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, as of November 2025, is approximately 13,398. This figure represents an increase of 1,068 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 12,330. The increase 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 exceeds that of its SA4 region (2.9%) and SA3 area, indicating it as a growth leader in the region. Interstate migration contributed approximately 59.9% to 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 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with 2021 as the base year. 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 latest population numbers, with an overall 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 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. Each dwelling built attracted an average of 2.5 new residents per year between FY21 and FY25, indicating strong demand. The average construction cost value for new homes was $221,000, below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options.

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. The area maintains its traditional low density character with 86.0% standalone homes and 14.0% townhouses or apartments. With around 308 people per approval, Bathurst East reflects a transitioning market.

By 2041, the area is expected to grow by 5,944 residents. At current development rates, housing supply may struggle to match population growth, potentially increasing buyer competition and supporting price increases.

Bathurst - East has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 39thth percentile nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly affect an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 16 projects likely to impact the area. Notable ones include The Gateway Bathurst, MIR Group Residential Subdivision, Pretty Heights Estate, and Windy 1100 Subdivision Windradyne. Below is a list of 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 an unemployment rate of 2.2% as of June 2025, with 7,030 residents employed. This is 1.5% lower than the Rest of NSW's rate of 3.7%.

Workforce participation in Bathurst - East stands at 62.3%, compared to the Rest of NSW average of 56.4%. Key industries of employment among residents are health care & social assistance, education & training, and construction. Manufacturing shows notable concentration with employment levels at 1.5 times the regional average, while 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%, and employment declined by 3.0%, leading to an unemployment rate rise of 0.8 percentage points.

National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, released in May 2025, project a growth of approximately 6.1% over five years and 13.0% over ten years for Bathurst - East, based on its current employment mix.

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

AreaSearch reports median taxpayer income in Bathurst - East was $53,095 and average income was $64,035 in financial year 2022. National averages were $51,872 (median) and $68,115 (average). Median income is estimated to be around $59,790 and average income around $72,110 by September 2025, based on a 12.61% Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2022. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Bathurst - East are at the 51st percentile nationally. Income distribution shows 36.1% of residents (4,836 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999 annually. After housing costs, 85.5% of income remains for other expenses. Bathurst - East's SEIFA income ranking is 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 held on 28 August 2016, comprised 93.7% houses and 6.3% other dwellings such as semi-detached homes, apartments, and 'other' dwellings. This compares to Non-Metro NSW's dwelling structure of 86.1% houses and 13.9% other dwellings. The level of home ownership in Bathurst - East was at 34.0%, with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (40.5%) or rented (25.5%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area, as of 2016 data, was $1,800, higher than Non-Metro NSW's average of $1,733. Meanwhile, the median weekly rent figure for Bathurst - East stood at $360, compared to Non-Metro NSW's $315. Nationally, mortgage repayments in Bathurst - East 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, 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 has lower university qualification rates at 18.5% compared to the NSW average of 32.2%. This disparity presents both challenges and opportunities for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 13.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 3.3% and graduate diplomas at 1.9%. Vocational credentials are prominent, with 41.2% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications, including advanced diplomas (9.6%) and certificates (31.6%).

Educational participation is high, with 32.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, comprising 11.7% in primary, 10.7% in secondary, and 3.2% in tertiary education. The area's five schools have a combined enrollment of 2,610 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions with an ICSEA score of 978, indicating balanced educational opportunities. This 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 in Bathurst - East shows 221 active public transport stops operating, all of which are bus stops. These stops are served by 63 different routes that together facilitate 959 weekly passenger trips. Residents enjoy excellent transport accessibility, with an average distance of 141 meters to the nearest stop.

On average, there are 137 trips per day across all routes, translating to roughly 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 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 around 6859 people. Asthma and mental health issues are the most common medical conditions, affecting 10.4% and 9.2% of residents respectively. About 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, totaling 2206 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 its population born in Australia, 92.3% being citizens, and 94.7% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 64.4%, compared to 61.6% regionally. Top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.8%), English (30.9%), and Irish (9.4%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal was overrepresented 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, significantly lower than Rest of NSW's average of 43 and somewhat younger than Australia's average of 38 years. The 15-24 age group constitutes 14.5% of the population in Bathurst-East, higher than Rest of NSW's percentage. Conversely, the 65-74 cohort makes up 9.0%, which is less prevalent compared to Rest of NSW. According to post-2021 Census data, 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 Bathurst-East indicate substantial demographic changes by 2041, with the 25-34 age group expected to grow by 61% (1,060 people), reaching 2,794 from an initial figure of 1,733.