West Bathurst at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
3,634
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about West Bathurst.
The postcode for West Bathurst is 2795 (NSW).
West Bathurst (2795) sits in the Cabonne region of NSW.
West Bathurst has roughly 3,634 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.
West Bathurst scores 4/100 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 West Bathurst's population at 3,634, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 38% 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
3,634
Median age
36
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
38%
At a deeper level
3,634
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
450
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.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Bathurst.
Local schools for West Bathurst
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Government School Catchment
Bathurst West Public School
Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus
Bathurst Public School
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Frequently asked
About West Bathurst.
- What is the West Bathurst postcode?
- West Bathurst is in the 2795 postcode, in NSW, in the Cabonne region.
- Where is West Bathurst?
- West Bathurst is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2795, in the Cabonne region.
- What is the average rent in West Bathurst?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in West Bathurst?
- There are 18 schools serving West Bathurst on this page, including Bathurst West Public School, The Assumption Catholic Primary School Bathurst, Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus.
- How walkable is West Bathurst?
- West Bathurst has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near West Bathurst?
- West Bathurst is close to Bathurst West, Windradyne, Llanarth, Bathurst, Abercrombie.
- What is the population of West Bathurst?
- The population of West Bathurst is approximately 3,634 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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