Bathurst, NSW 2795 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bathurst is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2795, home to 7,001 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Cabonne local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 160 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 7,001
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $1,209 /week
- Median personal income
- $753 /week
- Median family income
- $1,648 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Bathurst Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 25%
Schools
- Bathurst Public School
- Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus
- Carenne School
- Bathurst South Public School
- Bathurst West Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 59 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 1 train stop, 163 bus stops
- Cathedral Primary School, George St
- Russell St At George St
- Bathurst War Memorial Carillion, Russell St
- Russell St After William St
- Bathurst Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 23 cafés
- 47 restaurants
- 24 pubs and bars
- 96 parks and reserves
- 26 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 8 supermarkets
- 24 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 77.6% of the 5,636 resolvable premises in Bathurst. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 21.3%
- Fibre to the Building: 1.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 77.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,560 across postcode 2795 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,130 violent offences, 674 theft, 517 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bathurst?
Bathurst (NSW 2795) had 7,001 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Bathurst Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Bathurst?
The median advertised rent in Bathurst is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bathurst?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Bathurst covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bathurst Public School (0.7 km), Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus (1 km), Carenne School (1.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bathurst?
Bathurst is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (77.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bathurst?
Across postcode 2795, 3,560 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,130), theft (674), other (517). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Bathurst?
164 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Bathurst centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 59 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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