West Bathurst vs Llanarth
West Bathurst (median $575,000) is roughly 33% cheaper to buy into than Llanarth ($857,000). Over the past year, West Bathurst (+9.3%) ran 5.4 percentage points ahead of Llanarth (+3.9%) on house-price growth.
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West Bathurst and Llanarth side by side
| Measure | West Bathurst | Llanarth |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $575,000 | $857,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.3% | +3.9% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 81.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | 19.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 980 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 0 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,634 | 2,302 |
| Median age | 36 | 38 |
| 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 (4/100 vs 0/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving West Bathurst (982) sits above Llanarth (980). Llanarth skews owner-occupied (81%), West Bathurst runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
- For buyers
- West Bathurst is the lower entry point at $575,000 median, 33% 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 3.52%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- West Bathurst edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 980). Llanarth also has a higher family-household share (83% vs 62%), so the catchment community skews family-heavy.
West Bathurst vs Llanarth: common questions
Is West Bathurst or Llanarth cheaper to buy in?
West Bathurst has the lower median house price at $575,000, roughly 33% below Llanarth ($857,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, West Bathurst or Llanarth?
Over the past 12 months, West Bathurst grew +9.3% vs +3.9% in Llanarth, a gap of 5.4 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.
Does West Bathurst or Llanarth have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), West Bathurst scores 982 vs 980 in Llanarth. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, West Bathurst or Llanarth?
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, West Bathurst or Llanarth?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.25% in West Bathurst vs 3.52% in Llanarth. 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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