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Lake Bathurst, NSW
R-Score 98 / 100 — ranked #348 of 15,286 suburbs this month
Among the strongest markets in the country right now
Current buyer and rental conditions here rank in the top tier of the 15,000 suburbs we measure this month.
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| Indicator | Lake Bathurst Reading | Context & Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Ripehouse R-Score | 98 / 100 | Ranked #348 of 15,286 Australian suburbs (Oct 2026) |
| Median House Price | $650,000 | -7.1% over the past 12 months of settled sales |
| Median Weekly Asking Rent | $1000/wk | Implies a 8% gross rental yield at the current median price |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 5% | Above the 1.5% tight-supply threshold |
| Median Days on Market | 360 days | Part of Goulburn Mulwaree (NSW) council area (LGA avg R-Score 74/100) |
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Lake Bathurst NSW FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Lake Bathurst, NSW
Is Lake Bathurst NSW a good suburb for property investment in 2026?
As of Oct 2026, Lake Bathurst (NSW 2580) scores 98/100 on the Ripehouse R-Score, ranking #348 out of 15,286 Australian suburbs. Among the strongest markets in the country right now. Key fundamentals include a median price of $650,000, median rent of $1000/wk, gross yield of 8%, and vacancy of 5%.
What is the median house price and 12-month growth in Lake Bathurst NSW?
The current median property price in Lake Bathurst (NSW) is $650,000 (Oct 2026), representing a -7.1% change over the past 12 months. Properties in Lake Bathurst currently spend a median of 360 days on market.
What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Lake Bathurst NSW?
In Lake Bathurst (NSW), the median weekly asking rent is $1000/wk, producing a gross rental yield of 8%. The suburb vacancy rate is 5% as of Oct 2026.
What are the best streets in Lake Bathurst NSW?
Ripehouse Advisory scores every G-NAF street in Lake Bathurst against the suburb average for owner-occupancy, public housing, rent, and yield. Use the Lake Bathurst Street Score tool on this page to compare individual streets.
Which council area (LGA) is Lake Bathurst NSW located in?
Lake Bathurst (NSW, postcode 2580) is located in the Goulburn Mulwaree council area (LGA). Across Goulburn Mulwaree, the council-wide average R-Score is 74/100 across 27 suburbs.
R-Score and all figures are drawn from Ripehouse's research engine — 15,000 suburbs measured across 27 indicators, refreshed monthly (data as of Oct 2026). Scores describe past and current measured market conditions only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. Nothing on this page is personal financial advice.