Bathurst, Australia

Full City Profile

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

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

Bathurst, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$25,451

66% below

$25,451 per capita

Home Value

$169,000

40% below

Median Rent

$845/mo

27% below

Unemployment

5.5%

53% above

Avg Temperature

55°F

335 sunny days/yr

Is Bathurst a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.8 / 5.0 - Fair

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bathurst residents earn a median household income of $25,451 , which is 66% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,451. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 3,442 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bathurst is $169,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $845/month.

Climate & Weather

Bathurst has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 43°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population36,230

Median Age41.0 yrs

Density136/mi²

Foreign Born16.6%

Economy

C+

Median Income$25,451

Per Capita$25,451

Unemployment5.5%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$489

Housing

C+

Home Value$169,000

Rent$845

Ownership44.7%

Housing Units14,492

Climate

Avg Temp55°F

Sunny Days335/yr

Rain24.9 in/yr

Elevation2,198 ft

Did You Know?

Bathurst was founded in 1815.

16.6% of residents are foreign-born.