Overall score
South Bathurst
47.7/100
West Bathurst
49.3/100
South Bathurst vs West Bathurst, NSW suburb comparison
South Bathurst on housing and planning; West Bathurst on overall score and schools.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
South BathurstWest Bathurst
Crime rate
South Bathurst
94.7 / 1k
West Bathurst
94.7 / 1k
Nearby amenities
South Bathurst
58
West Bathurst
89
Population
South Bathurst
1,583
West Bathurst
3,634
Metric leadSouth Bathurst 2West Bathurst 72 tiedacross 11 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
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 | South Bathurst | West Bathurst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 47.7/100 | 49.3/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 80.0/100 | 74.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.7 / 1k | 94.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 6 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 65 | 121 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 58 | 89 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 13 |
| Population | 1,583 | 3,634 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Put side by side, South Bathurst is a regional smaller community that feels self-contained without feeling remote, and West Bathurst is a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained without feeling remote.
South Bathurst tends to lead on housing affordability and a quieter safety profile, while West Bathurst stands out for parks and reserves and public transport access.
On balance, families and households prioritising schools are more likely to prefer South Bathurst, while West Bathurst remains a solid alternative depending on what matters most day to day.