South Bathurst vs West Bathurst, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | South Bathurst | West Bathurst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 45.7/100 | 47.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 80.0/100 | 74.6/100 |
| Crime rate | 99.2 / 1k | 99.6 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 1 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 65 | 121 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 58 | 89 |
| Planning activity | 11 | 12 |
| Population | 1,583 | 3,634 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 2/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for familiesSouth Bathurst
- Best for best schoolsSouth Bathurst
Comparison summary
South Bathurst and West Bathurst offer different strengths across official suburb data. West Bathurst leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours West Bathurst; Housing (desirability) favours South Bathurst; Crime rate favours South Bathurst. Quick verdicts: Families → South Bathurst, Best schools → South Bathurst.