Robin Hill vs West Bathurst
West Bathurst (median $575,000) is roughly 56% cheaper to buy into than Robin Hill ($1,292,500).
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Robin Hill and West Bathurst side by side
| Measure | Robin Hill | West Bathurst |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $1,292,500 | $575,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +9.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 95.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 3.0% | 38.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 17 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 0 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 30 | 100 |
| Population | 925 | 3,634 |
| Median age | 48 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 633 mm | 633 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.6°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
West Bathurst scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. Robin Hill skews owner-occupied (95%), West Bathurst runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
- For buyers
- West Bathurst is the lower entry point at $575,000 median, 56% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- West Bathurst offers the higher gross rental yield (5.25% vs 2.33%), favouring cash-flow investors.
- For families
- Robin Hill has a heavier family-household mix (86% vs 62%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
Robin Hill vs West Bathurst: common questions
Is Robin Hill or West Bathurst cheaper to buy in?
West Bathurst has the lower median house price at $575,000, roughly 56% below Robin Hill ($1,292,500). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which is more walkable, Robin Hill or West Bathurst?
West Bathurst scores 4/100 on walkability vs 0/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Robin Hill or West Bathurst?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.25% in West Bathurst vs 2.33% in Robin Hill. 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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