South Bathurst vs West Bathurst
West Bathurst (median $575,000) is roughly 2% cheaper to buy into than South Bathurst ($585,000). Over the past year, West Bathurst (+9.3%) ran 5.8 percentage points ahead of South Bathurst (+3.5%) on house-price growth.
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South Bathurst and West Bathurst side by side
| Measure | South Bathurst | West Bathurst |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $585,000 | $575,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +3.5% | +9.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 37.0% | 38.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 2 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 35 | 100 |
| Population | 1,583 | 3,634 |
| Median age | 38 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 649 mm | 633 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.1°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 (2/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
- For buyers
- West Bathurst is the lower entry point at $575,000 median, 2% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- West Bathurst carries both higher gross yield (5.25% vs 5.16%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- School and household data is too similar between the two to call a winner on family fit. Check the individual profiles for street-level school catchments.
South Bathurst vs West Bathurst: common questions
Is South Bathurst or West Bathurst cheaper to buy in?
West Bathurst has the lower median house price at $575,000, roughly 2% below South Bathurst ($585,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, South Bathurst or West Bathurst?
Over the past 12 months, West Bathurst grew +9.3% vs +3.5% in South Bathurst, a gap of 5.8 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 is more walkable, South Bathurst or West Bathurst?
West Bathurst scores 4/100 on walkability vs 2/100. 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, South Bathurst or West Bathurst?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.25% in West Bathurst vs 5.16% in South 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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