West Bathurst

West Bathurst is younger than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 36. It has a higher proportion of children under 15 than most areas, and a much higher rate of people in de facto relationships at 15.8%.

The community is predominantly Australian-born, with only 8.5% of people born overseas—a figure far below the national average. Most residents claim English, Australian, or Irish ancestry.

English is the main language for 87.5% of the population. While 5.4% of people use another language at home, which is higher than most similar areas, this is still far below the state and national figures.

About half of the population identifies as Christian, while 38.4% report having no religion. This lack of religious affiliation is well above the New South Wales figure.

Education levels are lower than the state and national averages, with 46.4% of people completing Year 12. Those with a bachelor degree or higher make up 16.4% of adults, which is well below the national figure.

Household incomes are well below the national typical figures, with a typical weekly household income of $1,299. Only 9.7% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is lower than most areas.

Health challenges are more common here than in most areas, with 35% of people living with a long-term health condition. Mental health conditions are also well above the national average at 12.9%.

More people provide unpaid care here than in most areas. The community also has a higher rate of people who have served in the Defence Force compared to the rest of the state.

The First Nations community is among the largest at this level, with a typical age of 19, which is noticeably younger than the state average. Unemployment for First Nations residents is 13.1%, higher than most areas.

One-parent families are very common, making up 27.5% of households, which is far above the national figure. This sits alongside a high number of people living alone, at 34.3%.

Separate houses are very common, making up 94.3% of all homes. While 38.1% of households rent—well above the national average—typical weekly rents of $310 are a little below the national figure.

Most people drive to work, and very few use public transport to commute. However, the area is well-served by infrastructure, with 39 public transport stops and a typical walk of just 2 minutes to the nearest stop.

The area has seen significant movement, with 40.1% of people moving in the last five years. Recent overseas arrivals are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

The unemployment rate is 6.5%, which is a little above the national figure. The most common industries for local workers are health care, social assistance, and education.

West Bathurst is very walkable, with 89% of homes within a 15-minute walk of a '15-minute-city' walkshed. Almost every home is within a short walk of public transport and parks.