Side by sideSuburb comparison

Abercrombie vs Bathurst West.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Bathurst West edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Bathurst West (982) sits above Abercrombie (980).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Bathurst West edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 980).

Common questionsAbercrombie vs Bathurst West

Common questions

Does Abercrombie or Bathurst West have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Bathurst West scores 982 vs 980 in Abercrombie. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Abercrombie
Metric
Bathurst West

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$320/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$320/wk
$393/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$272/wk
85.0%
Owner occupied
15.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

Walk score
4
Transit score
0
Bike score
100
1,127
Population
45,077
39
Median age
39

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

17
Schools nearby
18
980
Avg ICSEA
982

Climate

Annual rainfall
Mean max (Jan)

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).