Lake Bathurst at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
218
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Lake Bathurst.
The postcode for Lake Bathurst is 2580 (NSW).
Lake Bathurst (2580) sits in the Wingecarribee region of NSW.
Lake Bathurst has roughly 218 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Lake Bathurst scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 12 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lake Bathurst's population at 218, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (76% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
218
Median age
48
Family households
74%
Lone person
21%
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)
$277/wk
Owner occupied
76%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
218
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
5
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
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Lake Bathurst.
Local schools for Lake Bathurst
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Government School Catchment
Tarago Public School
Windellama Public School
Collector Public School
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Frequently asked
About Lake Bathurst.
- What is the Lake Bathurst postcode?
- Lake Bathurst is in the 2580 postcode, in NSW, in the Wingecarribee region.
- Where is Lake Bathurst?
- Lake Bathurst is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2580, in the Wingecarribee region.
- What is the average rent in Lake Bathurst?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $277.
- What schools are in Lake Bathurst?
- There are 20 schools serving Lake Bathurst on this page, including Tarago Public School, Windellama Public School, Collector Public School.
- How walkable is Lake Bathurst?
- Lake Bathurst has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lake Bathurst?
- Lake Bathurst is close to Tarago, Lower Boro, Quialigo, Boro, Mayfield.
- What is the population of Lake Bathurst?
- The population of Lake Bathurst is approximately 218 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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