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Lake Bathurst NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Lake Bathurst, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Lake Bathurst NSW is 218 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Lake Bathurst is $704 per week ($36,608 per year). Median rent in Lake Bathurst is $277 per week ($1,200 per month). Lake Bathurst has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. Lake Bathurst has a population density of 1.1 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Lake Bathurst is England. The most common religion is Catholic (35% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lake Bathurst is $1,964.
There were 6 recorded offences in Lake Bathurst in 2024-25, a rate of 28 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (2 offences).
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Lake Bathurst Population
Lake Bathurst Median Income & Rent
Lake Bathurst Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Lake Bathurst Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Lake Bathurst Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Lake Bathurst Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Lake Bathurst Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Lake Bathurst Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Lake Bathurst Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Lake Bathurst Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Lake Bathurst Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Lake Bathurst Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Lake Bathurst Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Lake Bathurst Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Lake Bathurst Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Lake Bathurst Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Lake Bathurst Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Lake Bathurst School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Lake Bathurst Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Lake Bathurst Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Lake Bathurst Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Lake Bathurst How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Lake Bathurst Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Lake Bathurst Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Lake Bathurst Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Lake Bathurst Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Lake Bathurst Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Lake Bathurst Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Lake Bathurst Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Lake Bathurst Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Lake Bathurst Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Lake Bathurst Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Lake Bathurst When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Lake Bathurst Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Lake Bathurst Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Lake Bathurst Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Lake Bathurst Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Lake Bathurst Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 6 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Lake Bathurst Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Bathurst
What is the population of Lake Bathurst NSW?
The population of Lake Bathurst NSW is 218 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.1 people per km².Lake Bathurst is ranked #6,733 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Lake Bathurst?
The median personal income in Lake Bathurst NSW is $704 per week, or $36,608 per year.The median household income is $1,696 per week.Family income is $1,899 per week.Lake Bathurst is ranked #5,420 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Lake Bathurst?
Median rent in Lake Bathurst NSW is $277 per week ($1,200 per month).Rent represents 16.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Lake Bathurst ranks #5,537 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Lake Bathurst?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Lake Bathurst NSW is $1,964. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Lake Bathurst?
The median age in Lake Bathurst NSW is 48 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Lake Bathurst a good suburb to live in?
Lake Bathurst is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 218.The median income is $704/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12247. All dollar figures in AUD.