South Bathurst at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,583
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about South Bathurst.
The postcode for South Bathurst is 2795 (NSW).
South Bathurst (2795) sits in the Cabonne region of NSW.
South Bathurst has roughly 1,583 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
South Bathurst scores 2/100 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Bathurst's population at 1,583, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 37% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,583
Median age
38
Family households
62%
Lone person
34%
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)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
37%
At a deeper level
1,583
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
135
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.
2
0
35
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Bathurst.
Local schools for South Bathurst
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Government School Catchment
Bathurst South Public School
Carenne School
Bathurst Public School
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Frequently asked
About South Bathurst.
- What is the South Bathurst postcode?
- South Bathurst is in the 2795 postcode, in NSW, in the Cabonne region.
- Where is South Bathurst?
- South Bathurst is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2795, in the Cabonne region.
- What is the average rent in South Bathurst?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in South Bathurst?
- There are 18 schools serving South Bathurst on this page, including St Philomena's Catholic Primary School Bathurst, Skillset Senior College, Bathurst South Public School.
- How walkable is South Bathurst?
- South Bathurst has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
- What suburbs are near South Bathurst?
- South Bathurst is close to Charles Sturt University, Mitchell, Mount Panorama, Bathurst, Orton Park.
- What is the population of South Bathurst?
- The population of South Bathurst is approximately 1,583 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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