Bathurst - West

The area is notably young, with children under 15 making up 21.3% of the population, which is well above the national figure. First Nations people also make up a much larger share of the community at 6.7% compared to 3.2% across Australia.

Most residents were born in Australia, and the proportion of people born overseas is far below the state and national averages at only 8.9%. Australian and English are the most common ancestries listed.

English is the primary language for the vast majority of the community. Only 4.9% of people use another language at home, which is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Christianity is the most common faith at 58.0%. Those reporting no religion make up 34.1% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

A little over half of residents have completed Year 12, which is well below the national average of 58.8%. The proportion of adults with a bachelor degree or higher is 20.6%, also well below the national figure.

Typical personal weekly income is $875, which is a little above the national figure of $805. However, typical household income is about the same as the national average at $1,788 per week.

Long-term health conditions are much more common here than in most areas, affecting 32.7% of people. Mental health conditions are also reported more often, at 11.0%, which is a little above the national rate.

This is a community with high levels of unpaid work, as 31.6% of people care for children unpaid, well above the national figure of 26.3%. A higher than average 15.4% of residents also volunteer.

The First Nations community is quite large, with 954 people. This group is noticeably younger than the state average, with a typical age of 19, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%, which is well below the national figure.

Homes here are larger than usual, with 2.6 people per household. One-parent families are also much more common here than in most areas, accounting for 16.8% of households.

The area is dominated by detached houses, with 95.2% of homes being separate dwellings. These homes are typically large, as 92.3% have three or more bedrooms, far above the national figure of 73.8%.

Most people rely on cars, and only 0.3% of residents commute by public transport. While there are many public transport stops available, very few people use them to get to work.

The area has seen significant movement, with 42.6% of people moving house in the last five years, which is a little above the national average. Recent overseas arrivals make up 10.5% of the population.

Employment levels are strong, with 62.3% of people working full-time, which is well above the national average. The unemployment rate is also much lower than most areas at 3.5%.

The area's overall advantage score is 982, placing it around the middle compared to other similar areas. Population growth since 2021 has been 4.3%, which is a little below the state average.

The area experiences lower temperatures than most of the state, with an average minimum of 6.5 degrees, which is well below the New South Wales average.

While most homes are within a short walk of a park or public transport, the area is less walkable for other needs. Access to health services and groceries within a 15-minute walk is far below the state average.