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Bathurst, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Bathurst is a mid-size city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 36,230. Elevation: 2,198 ft (670 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
36,230 Population 136/sq mi density
2,198 ft Elevation 670 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
24.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$25,451 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$25,451 median income, 5.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population36,230
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density136/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$25,451
Per Capita$25,451
Unemployment5.5%

Housing

C+
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership44.7%
Housing Units14,492

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain24.9 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation2,198 ft (670 m)
Population36,230
Population Density136 / sq mi
Elevation2,198 ft (670 m)
Coordinates-33.4167°, 149.5806°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Annual Precipitation24.9 inches (632 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$25,451
Median Age41.0 years

About Bathurst

Bathurst is a mid-size city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 36,230. The city sits at an elevation of 2,198 feet (670 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 43°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Bathurst has a population of 36,230 with a density of 136 people per square mile, spread across 265.8 square miles. The median age is 41.0 years, 5% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

36,230
Total Population
136
People / sq mi
41.0yrs
Median Age
5% above Australia avg
265.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bathurst vs Australia Average

The median household income in Bathurst is $25,451, which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,451 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $489, 66% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 3,442 business establishments.

Income: Bathurst vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$25,451
66% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$25,451
Avg Weekly Wage$489

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)3,442

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bathurst is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 44.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 14,492 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership44.7%
Owner-Occupied44.7%
Renter-Occupied55.3%
Housing Units14,492

Property Tax

Climate in Bathurst

Bathurst has an average annual temperature of 13.7°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.6°C), the coldest is Jul (6.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 659 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.6°C / 71°F 13.8° / 29.5° 68.2
Feb 20.7°C / 69°F 13.5° / 27.9° 68.0
Mar 17.8°C / 64°F 10.6° / 25° 57.0
Apr 13.8°C / 57°F 6.3° / 21.3° 33.0
May 9.8°C / 50°F 2.9° / 16.7° 36.1
Jun 7.5°C / 46°F 1.8° / 13.2° 43.1
Jul 6.5°C / 44°F 0.6° / 12.4° 48.8
Aug 7.4°C / 45°F 0.8° / 13.9° 46.5
Sep 10.2°C / 50°F 3° / 17.3° 52.8
Oct 13.5°C / 56°F 6° / 21° 58.2
Nov 16.7°C / 62°F 9.2° / 24.2° 69.9
Dec 19.2°C / 67°F 11.4° / 26.9° 77.0
Bathurst experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,198 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 43°F Jul (6°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above Australia avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average43°F (6°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,198 ft (670 m)
Area265.8 sq mi (688.5 km²)
Population Density136/sq mi
Coordinates-33.4167°N, 149.5806°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.9"
35% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.27"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.6 on May 28, 2025.

Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 59 km
Feb 14, 2002 1 km NNW of Yerrinbool, Australia M3.9 136 km
Aug 22, 2002 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia M3.9 132 km
Aug 21, 1994 16 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.8 130 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 121 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km SE of Picton, Australia M3.8 130 km
Nov 23, 2001 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia M3.8 132 km
Mar 18, 2008 32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia M3.7 146 km
May 28, 2025 3 km WNW of Cobbitty, Australia M3.6 118 km
Sep 13, 1990 New South Wales, Australia M3.5 121 km
Mar 8, 2024 14 km SSW of Woodford, Australia M3.5 94 km
Aug 19, 1994 21 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.5 125 km
Aug 19, 1994 23 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 123 km
Aug 21, 1994 25 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 121 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 105 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 142 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 130 km
Sep 18, 1994 15 km N of Grenfell, Australia M3.2 138 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 91 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 3.3 in Wettest
February 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in Warmest
March 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
April 57°F (14°C) 1.8 in
May 50°F (10°C) 2.0 in
June 45°F (7°C) 1.5 in Driest
July 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
September 50°F (10°C) 2.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
December 67°F (19°C) 2.5 in

Bathurst has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 43°F in July to 69°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.3") and June the driest (1.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Bathurst

Institution Type Founded Website
Bathurst TAFE College - ,
Charles Sturt University Mitchell University - ,

Radio Stations near Bathurst

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Bathurst

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum
Bathurst District Historical Museum
Bathurst Rail Museum
Central Tablelands Collections Facility
National Motor Racing Museum

Libraries in Bathurst

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bathurst Library0.0

Hotels in Bathurst

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Panorama City Hotel

Restaurants in Bathurst

14 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chinese Inn Restaurant
Eat inn
Great Wall
Happy's Chinese Restaurant
La Famigla
Lewy's Pizza House
Lo's Rose Garden
Pantano's Bar and Grill
Pizza Hut
Smile Elephant Thai Restaurant
Sushia
Tamarin
Thai Budda
Vanilla Bean

Cafes in Bathurst

13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bake, Table and Tea
Bathurst River Cafe
Doppio
Good Catch Cafe
Harvest Cafe and Store
Hometown Cafe Bathurst
Muffin Break
Nikki's Café On William
Pear Tree Wholefoods
Piccolos on William
Porters Cafe
The Brew
Venue

Monuments in Bathurst

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bathurst War Memorial Carillon

Clinics in Bathurst

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bathurst Medicare Urgent Care Clinic

Dentists in Bathurst

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centre for Dental Excellence

Veterinaries in Bathurst

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bathurst Central Animal Hospital

Train Stations in Bathurst

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bathurst Station

Gas Stations in Bathurst

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #223462344
Coles Express
EG Australia

Banks in Bathurst

8 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
Commonwealth Bank
Greater Building Society
NAB
Reliance Credit Union
SGE Credit Union
St.George
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Bathurst

2 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Armada Bathurst Shopping Centre
Bathurst City Centre

Breweries in Bathurst

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
1859 Brewery

Airports Near Bathurst

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bathurst AirportBHSMedium Airport
Orange AirportOAGMedium Airport
airlie private strip-Small Airport
Burraga Airstrip no.1-Small Airport
Burraga Airstrip no.2-Small Airport
Coombing Park Airport-Small Airport
Gingkin Airfield-Small Airport
Katoomba Airport-Small Airport
Limekilns airfield-Small Airport
Pipers Airfield-Small Airport
Rylstone Aerodrome-Small Airport
Yerranderie Airfield-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bathurst

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bathurst Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bathurst

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
All Saints Cathedral
Bathurst Presbyterian Church
Bathurst Redeemer Lutheran Church

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bathurst

What is the population of Bathurst?

Bathurst has a population of 36,230 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 136 people per square mile, spread across 265.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 41.0 years.

Is Bathurst expensive to live in?

The median household income is $25,451, 66% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Bathurst?

Bathurst has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 43°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.9 inches.

How is the job market in Bathurst?

The unemployment rate in Bathurst is 5.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $489. There are 3,442 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bathurst?

The median home value in Bathurst is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 44.7%.

Nearby Cities

Bathurst city centre 6,949 pop · 0.3 mi Kelso 8,798 pop · 1.1 mi West Bathurst 3,655 pop · 1.1 mi Mitchell 1,799 pop · 1.6 mi South Bathurst 1,534 pop · 1.6 mi Llanarth 2,114 pop · 2.2 mi Windradyne 2,868 pop · 2.2 mi Abercrombie 1,095 pop · 2.8 mi Eglinton 2,234 pop · 3.4 mi Raglan 1,175 pop · 5.0 mi Blayney 3,355 pop · 20.5 mi Millthorpe 1,208 pop · 22.9 mi Portland 2,326 pop · 23.5 mi Oberon 3,234 pop · 25.5 mi
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