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West Bathurst

NSW 2795 • Rest of NSW

3,634
Population (2021)
$37,908
Median Income
2.89 km²
Area
709m
Elevation
Regional LivingAffordableFour SeasonsFamily-FriendlyHeritage Town

About West Bathurst

West Bathurst is a residential suburb of Australia's oldest inland city, home to around 3,600 residents at an elevation of 709 metres in the NSW Central Tablelands. As part of the broader Bathurst township located 200 kilometres west of Sydney, it experiences genuine four-season weather including occasional snowfall. The suburb offers an affordable entry point to Bathurst's historic gold rush heritage and thriving regional economy.

Life in West Bathurst is quintessentially regional Australian—quiet streets, family homes with generous yards, and easy access to Bathurst's excellent amenities. Residents enjoy proximity to Mount Panorama, one of Australia's most iconic motor racing circuits, and the vibrant main street shopping precinct. The suburb attracts families, healthcare workers, and those seeking affordable country living with genuine community connections and the buzz of a growing regional centre.

West Bathurst falls under postcode 2795 and is governed by Bathurst Regional Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bathurst electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2795
Urban Area
Bathurst
LGA
Bathurst Regional
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Bathurst
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.41°, 149.56°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
2.89 km²
Elevation
709m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bathurst
2.5 km
30 min

Bus Services

  • Bathurst Buslines — Bathurst CBD 10-15 min
  • Bathurst Buslines — Charles Sturt University 15 min

Commute to Bathurst CBD

Distance
200 km
By Train
N/A (walk/drive to Bathurst station)
By Bus
10-15 min
By Car (Peak)
5-10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 min

🛣️ Sydney CBD accessible via NSW TrainLink (3.5 hours) or car via Great Western Highway (2.5 hours)

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car, though local shops available within cycling distance

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near West Bathurst, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

Number 470 Fire Bell
1 Museum Drive Penrith • SHR #01717

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$310
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,443
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
36 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,672
Census 2021
3,634
▼ 1% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,876
Income 2021
$37,908
▲ 18.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,048
Born Overseas 310

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 57
  • 2. New Zealand 35
  • 3. Philippines 28
  • 4. India 17
  • 5. Germany 16
  • 6. Canada 13
  • 7. South Africa 11
  • 8. Nepal 10
  • 9. Thailand 10
  • 10. Scotland 9
  • 11. China 8
  • 12. Ireland 7
  • 13. Vietnam 7
  • 14. Iran 6
  • 15. Italy 6

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,533
Australian 1,463
Irish 520
Australian Aboriginal 363
Scottish 356
German 142
Italian 71
Dutch 51
Filipino 38
Welsh 32

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,616
Both parents born in Australia
397
Both parents born overseas
342
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
50.8%
No Religion
38.4%
Buddhism
0.9%
Hinduism
0.7%
Islam
0.1%
Sikhism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
239 (6.6%)
5-14 years
467 (12.9%)
15-19 years
236 (6.5%)
20-24 years
280 (7.7%)
25-34 years
538 (14.8%)
35-44 years
412 (11.3%)
45-54 years
405 (11.1%)
55-64 years
433 (11.9%)
65-74 years
306 (8.4%)
75-84 years
230 (6.3%)
85+ years
82 (2.3%)

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