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Bathurst city centre, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Bathurst city centre is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 6,949. Elevation: 2,205 ft (672 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

4.4 /5.0
A Great
6,949 Population 3,048/sq mi density
2,205 ft Elevation 672 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
24.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$65,058 Median Income
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population6,949
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density3,048/mi²

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,058
Per Capita$65,058
Unemployment4.1%

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership66.0%
Housing Units2,780

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain24.9 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation2,205 ft (672 m)
Population6,949
Population Density3,048 / sq mi
Elevation2,205 ft (672 m)
Coordinates-33.4182°, 149.5762°
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$65,058
Median Age37.5 years

About Bathurst city centre

Bathurst city centre is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 6,949. The city sits at an elevation of 2,205 feet (672 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 city centre has a population of 6,949 with a density of 3,048 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles. The median age is 37.5 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,949
Total Population
3,048
People / sq mi
37.5yrs
Median Age
4% below Australia avg
2.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Bathurst city centre vs Australia Average

The median household income in Bathurst city centre is $65,058, which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,058 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,251, 13% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 4.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 660 business establishments.

Income: Bathurst city centre vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$65,058
13% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$65,058
Avg Weekly Wage$1,251

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.1%
14% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)660

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Bathurst city centre is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 66.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,780 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.6x, well within the affordable range.

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

Homeownership66.0%
Owner-Occupied66.0%
Renter-Occupied34.0%
Housing Units2,780

Property Tax

Climate in Bathurst city centre

Bathurst city centre 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 city centre 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 2,205 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

Elevation2,205 ft (672 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density3,048/sq mi
Coordinates-33.4182°N, 149.5762°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 M3.9 137 km
Aug 22, 2002 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia M3.9 132 km
Aug 21, 1994 16 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.8 129 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 120 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 M3.6 119 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 M3.4 122 km
Aug 21, 1994 25 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 121 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 104 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 141 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 130 km
Sep 18, 1994 15 km N of Grenfell, Australia M3.2 137 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 91 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 123 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 city centre 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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Schools in Bathurst city centre

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bathurst Public School — — — —
Macquarie Tutorial Centre — — — —
Cathedral Catholic Primary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Bathurst city centre

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Bathurst city centre

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 city centre

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bathurst Library0.0

Hotels in Bathurst city centre

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Dudley
Original Hat Factory

Restaurants in Bathurst city centre

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dogwood, BX
El Guapo Cantina
Food Buds Restaurant
Golden Paradise Restaurant
Marigold Garden Chinese Restaurant
Reckless Brewing Co.
Skyline Restaurant & Bar
The Hub

Cafes in Bathurst city centre

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Dente
Country Cafe
Crema on George
Moochies Café & Dessert Bar
Rockabilly Cafe
Sweet Caramel

Cinemas in Bathurst city centre

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Metro 5

Dentists in Bathurst city centre

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bowman Dental
Dental On Keppel
Panorama Orthopaedics

Veterinaries in Bathurst city centre

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Stewart Street Veterinary Hospital

Gas Stations in Bathurst city centre

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7-Eleven
AU #1376921612
AU #7704748652
BP
Coles Express

Gyms in Bathurst city centre

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anytime Fitness
Snap Fitness

Breweries in Bathurst city centre

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
1859 Brewery

Airports Near Bathurst city centre

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 city centre

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
West Bathurst LPO

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bathurst city centre

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bathurst City Uniting Church
Bathurst Corps
Cathedral of St Michael and St John

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 city centre

What is the population of Bathurst city centre?

Bathurst city centre has a population of 6,949 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 3,048 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 37.5 years.

Is Bathurst city centre expensive to live in?

The median household income is $65,058, 13% 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 2.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Bathurst city centre?

Bathurst city centre 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 city centre?

Bathurst city centre has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,251. There are 660 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Bathurst city centre?

The median home value in Bathurst city centre is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 66.0%.

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