Overall score
South Bathurst
38.8/100
West Bathurst
40.7/100
South Bathurst vs West Bathurst, NSW Suburb Comparison
South Bathurst for families and value; West Bathurst for retirees and investment.
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
90
Population
South Bathurst
1,583
West Bathurst
3,634
Metric leadSouth Bathurst 2West Bathurst 83 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesWest Bathurst
- Best for familiesSouth Bathurst
- Best for investmentWest Bathurst
- Best for best valueSouth Bathurst
- 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 | South Bathurst | West Bathurst |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.8/100 | 40.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 79.6/100 | 64.2/100 |
| Crime rate | 94.7 / 1k | 94.7 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 6 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 2 | 4 |
| Public transport stops | 65 | 121 |
| Walkability | 30.0/100 | 32.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 58 | 90 |
| Planning activity | 12 | 15 |
| Green cover | 1.6% | 6.9% |
| 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 calmer planning outlook, while West Bathurst stands out for schools and education options, parks and reserves, and public transport access.
Neither suburb has a sharp audience split here. The better choice between South Bathurst and West Bathurst comes down to which lifestyle trade-offs matter most to you.
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.