NSW · Bathurst Regional Council
Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Desirability index
96.2/100
How this score is calculated#27 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Bathurst is a smaller suburban community in the Bathurst Regional area, home to around 7,001 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 4,486 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+1%), roughly 640.8 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $540 (flats $430, houses $580), 9 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- Population
- 7,001
- Median age
- 41
- Median household income / week
- $1,209
- Dwelling vacancy
- 13.7%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 517 of 3,764
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Employment rate
- 54.7%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 277 / 989 / 603
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $430
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $580
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $540
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 375
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 4,486
- Against the person
- 1,294
- Against property
- 1,362
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 640.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 5 residents
- State safety percentile
- 27.5th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +1.1%
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions517
- Domestic Violence Related Assault321
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment512
- Malicious Damage To Property346
- Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault249
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 9
- Median school ICSEA (9 schools)
- 983
- Bathurst Public SchoolPrimary
- Bathurst South Public SchoolPrimary
- Bathurst West Public SchoolPrimary
- Carenne SchoolSpecial
- Cathedral Catholic Primary School BathurstPrimary
- Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High CampusSecondary
- MacKillop College BathurstSecondary
- St Stanislaus' CollegeSecondary
- The Assumption Catholic Primary School BathurstPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Public transport
250 public transport stops in this suburb
- Bathurst Station
- Bathurst Station, Havannah St
- Bathurst Station, Platform 1
- CCP Stn Forecourt
- Havannah St Opp Bathurst Station
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
520 planning-related records
2026· 38 proposals
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; School192 MITRE STREET BATHURST 2795Additional Information Requested
- Dual occupancy; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation282 RUSSELL STREET BATHURST 2795Under Assessment
- Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Dual occupancy (detached)152 BENTINCK STREET BATHURST 2795Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure259 RUSSELL STREET BATHURST 2795Under Assessment
- Restaurant or cafe; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise183 GEORGE STREET BATHURST 2795Under Assessment
- Subdivision; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces); Residential Accommodation121 WILLIAM STREET BATHURST 2795Under Assessment
- Subdivision264 RANKIN STREET BATHURST 2795Under Assessment
May 2026
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure173 GEORGE STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure9 Elizabeth Street BATHURST NSW 2795Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Mortuary25 RANKIN STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space11 LORD STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
- Office Premise; Temporary building, structure or use; Temporary structure185 DURHAM STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
- Demolition; Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space; Minor building alterations (internal); Minor building alterations (external)92 PIPER STREET BATHURST 2795Under Assessment
- Restaurant or cafe; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise64 GEORGE STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Minor building alterations (external)76 PIPER STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure13 HARRIS STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
April 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure110 PEEL STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool36 STANLEY STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation172 PIPER STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure79A KEPPEL STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure271 BRILLIANT STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
- Multi-dwelling housing; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation135 DURHAM STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
- Demolition; Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Office Premise; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure108 WILLIAM STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
- Demolition; Residential flat building; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Multi-dwelling housing (terraces); Residential Accommodation121 WILLIAM STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink53 DURHAM STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support190A PEEL STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
- Subdivision214 PIPER STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure12 DURHAM STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (indoor)15 LAMBERT STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure173 - 179 George Street Bathurst NSW 2795Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Take away food and drink92 WILLIAM STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
- Demolition; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Medical centre; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space106 PEEL STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
January 2026
- Restaurant or cafe; Commercial development; Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Retail Premise; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink; Hours of operation and trading121 HOWICK STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development194 WILLIAM STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
- Business premises; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia104 KEPPEL STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Carport; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Swimming pool126A LAMBERT STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport95 DURHAM STREET BATHURST 2795Withdrawn
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure152A PEEL STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
2025· 88 proposals
December 2025
- Office Premise; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia46 KEPPEL STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
- Commercial development; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia66 GEORGE STREET BATHURST 2795Determined
2024· 84 proposals
84 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 102 proposals
102 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 99 proposals
99 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 109 proposals
109 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
339 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- CellarbrationsAlcohol
- Cobb & Co BottlersAlcohol
- King's Antiques & CollectablesAntiques
139 George Street
- Time Warp CollectablesAntiques
- Betta Home LivingAppliance
- Central West Air ConditioningAppliance
- StrandbagsBag
121 William Street
- Bakers DelightBakery
121 William Street
- Bathurst French Hot Bread ShopBakery
123 George Street
- Bernard's BakeryBakery
97 George Street
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
13 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Alan Morse ParkPark
- Carrington ParkPark
- Centennial ParkPark
- Cousins ParkPark
- Elizabeth ParkPark
- George ParkPark
- Haymarket ReservePark
- King's ParadePark
- Machattie ParkPark
- Peace ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 27
- Emergency department
- Not in suburb
- Anima ClinicaRussell Streetdoctor;psychotherapist
- Bathurst Chiropractic Health & Wellness Centrealternative
- Bathurst Family Relationship Centrecounselling
- Bathurst Medicare Urgent Care ClinicHowick Streetclinic
- Blooms The ChemistHowick Streetpharmacy
- Bowman Dentaldentist
- Brooke Moore MedicalRussell Streetdoctor
- Busby MedicalHowick Streetdoctor
- Capital ChemistGeorge Streetpharmacy
- Central West Foot and Ankle Clinicpodiatrist
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
21 state heritage places
- Bathurst Cathedral BellsAll Saints Anglican Cathedral Church Street BathurstSHR
- Bathurst City Uniting Church and Chapel (including organ) and settingBathurstSHR
- Bathurst Court HouseRussell Street, BathurstSHR
- Bathurst Old School of Arts Library CollectionBathurst City Library 70-78 Keppel Street BathurstSHR
- Bathurst Railway Station and Yard GroupHavannah Street, BathurstSHR
- Bathurst ShowgroundKendall Street (Great Western Highway), BathurstSHR
- Bathurst Street LampsHowick Street, BathurstSHR
- Bathurst rail Bridge over Macquarie RiverMain Western Railway BathurstSHR
- Bentinck Street Elm TreesBentinck Street, BathurstSHR
- Cathedral of Saints Michael and John107 William St BathurstSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
3 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Jenny's Kindergarten and Early Learningkindergarten
- Keppel Street KindyKeppel Streetkindergarten
- Scallywagskindergarten
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 16
- Parks (OSM)
- 16
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 96.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #27 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Bathurst Stationtransport
- Bathurst Station, Havannah Sttransport
- Bathurst Station, Platform 1transport
- CCP Stn Forecourttransport
- Havannah St Opp Bathurst Stationtransport
- Jenny's Kindergarten and Early Learningchildcarekindergarten
- Keppel Street KindychildcareKeppel Streetkindergarten
- Scallywagschildcarekindergarten
- Bathurst Cathedral BellsheritageAll Saints Anglican Cathedral Church Street BathurstSHR
- Bathurst City Uniting Church and Chapel (including organ) and settingheritageBathurstSHR
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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