 | 2/10 |
Robin Hill is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, while West Bathurst is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
Robin Hill tends to lead on housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and walkability, while West Bathurst stands out for public transport access, nearby cafés and amenities, and overall desirability. Robin Hill generally means more sought-after housing, while West Bathurst leans toward more approachable housing costs.
Robin Hill suits retirees, investors, and value-focused buyers more clearly, whereas West Bathurst is the stronger match for families and households prioritising schools.
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.