Bathurst - East
Statistical Area - sa2

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 13,377 as of August 2025. This figure represents an increase of 1,047 people, an 8.5% rise since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 12,330. The change is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 13,334 in June 2024 and an additional 272 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 142 persons per square kilometer. Bathurst - East's growth rate exceeded both its SA4 region (2.7%) and SA3 area between 2021 and August 2025. Interstate migration contributed approximately 59.9% of overall population gains during this period, with natural growth and overseas migration also being positive factors.

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, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections released in 2022 with a base year of 2021 are utilized. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Bathurst - East is predicted to grow by 6,008 persons based on the latest population numbers, marking a 44.6% increase 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 around 107 residential properties granted approval annually. Development approval data is produced by the ABS on a financial year basis, totalling 537 approvals across the past five financial years from FY21 to FY25, with 8 so far in FY26. Each dwelling built over these five years has resulted in an average of 2.5 new residents per year, indicating healthy demand that supports property values. New homes are being constructed at an average value of $472,000.

In this 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, though development activity has moderated recently. New building activity comprises 86.0% standalone homes and 14.0% townhouses or apartments, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes. Bathurst - East reflects a transitioning market with around 308 people per approval.

Looking ahead, Bathurst - East is expected to grow by 5,965 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 emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 18 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include The Gateway Estate Development, MIR Group Residential Subdivision, Pretty Heights Estate, and Windy 1100 Subdivision Windradyne. Relevant details are provided below.

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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 prominent representation in essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate stands at 2.2% as of June 2025.

This is 1.5% lower than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%. Workforce participation is high, at 62.3%, compared to the Rest of NSW average of 56.4%. Key industries for employment among residents include health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Manufacturing shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 2.4% compared to the regional average of 5.3%. Over the year to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.2%, and employment declined by 3.0%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.8 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW saw an employment decline of 0.1% with a slight labour force growth of 0.3%. Statewide in NSW, employment contracted by 0.41% between Sep-24 and Sep-25, resulting in a state unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5%, with national employment growing by 0.26%. Job forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia project national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Bathurst East's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years, though these are simple extrapolations for illustrative purposes only.

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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ended June 2022, Bathurst - East had a median income among taxpayers of $53,095. The average income in this area stood at $64,035 during the same period. These figures are in line with national averages and compare to levels of $49,459 and $62,998 across Rest of NSW respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% from financial year ended June 2022 to March 2025, current estimates for Bathurst - East would be approximately $58,723 (median) and $70,823 (average). According to the 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes in Bathurst - East cluster around the 51st percentile nationally. Distribution data shows that 36.1% of the population (4,829 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - $2,999 income range, reflecting patterns seen at regional levels where 29.9% similarly occupy this range. After housing costs, 85.5% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile nationally.

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

In Bathurst - East, as assessed in the latest Census, 93.7% of dwellings were houses with the remaining 6.3% comprising semi-detached homes, apartments, and other types. This contrasts with Non-Metro NSW's figures of 86.1% houses and 13.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bathurst - East stood at 34.0%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 40.5% and rented ones 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 than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were less than the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 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 comprise the remaining 22.1%, with lone person households at 19.7% and group households at 2.3%. The median household size is 2.7 people, which is 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 the NSW average of 32.2%. This discrepancy presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 13.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (1.9%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 31.6%.

Educational participation is high, with 32.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.7% in primary, 10.7% in secondary, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education. Bathurst - East has five schools with a combined enrollment of 2,610 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 978) offering balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes three primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school.

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

Transport analysis indicates 221 active transport stops operating within Bathurst - East, with a mix of buses. These stops are serviced by 63 individual routes, providing a total of 959 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated as excellent, with residents typically located 141 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 137 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 4 weekly trips per 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 prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts. The rate of private health cover is approximately 51%, slightly lower than the average SA2 area at about 6849 people. The most common medical conditions are asthma and mental health issues, impacting 10.4% and 9.2% of residents respectively. About 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, totaling about 2203 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 June 2016, had low cultural diversity with 91.1% of residents 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%).

Notable differences included higher representation of Australian Aboriginal (5.7% vs regional 4.6%), Lebanese (0.4% vs 0.3%), and Sri Lankan (0.2% vs 0.1%) groups.

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 the Rest of NSW average of 43 and Australia's average of 38 years. The 15-24 age group constitutes 14.5% of the population, higher than the Rest of NSW figure. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort makes up 9.0%, lower than the Rest of NSW percentage. According to data from the 2021 Census, the 15-24 age group has increased from 13.6% to 14.5%. Meanwhile, the 5-14 age group has decreased from 15.6% to 14.4%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Bathurst-East, with the 25-34 age group expected to grow by 61%, adding 1,063 people to reach a total of 2,794 from its current figure of 1,730.