West Bathurst vs Windradyne
West Bathurst (median $575,000) is roughly 14% cheaper to buy into than Windradyne ($672,000). Over the past year, West Bathurst (+9.3%) ran 4.3 percentage points ahead of Windradyne (+5%) on house-price growth.
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West Bathurst and Windradyne side by side
| Measure | West Bathurst | Windradyne |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $575,000 | $672,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +9.3% | +5.0% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 59.0% | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 38.0% | 29.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 17 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 14 |
| Transit score | 0 | 20 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 3,634 | 3,309 |
| Median age | 36 | 37 |
| 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
Windradyne scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household.
- For buyers
- West Bathurst is the lower entry point at $575,000 median, 14% 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 4.49%) 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.
West Bathurst vs Windradyne: common questions
Is West Bathurst or Windradyne cheaper to buy in?
West Bathurst has the lower median house price at $575,000, roughly 14% below Windradyne ($672,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, West Bathurst or Windradyne?
Over the past 12 months, West Bathurst grew +9.3% vs +5% in Windradyne, a gap of 4.3 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, West Bathurst or Windradyne?
Windradyne scores 14/100 on walkability vs 4/100. 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 Windradyne?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.25% in West Bathurst vs 4.49% in Windradyne. 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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