West Bathurst suburb profile
West Bathurst is a mainly residential suburb on the western side of Bathurst, made up of established single-storey homes and newer housing pockets on generous blocks, with tree-lined streets and a relaxed suburban feel. Residents rely on nearby neighbourhood shops, parks and sporting grounds for everyday needs while the Bathurst city centre and services are easily reached by road. The suburb looks out to the region's rolling hills and has occasional views toward Mount Panorama, giving a semi-rural outlook. It appeals to families, long-term locals and people who work in the city seeking garden space and a quieter pace.
West Bathurst property market performance
West Bathurst has relatively few unit sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median unit price. The median house price is $650,000, up a solid 9.8% over the last 12 months.
Over the last 3 months 21 houses and 1 unit sold. Houses sold in a median of 29 days over the last 12 months.
The rental market in West Bathurst saw house rents average $540 a week, up sharply 12.5% over the last 12 months.
| Houses | Units | |
|---|---|---|
Median price Past 3 months | $650K | N/A |
Change in value Past 12 months | 9.8% | N/A |
Sold Past 3 months | 21 | 1 |
Median days on market Past 12 months | 29 | N/A |
Average rent Past 12 months | $540 | N/A |
Change in rent Past 12 months | 12.5% | N/A |
5 year median price trend for houses and units
West Bathurst demographics
West Bathurst is a community of 3,634 people with a median age of 36 and a typical household income of $1,299 a week, roughly $67,548 a year.
Families are dominated by couples: couple families without children are the largest single group at 37.4%, while couple families with children make up 32.4%. Together those couple family types account for 69.8% of families. One-parent families represent 28.5% and other families 1.7%.
Homes in West Bathurst are mostly owner-occupied, about three in five households (60.9%), split between 32.3% owned outright and 28.6% owned with a mortgage; renters make up 39.1% of dwellings.
Suburbs near West Bathurst
Some popular suburbs near West Bathurst include:
How does West Bathurst compare to nearby suburbs?
- Median house prices: West Bathurst’s median house price is 18.8% lower than Windradyne’s.
- House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in West Bathurst have grown 4.2% higher than in Windradyne.
- Selling speed for houses: Properties in West Bathurst are selling 68.1% faster than in Llanarth.

