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Living in Bathurst

For Bathurst, the unemployment rate was 2.9% in March 2026. Foreign-born residents accounted for 10.3% of the population in 2021. Bathurst, a city in Australia, had a population of 37,396 in August 2021.

Lower unemployment than 89% of Australian cities that publish it and cleaner air than 72% of Australian cities that publish it.

Which Australia-wide rules apply when you move to Bathurst?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in AustraliaNational rates and thresholds that apply in Bathurst.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median rent was A$320 per week, and median monthly mortgage repayment was A$1,733 in August 2021.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Bathurst yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Dwellings14,987 dwellings31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
G05 Main Residential Dwellings13,812 dwellings31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Median Weekly Rent Aud320 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official

Work and income

Median personal income was A$795 per week in August 2021. Median household income was A$1,562 per week in August 2021.

What is the unemployment rate in Bathurst?

The unemployment rate is 2.9 % (March 2026). Source: DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 20268

Unemployment across cities in AustraliaUnemployment in Bathurst is 2.9%. Of 100 cities with data, 29 have unemployment of 4 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in Australia per band4 cities: 1% to under 2%41–29 cities: 2% to under 3%92–3Bathurst 2.9%23 cities: 3% to under 4%233–429 cities: 4% to under 5%294–518 cities: 5% to under 6%185–69 cities: 6% to under 7%96–73 cities: 7% to under 8%37–82 cities: 8% to under 9%28–91 city: 9% to under 10%19–102 cities: 13% to under 14%213–14

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Employment Full Time Count10,630 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Employment rate57.6 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Median Household Income Aud Week1,562 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official
Median Personal Income Aud Week795 AUD/week10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official
Median gross salary (regional)1,804 EUR/month31 Dec 2021www.abs.gov.au7Official
Unemployment rate2.9 %country median 4.4%31 Mar 2026DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 20268Independent

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Bathurst. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Workforce Australia — Public employment service

Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Bathurst. Sources checked through 11 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Language Other Than English At Home Share Percent6.03 %10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Bathurst. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) — State Language Course

Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

For eligible migrants, humanitarian entrants.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridfree
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Humanitarian Settlement Program (HSP) — Newcomer Adaptation

Australian Government Department of Home Affairs

For humanitarian entrants.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Bathurst.

Climate and air quality

Is the air quality good in Bathurst?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.7 µg/m³ (2023) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: NEPC Annual Report 2023–2024 — Appendix 2 Ambient Air Quality PM2.5 tables2

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Bathurst average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND29°1°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Bathurst average monthly precipitation, mm020406080676457333643474652577176JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Bathurst annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.7PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in AustraliaAnnual PM2.5 in Bathurst is 5.7 µg/m³. Of 25 cities with data, 7 have annual PM2.5 of 5 to under 6 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in Australia per band4 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³44–57 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³75–6Bathurst 5.76 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³66–74 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³47–82 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³28–92 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³29–10

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.7 µg/m³country median 6.131 Dec 2023NEPC Annual Report 2023–2024 — Appendix 2 Ambient Air Quality PM2.5 tables2Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 29.4 · Feb 28 · Mar 25.2 · Apr 21.3 · May 16.8 · Jun 13.2 · Jul 12.3 · Aug 13.9 · Sep 17.4 · Oct 21 · Nov 24.3 · Dec 27.2 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BATHURST AGRICULTURAL STATION6Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 13.8 · Feb 13.5 · Mar 10.4 · Apr 6.2 · May 2.7 · Jun 1.5 · Jul 0.5 · Aug 0.8 · Sep 3.2 · Oct 5.9 · Nov 9.2 · Dec 11.5 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BATHURST AGRICULTURAL STATION6Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 21.6 · Feb 20.7 · Mar 17.8 · Apr 13.8 · May 9.7 · Jun 7.4 · Jul 6.4 · Aug 7.4 · Sep 10.3 · Oct 13.5 · Nov 16.7 · Dec 19.4 °C1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BATHURST AGRICULTURAL STATION6Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 66.7 · Feb 63.9 · Mar 56.8 · Apr 32.9 · May 35.6 · Jun 43.4 · Jul 47.2 · Aug 46.3 · Sep 51.5 · Oct 57.2 · Nov 70.7 · Dec 75.5 mm1991–2020WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BATHURST AGRICULTURAL STATION6Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in Australia

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All Australia cities
Geraldton38,595 residentsParkes38,678 residentsWarrnambool35,743 residentsAlbany35,053 residentsBusselton40,544 residentsForster - Tuncurry40,578 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 213.5 km² in 2016. Population density was 175.7 people per km² in 2021.

How many people live in Bathurst?

The published population was 37,396 people in August 2021. Source: 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Bathurst residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport89.7%Foreign residents 10.3%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area213.5 km²1 Jul 2016Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA.4Official
Foreign-resident share15.4 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics1Official
Foreign residents3,867 people10 Aug 2021Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.3Official
Population density175.7 people/km²30 Jun 2021Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation.5Official
Population Female18,791 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Population Male18,603 people31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Population37,396 people10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official
Population over time25 published observations, 2001–2025
Population in Bathurst by year, residents29,33132,79736,26439,73020012005201120152021202539,013residents

Population rose 29.8% between 2001 and 2025, from 30,048 to 39,013.

