Overall score
Robin Hill
48.5/100
West Bathurst
49.3/100
Robin Hill for retirees and investment; West Bathurst for families and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Overall score
Robin Hill
48.5/100
West Bathurst
49.3/100
Crime rate
Robin Hill
94.1 / 1k
West Bathurst
94.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Robin Hill
67
West Bathurst
89
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 | 48.5/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 82.9/100 | 74.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.1 / 1k | 94.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | — | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | — | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 46 | 121 |
| Walkability | 34.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 67 | 89 |
| Planning activity | 9 | 13 |
| 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 and a quieter safety profile, while West Bathurst stands out for public transport access and nearby cafés and amenities. Robin Hill generally means more sought-after housing, while West Bathurst leans toward more approachable housing costs.
On balance, retirees and investors are more likely to prefer Robin Hill, while West Bathurst remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.