True annual cost of living in South Bathurst, NSW 2795
Living in a house in South Bathurst costs about $5,253 a year: council rates, water and sewerage, commute and home insurance combined. South Bathurst sits 2.7 kilometres from Bathurst CBD. Unit costs reach $5,743, with the $1,800 body corporate levy accounting for the entire difference between the two. Transport mode has the biggest effect on total cost in a suburb this close to the city.
Cheaper to run than 95% of Bathurst Regional suburbs. Score blends running cost (50%), schools (20%) and flood & fire risk (30%).
Estimated electricity cost
typical 2-person household
House
$3,257/yr
6,467 kWh
Unit
$2,691/yr
4,850 kWh
Estimated from AER residential benchmarks for South Bathurst's climate zone at 2026-27 regulated prices for its electricity network. Get the free report for a breakdown by your exact number of occupants.
Getting around South Bathurst
within a 2 km walk
Nearest stop
Bathurst, 1,942 m away, about a 24 minute walk. It is a train stop.
Nearest hospital
Bathurst Private Hospital, 1,053 m away, about a 13 minute walk.
Supermarkets
0
Cafes
0
Parks
5
Counted from OpenStreetMap via Overpass inside a 2 km walking radius of the suburb centre, built 2026-08-07. Distances are straight line from that centre, so a specific address can be closer or further. Mapping is contributed and can lag a new opening.
Is it cheaper to drive or take public transport from South Bathurst to Bathurst CBD?
Driving saves South Bathurst residents $1,488 per year. Annual commute cost by car is $912 versus $2,400 by public transport using the Opal network.
What are the council rates in South Bathurst?
South Bathurst falls under Bathurst Regional Council. The average residential rate for 2026-27 is $1,341 per year for an owner-occupied house, based on OLG data uplifted by the council's IPART rate peg. Individual properties pay more or less depending on land value. Unit owners in strata schemes pay $1,341 per year. These figures cover the general rate only and exclude waste and cleansing charges.
What does it cost to run a unit in South Bathurst?
Running a unit in South Bathurst costs approximately $5,743 per year by car or $7,231 by public transport. This includes council rates of $1,341, water and sewerage $1,300, estimated body corporate levy of $1,800, and contents insurance of $390. Body corporate fees vary significantly between buildings. Always confirm the actual levy before purchasing.
Is South Bathurst close to public transport?
The nearest scheduled service to the centre of South Bathurst is Bathurst, a train stop about 1,942 m away, about a 24 minute walk. That is measured from the suburb centre, so an individual address can be nearer or further. The commute figure used in the running cost on this page assumes driving, not this service.
What is the closest hospital to South Bathurst?
The closest hospital to the centre of South Bathurst is Bathurst Private Hospital, about 1,053 m away, about a 13 minute walk. Distance is straight line from the suburb centre and does not account for the road route or whether the hospital has an emergency department.
What shops and parks are in South Bathurst?
Within a 2 km walk of the centre of South Bathurst there are 0 supermarkets, 0 cafes and 5 parks. These counts come from OpenStreetMap via Overpass, which is contributed mapping and can lag a recent opening or closure.
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Data sources: Council rates: Bathurst Regional rates (OLG 2024-25 + IPART 2026-27 peg). Water: Regional NSW estimate. Commute: ATO cents per kilometre rate 2026–27 (91c/km). Insurance: AI-estimated, disclosed as estimate. Schools: ACARA ICSEA 2025. Risk: Fire: NSW RFS Bush Fire Prone Land. Flood: modelled from 30m elevation (topographic). Data updated 2026-07. Cost estimates are for comparison purposes only and do not constitute financial, insurance, or credit advice.