Bathurst
NSW 2795 • Rest of NSW
About Bathurst
Bathurst is the principal town of the Bathurst Regional Council area, located approximately 200 kilometres west of Sydney on the Central Tablelands of New South Wales at an elevation of 677 metres. With a population of around 7,001 within the urban suburb boundary, it functions as the administrative, commercial, and cultural hub for a broader regional population. The median household income of around ,209 per week reflects Bathurst's role as a regional service centre, home to a diverse mix of public sector workers, students, tradespeople, and agricultural families.
Bathurst is internationally recognised for the Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit, which hosts the iconic Bathurst 1000 and draws motorsport fans from across the country each year. Charles Sturt University has a significant campus in the city, giving Bathurst a student presence that enlivens its cafés, pubs, and cultural venues. The CBD offers a solid range of retail, health, and government services, while the surrounding tablelands provide a cool climate, pastoral scenery, and opportunities for outdoor recreation. Its rich history as one of Australia's oldest inland cities, combined with modern amenities, makes Bathurst an appealing and liveable regional centre.
Bathurst falls under postcode 2795 and is governed by Bathurst Regional Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bathurst electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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Coles47 William Street Bathurst 2795 NSW -
Woolworths121 Howick Street Bathurst 2795 NSW -
Harris Farm Markets72 Rankin St-(inside the Bernardi's Supa IGA Store)- Bathurst NSW 2795
Schools
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70 Elington Road
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Bathurst High School ICSEA 983Hope St
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Bathurst Public School ICSEA 983George St
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Bathurst South Public School ICSEA 936Havannah St
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Bathurst West Public School ICSEA 927Suttor St
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Carenne School ICSEA 908158 Browning St
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98 George Street
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Gormans Hill Road
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Eglinton Public School ICSEA 986Alexander St
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French-Smith Place
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Kelso High School ICSEA 859Boyd St
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Kelso Public School ICSEA 85919 Gilmour Street
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Meadow Flat Public School ICSEA 1000Great Western Hwy
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4173 O'Connell Road
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 26 heritage-listed places in or near Bathurst, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Bathurst by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Bathurst Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bathurst" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
59 state housing + 17 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. India 172
- 2. England 164
- 3. Nepal 99
- 4. New Zealand 94
- 5. Philippines 77
- 6. Pakistan 46
- 7. Vietnam 38
- 8. Thailand 34
- 9. Scotland 31
- 10. Bangladesh 28
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)