Bathurst at a glance
Population
7,001
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Bathurst.
The postcode for Bathurst is 2795 (NSW).
Bathurst (2795) sits in the Cabonne region of NSW.
Bathurst has roughly 7,001 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
7,001
Median age
41
Family households
49%
Lone person
45%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
43%
Renter occupied
53%
At a deeper level
7,001
Median age: 41
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,910
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Bathurst.
Local schools for Bathurst
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Government School Catchment
Bathurst Public School
Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus
Carenne School
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Frequently asked
About Bathurst.
- What is the Bathurst postcode?
- Bathurst is in the 2795 postcode, in NSW, in the Cabonne region.
- Where is Bathurst?
- Bathurst is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2795, in the Cabonne region.
- What is the average rent in Bathurst?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $300.
- 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 cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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