International community in Bathurst

Named groups from exact city-grain official distributions. Citizenship, birthplace, language and ancestry answer different questions and stay separate.

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G09 PERSONS total across age groups and sex · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total37,396100.0%
Australia31,64684.6%
Country of birth not stated1,8825.0%
England6861.8%
New Zealand3791.0%
India3460.9%
Born elsewhere(d)3450.9%
Philippines2440.7%
Nepal1730.5%
Scotland1330.4%
South Africa1230.3%
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Published groupPeopleShare
China (excludes SARs and Taiwan)(c)950.3%
Sri Lanka890.2%
United States of America880.2%
Netherlands830.2%
Vietnam820.2%
Germany790.2%
Thailand730.2%
Ireland720.2%
Pakistan600.2%
Bangladesh550.1%
Malaysia490.1%
Canada470.1%
Fiji460.1%
Lebanon430.1%
Italy410.1%
Korea, Republic of (South)340.1%
Iran310.1%
Indonesia300.1%
Croatia280.1%
Zimbabwe280.1%
Egypt250.1%
Japan240.1%
Papua New Guinea210.1%
Wales210.1%
Afghanistan200.1%
France200.1%
Greece200.1%
Iraq200.1%
Singapore190.1%
Poland160.0%
Cambodia150.0%
Hong Kong (SAR of China)(c)140.0%
Malta140.0%
Chile130.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina50.0%
Brazil50.0%
North Macedonia50.0%
Taiwan50.0%
Mauritius40.0%
Samoa30.0%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source3

Country of birth

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total persons37,396100.0%
Australia31,64684.6%
Elsewhere (excludes country of birth not stated)3,86710.3%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source3

Citizenship

Persons usually resident in the ABS Significant Urban Area; 2021 Census G01 total persons denominator · 2021 Census

Published groupPeopleShare
Total persons37,396100.0%
Australian citizen33,23788.9%

Largest published groups; zero-count groups are omitted. Dimensions are source-native and are never merged. Official source3

Is Bathurst a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 45–63%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 52–68%
Student49%strong on education, weak on safety · range 41–57%
Family56%strong on family, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Retirement59%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 48–70%
Foreign residents3,867 people10 Aug 2021Official source · Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality.
Population37,396 people10 Aug 2021Official source · 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia
Dwellings14,987 dwellings31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Employment rate57.6 %31 Dec 2021Official source · Australian Bureau of Statistics
Median gross salary (regional)1,804 EUR/month31 Dec 2021Official source · www.abs.gov.au
Unemployment rate2.9 %31 Mar 2026Independent source · DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents born abroad10.34 %10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official
Households13,812 households31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Labour force participation rate60.1 %31 Dec 2021Australian Bureau of Statistics3Official
Median age37 years10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official
Median Monthly Mortgage Repayment Aud1,733 AUD/month10 Aug 20212021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia3Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Bathurst when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Bathurst?

The published population was 37,396 people in August 2021. Source: 2021 Census General Community Profile — Significant Urban Areas, Australia.

Is the air quality good in Bathurst?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.7 µg/m³ (2023) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: NEPC Annual Report 2023–2024 — Appendix 2 Ambient Air Quality PM2.5 tables.

What is the unemployment rate in Bathurst?

The unemployment rate is 2.9 % (March 2026). Source: DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026.

What is the typical salary around Bathurst?

The median gross salary is 1,804 EUR/month. Source: www.abs.gov.au.

How many foreign residents live in Bathurst?

3,867 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality..

Is Bathurst a good place to live?

Bathurst may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

How many people born in Afghanistan live in Bathurst?

The official country of birth distribution records 20 people (0.1%) in the source-defined population for 2021 Census. This is a country of birth measure, not a general estimate of ethnicity or migration status.

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Sources

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  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-03
  2. NEPC Annual Report 2023–2024 — Appendix 2 Ambient Air Quality PM2.5 tables NEPC Annual Report 2023–2024 · dcceew.gov.au · checked 2026-07-29
  3. Official 2021 Census GCP G01 Birthplace_Elsewhere_P: persons born outside Australia, at exact associated 2021 SUA grain. This is foreign-born, not foreign nationality. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-08-10
  4. Official ASGS2016 SUA area from ABS ArcGIS attributes, area_albers_sqkm. Exact queue geography; not GCCSA or LGA. geo.abs.gov.au · checked 2016-07-01
  5. Reproducible exact-ASGS2016-SUA density: ABS ERP at 30 June 2021 divided by ABS ASGS2016 SUA area. Existing local population baseline is only a recovered cross-check; no GCCSA/LGA observation. abs.gov.au · checked 2021-06-30
  6. WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 — station BATHURST AGRICULTURAL STATION WMO Climatological Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. www.abs.gov.au abs.gov.au · checked 2026-08-27
  8. DEWR — Small Area Labour Markets, smoothed unemployment rate by LGA, March quarter 2026 DEWR · dewr.gov.au · checked 2026-07-26

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