NSW · Bathurst Regional Council
South Bathurst, NSW, 2795
Desirability index
#371 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
South Bathurst is a small locality in the Bathurst Regional area, home to around 1,583 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 4,486 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with relatively stable year-on-year trends (+1%), roughly 2833.9 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $540 (flats $430, houses $580), 1 school and preschool site in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a solid spread of nearby amenities and everyday services, 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
- 1,583
- Median age
- 38
- Median household income / week
- $1,222
- Dwelling vacancy
- 7.5%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 54 of 722
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,394
- Employment rate
- 56.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 61 / 62 / 12
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
- 2,833.9
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 1 residents
- State safety percentile
- 50.7th (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
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,028
- St Philomena's 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
65 public transport stops in this suburb
- College Rd At Lloyds Rd
- Lloyds Rd Opp Hamley St
- Lloyds St Opp Raglan St
- Prospect St Before Rose St
- Rocket St After Torch St
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).
83 planning-related records
2026· 11 proposals
June 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure56 BANT STREET SOUTH BATHURST 2795Under Assessment
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space11 BUSBY STREET SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
- Demolition; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Service station; Hours of operation and trading45 BANT STREET SOUTH BATHURST 2795Under Assessment
May 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Playground equipment; Centre-based child care42 LLOYDS ROAD SOUTH BATHURST 2795Under Assessment
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure; General industry39 VALE ROAD SOUTH BATHURST 2795Under Assessment
- Subdivision39 VALE ROAD SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
April 2026
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure; General industry39 VALE ROAD SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
- Subdivision34 BUSBY STREET SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
- Subdivision39 VALE ROAD SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
March 2026
- Shed; Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Supporting Development27 VALE ROAD SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
January 2026
- Secondary dwelling; Demolition; Erection of a new structure218 HAVANNAH STREET SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
2025· 8 proposals
December 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Carport21 LEWINS STREET SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
September 2025
- Demolition; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Service station; Hours of operation and trading45 BANT STREET SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
May 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space11 BUSBY STREET SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
April 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah8 ALFRED STREET SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
March 2025
- Pub; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Food and drink premise27 VALE ROAD SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
- Shed; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Food and drink premise27 VALE ROAD SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
January 2025
- Erection of a new structure; General industry16 VALE ROAD SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
- Commercial development; Office Premise; Erection of a new structure6 VALE ROAD SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
2024· 11 proposals
November 2024
- Subdivision14 KIRKCALDY STREET SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
- Dwelling house; Subdivision; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space266 HAVANNAH STREET SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
September 2024
- Subdivision34 ROCKET STREET SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
- Seniors housing; Independent living units; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia17 VINE STREET SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Carport17 COLLEGE ROAD SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure22 TORCH STREET SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
July 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space1A VALE ROAD SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
June 2024
- Advertising and signage; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Health services facility; Health Infrastructure15 2 VALE ROAD SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
May 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure55 ROSE STREET SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure11 CURRAWONG STREET SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure32 TORCH STREET SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
2023· 12 proposals
December 2023
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure25 KIRKCALDY STREET SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
November 2023
- Shed; Erection of a new structure169 COLLEGE ROAD SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
- Demolition; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia; Recreation facility (outdoor); Hours of operation and trading115 COLLEGE ROAD SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
October 2023
- Boarding house; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia76 BANT STREET SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
September 2023
- Warehouse or distribution centre; Erection of a new structure; General industry6 VALE ROAD SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
- Office Premise; Temporary building, structure or use4 Kirkcaldy Street Bathurst / Lot 26 / DP709345Determined
July 2023
- Alterations and additions to industrial development20 VALE ROAD SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
June 2023
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces36 COLLEGE ROAD SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
- Garages, carports and car parking spaces; Shed13 WOLSELEY STREET SOUTH BATHURST 2795Determined
April 2023
- Alterations and additions to residential development240 HAVANNAH STREET SOUTH BATHURST 2795Withdrawn
2022· 19 proposals
19 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 22 proposals
22 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
26 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Bbq
- Alma St opp Wolsley StBus stop
- Bant St after Rose StBus stop
- Bant St at Rose StBus stop
- College Road Park, College RdBus stop
- Currawong St after College RdBus stop
- Currawong St at Lloyds RdBus stop
- Havannah St after Brilliant StBus stop
- Lewins St at Logan StBus stop
- Lloyds Rd opp Hamley StBus stop
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
2 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Jaques ParkPark
- Ray Morcom ReserveNature reserve
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 1
- Emergency department
- On site
- Rehabilitationrehabilitation
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 2/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 2/10
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
1 state heritage place
- Ben Chifley's House10 Busby Street BathurstSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
2 childcare services from OpenStreetMap
- Towri Pre-Schoolkindergarten
- kindergartenkindergarten
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)
- 5
- Parks (OSM)
- 5
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
- 60.2/100
- Cohort rank
- #371 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
- College Rd At Lloyds Rdtransport
- Lloyds Rd Opp Hamley Sttransport
- Lloyds St Opp Raglan Sttransport
- Prospect St Before Rose Sttransport
- Rocket St After Torch Sttransport
- Towri Pre-Schoolchildcarekindergarten
- kindergartenchildcarekindergarten
- Ben Chifley's Househeritage10 Busby Street BathurstSHR
- Rehabilitationhealthrehabilitation
- Jaques Parkgovernmentpark
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · 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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