Bathurst - East

Bathurst - East lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Bathurst - East's population was approximately 13,398 as of November 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 1,068 people from the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,330. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,334 in June 2024 and an additional 280 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of 142 persons per square kilometer. Bathurst - East's growth rate of 8.7% since the 2021 census exceeded that of the SA4 region (2.9%) and the SA3 area, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 59.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, AreaSearch utilises NSW State Government's SA2 level projections, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. According to demographic trends, Bathurst - East is predicted to experience exceptional growth, placing it in the top 10 percent of non-metropolitan areas nationally. The area is expected to grow by 6,008 persons by 2041 based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting an increase of 44.4% over the 17-year period.

AreaSearch assessment of residential approval activity sees Bathurst - East among the top 30% of areas assessed nationwide

Bathurst - East has recorded approximately 107 residential properties granted approval per year over the past five financial years, totalling 537 homes. As of FY26, 19 approvals have been recorded. On average, each dwelling built between FY21 and FY25 gained 2.5 new residents annually, indicating healthy demand that supports property values. The average construction cost value for new homes is $472,000.

In the current financial year, $22.9 million in commercial approvals have been registered, demonstrating moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Bathurst - East records 97.0% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers greater choice. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. Approximately 86.0% of new building activity consists of standalone homes, with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 14.0%, maintaining the area's traditional low density character and appealing to those seeking space.

Bathurst - East reflects a transitioning market with around 308 people per approval. According to the latest AreaSearch quarterly estimate, Bathurst - East is expected to grow by 5,944 residents through to 2041. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially heightening buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Bathurst - East has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include The Gateway Bathurst, MIR Group Residential Subdivision, Pretty Heights Estate, and Hynash Constructions' 123-Lot Subdivision. The following details those most relevant.

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Employment conditions in Bathurst - East demonstrate strong performance, ranking among the top 35% of areas assessed nationally

Bathurst East has a skilled workforce with an unemployment rate of 2.2% as of June 2025. It has 7,030 residents in work, which is below the Rest of NSW's unemployment rate of 3.7%.

Workforce participation is higher at 62.3%, compared to the Rest of NSW average of 56.4%. Key industries include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Manufacturing employment is notably high, at 1.5 times the regional average. Agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 2.4% versus the regional average of 5.3%.

Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.2%, with a 3.0% employment decline, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW had an employment decline of 0.1%, labour force growth of 0.3%, and an unemployment increase of 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to Nov-25 shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. National employment forecasts from May-25 project a national expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bathurst East's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, assuming constant population projections.

Income levels align closely with national averages, indicating typical economic conditions for Australian communities according to AreaSearch analysis

In AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022, Bathurst - East SA2 had a median income among taxpayers of $53,095 and an average income of $64,035. This is below the national average, with Rest of NSW having median and average incomes of $49,459 and $62,998 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated current incomes are approximately $59,790 (median) and $72,110 (average) as of September 2025. According to the 2021 Census, household, family and personal incomes in Bathurst - East cluster around the national median. Income distribution shows that 36.1% of the population falls within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, similar to regional levels where 29.9% occupy this range. After housing expenses, 85.5% of income remains for other expenses. Bathurst - East's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Bathurst - East is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with ownership patterns similar to the broader region

Dwelling structure in Bathurst - East, as evaluated at the latest Census, comprised 93.7% houses and 6.3% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro NSW had 86.1% houses and 13.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bathurst - East was 34.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 40.5% and rented dwellings at 25.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,800, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. The median weekly rent in Bathurst - East was $360, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $315. Nationally, Bathurst - East's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,800 compared to the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less at $360 than the national figure of $375.

Bathurst - East features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 77.9% of all households, including 34.2% couples with children, 28.0% couples without children, and 14.9% single parent families. Non-family households make up the remaining 22.1%, with lone person households at 19.7% and group households comprising 2.3%. The median household size is 2.7 people, larger than the Rest of NSW average of 2.5.

Educational outcomes in Bathurst - East fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 18.5%, significantly lower than NSW's average of 32.2%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 13.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (31.6%).

Educational participation is high, with 32.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.7% in primary education, 10.7% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is moderate compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Bathurst-East has 221 active public transport stops, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 63 different routes that together facilitate 959 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically living just 141 meters from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 137 trips per day across all routes, which amounts to approximately four weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Bathurst - East is lower than average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Bathurst - East faces significant health challenges.

Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 51% of the total population (~6,859 people), slightly lagging behind the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions in the area are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 10.4 and 9.2% of residents respectively. 64.2% of residents declared themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 63.5% across Rest of NSW. The area has 16.5% of residents aged 65 and over (2,206 people), which is lower than the 19.4% in Rest of NSW. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, broadly in line with the general population's health profile.

Bathurst - East is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Bathurst-East, surveyed in August 2016, had low cultural diversity with 91.1% born in Australia, 92.3% being citizens, and 94.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion at 64.4%, compared to 61.6% regionally. Top ancestral groups were Australian (32.8%), English (30.9%), and Irish (9.4%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation was higher at 5.7% vs regional 4.6%, Lebanese at 0.4% vs 0.3%, and Sri Lankan at 0.2% vs 0.1%.

Bathurst - East's population is slightly younger than the national pattern

The median age in Bathurst-East is 36 years, which is significantly lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 years and somewhat younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. The 15-24 age group constitutes 14.5% of the population in Bathurst-East, compared to a higher prevalence in Rest of NSW. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort makes up only 9.0%. According to data from the post-2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 13.6% to 14.5%, while the 5-14 age group has decreased from 15.6% to 14.4%. Population forecasts for the year 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Bathurst-East, with the 25-34 age group expected to grow by 61% (an increase of 1,060 people), reaching a total of 2,794 from its current figure of 1,733.