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, as of November 2025, is approximately 13,398. This figure represents an increase of 1,068 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,330. The growth was 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 population grew by 8.7% between the 2021 Census and November 2025, outperforming both the SA4 region (2.9%) and the SA3 area. Interstate migration contributed approximately 59.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, with all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration 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 are utilized, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for the years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Bathurst - East is predicted to grow by 6,008 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total 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 annually 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 accommodated around 2.5 new residents per year, indicating strong demand that may support property values. The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $221,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options.

This financial year has seen $22.9 million in commercial approvals, reflecting moderate levels of commercial development. Compared to the Rest of NSW, Bathurst East records 97% more new home approvals per person, offering buyers greater choice. However, development activity has moderated in recent periods. The majority of new building activity consists of standalone homes (86%), with townhouses or apartments making up the remaining 14%, maintaining the area's traditional low-density character and appealing to those seeking family homes with space.

With around 308 people per approval, Bathurst East reflects a transitioning market. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, the area is expected to grow by approximately 5944 residents by 2041. If current development rates continue, housing supply may struggle to keep pace with 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 region. Notable ones 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 performance in Bathurst - East exceeds national averages across key labour market indicators

Bathurst - East has an unemployment rate of 2.5%, with a skilled workforce well-represented in essential services sectors. As of September 2025, there are 7,192 residents employed, which is 1.4% lower than the Rest of NSW's unemployment rate of 3.8%.

Workforce participation is high 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 concentrated, with levels at 1.5 times the regional average. However, agriculture, forestry & fishing shows lower representation at 2.4% compared to the regional average of 5.3%.

Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.9%, alongside a 3.6% employment decline, resulting in an unemployment rate rise of 0.7 percentage points. In comparison, Rest of NSW recorded an employment decline of 0.5%, labour force decline of 0.1%, and an unemployment rate increase of 0.4 percentage points. State-level data to 25-Nov shows NSW employment contracted by 0.03% (losing 2,260 jobs), with the state unemployment rate at 3.9%. Nationally, employment is forecast to expand by 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.

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

AreaSearch aggregated ATO data from financial year 2022, showing Bathurst - East SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $53,095 and an average income of $64,035. These figures are close to the national averages of $51,378 (median) and $65,352 (average). Comparing with Rest of NSW, Bathurst - East's incomes were higher at $53,095 compared to $49,459 median, and $64,035 versus $62,998 average. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 12.61% since financial year 2022, estimated incomes for Bathurst - East as of September 2025 would be approximately $59,790 (median) and $72,110 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes in Bathurst - East are around the national median. Income distribution data shows that 36.1% of residents fall within the $1,500-$2,999 income range, similar to regional levels at 29.9%. After housing costs, 85.5% of income remains for other expenses. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the fifth decile.

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

The dwelling structure in Bathurst - East, as assessed at the latest Census, consisted of 93.7% houses and 6.3% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. In contrast, Non-Metro NSW had 86.1% houses and 13.9% other dwellings. Home ownership in Bathurst - East stood at 34.0%, with the rest of dwellings either mortgaged (40.5%) or rented (25.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,800, surpassing Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure was recorded at $360, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $315. Nationally, Bathurst - East's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 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 constitute 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, 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 disparity presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most prevalent 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

Transport analysis shows 221 active stops operating in Bathurst-East, serving a mix of bus routes. These stops are covered by 63 individual routes, offering 959 weekly passenger trips collectively. Transport accessibility is rated excellent, with residents typically located 141 meters from the nearest stop.

Service frequency averages 137 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately four 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% 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. A total of 64.2% of residents declare 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 June 2016, had low cultural diversity: 91.1% were Australian-born, 92.3% were citizens, and 94.7% spoke English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion, at 64.4%, compared to 61.6% regionally. Top ancestry groups were Australian (32.8%), English (30.9%), and Irish (9.4%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation was higher at 5.7% versus 4.6% regionally; Lebanese (0.4% vs 0.3%) and Sri Lankan (0.2% vs 0.1%) groups were also slightly overrepresented.

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 slightly 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 Rest of NSW, while the 65-74 cohort makes up 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 cohort 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%, reaching 2,794 people from 1,733.