Bathurst, NSW 2795
CabonneAll suburbs in postcode 2795
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Median house price
$685,000
+5.4% over the past year.
Median of 202 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Bathurst at a glance
- Median unit
- $274,320
- Weekly rent
- $580
- Houses · units $450
- Population
- 7,001
- Median age 41
Prices: Median of 202 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2795), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Bathurst
Houses change hands at $685,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (202 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $274,320, roughly 60% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+5.4%).
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +5.4%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $137,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Bathurst on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2795)
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What to know about Bathurst
Bathurst (2795) sits in the Cabonne region of NSW. The median house here is $685,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +5.4% over the past year, ahead of the NSW average (3%).
Bathurst has roughly 7,001 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy.
What it’s like to live here
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 1°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 618 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Schools in Bathurst
Schools serving Bathurst: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
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Location
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Bathurst's population at 7,001, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (43% own, 53% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (45%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
- Family households
- 49%
- Lone person
- 45%
- Owner occupied
- 43%
- Renter occupied
- 53%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.40% (median rent $580/wk against a $685,000 price tag). Units yield 8.53% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 53% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs. The 12-month growth of +5.4% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 4.40%
- On the $685,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 8.53%
- On the $274,320 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +5.4%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
831 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 618 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.6°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 1.0°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Bathurst
- What is the median house price in Bathurst?
- The median house price in Bathurst, NSW 2795 is $685,000 (median of 202 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +5.4%.
- How much is my house worth in Bathurst?
- A useful starting point is the Bathurst median house price of $685,000 (units $274,320). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Bathurst a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Bathurst is 4.4%: the median weekly house rent is $580 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2795), June 2026) against the median house price of $685,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 5.4% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Bathurst is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Bathurst postcode?
- Bathurst is in the 2795 postcode, in NSW, in the Cabonne region.
- Where is Bathurst?
- Bathurst is a suburb in the Cabonne area, NSW 2795.
- What is the average rent in Bathurst?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Bathurst?
- There are 18 schools serving Bathurst on this page, including Cathedral Catholic Primary School Bathurst, Bathurst Public School, Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus.
- What suburbs are near Bathurst?
- Bathurst is close to Charles Sturt University, West Bathurst, Bathurst West, Mitchell, South Bathurst.
- What is the population of Bathurst?
- The population of Bathurst is approximately 7,001 (2021 Census). The median age is 41.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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