Bathurst Region at a glance

Stats and Facts for the Bathurst Region

Take a look at the key statistics for the Bathurst Region. Can't find a stat? Check out .id Community or Contact our Economic Development team.

Our Population

2021 Population

44,000 people

2041 Population

58,600 people

Population Growth

1.3% per annum

Our Location

Distance to Sydney

Under 3 hours

Transport Options

Plane, Train and Car

Catchment Size (2020)

135,000 persons

Our People

Median Age (2021)

38 years

Largest Age Cohort (2021)

10-14 year (6.7%)

Weekly Household Income (2021)

$1,625

Ave Household Size (2021)

2.5 persons

Couples with Children (2021)

26.3%

Median Mortgage (2021)

$1,715 per month

Our Workforce

Interconnected Workforce

74,000 workers

Bachelor or Higher Degree (2021)

19%

Largest employing sector

Health Care and Social Assistance

Our Economy

Gross Regional Product (FY22)

$2.61 billion

GRP Annual Growth (2017-2022)

1% per annum

Highest Contributing Sector

Manufacturing

Dwelling Approvals Value (FY22)

$160 million

Value of Exports (2021)

$1.23 billion

No of Businesses (FY22)

3,700

Our Tourism Sector

Visitors (2019)

1.03 million

Visitor Nights (2019)

1.32 million

Expenditure (2019)

$245 million

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Bathurst Region Stats and Facts