Bathurst vs South Bathurst
South Bathurst (median $585,000) is roughly 15% cheaper to buy into than Bathurst ($685,000). Over the past year, Bathurst (+5.4%) ran 1.9 percentage points ahead of South Bathurst (+3.5%) on house-price growth.
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Bathurst and South Bathurst side by side
| Measure | Bathurst | South Bathurst |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $685,000 | $585,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +5.4% | +3.5% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 43.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 53.0% | 37.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | – | 2 |
| Transit score | – | 0 |
| Bike score | – | 35 |
| Population | 7,001 | 1,583 |
| Median age | 41 | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 618 mm | 649 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.1°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
South Bathurst skews owner-occupied (59%), Bathurst runs more rental-dense (43% owner).
- For buyers
- South Bathurst is the lower entry point at $585,000 median, 15% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- Investors face a yield-versus-growth split: South Bathurst delivers the better gross yield (5.16% vs 4.40%), but Bathurst has run faster on capital growth this year. The right pick depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow or capital appreciation.
- For families
- South Bathurst has a heavier family-household mix (62% vs 49%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
Bathurst vs South Bathurst: common questions
Is Bathurst or South Bathurst cheaper to buy in?
South Bathurst has the lower median house price at $585,000, roughly 15% below Bathurst ($685,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Bathurst or South Bathurst?
Over the past 12 months, Bathurst grew +5.4% vs +3.5% in South Bathurst, a gap of 1.9 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Bathurst or South Bathurst?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.16% in South Bathurst vs 4.40% in Bathurst. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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