Close enough to the big smoke but just far away enough to keep the unique regional feel.

Bathurst is less than a three-hour drive from Sydney with world-class entertainment and events, great facilities, an affordable lifestyle, and a thriving social scene all wrapped up among the city’s heritage buildings and rich history, Bathurst is the perfect place for a tree change. 

You’ll find everything you need from our state-of-the-art public hospital, well-established support network in aged care, a myriad of educational institutions no matter what your level of study, and a wide range of career opportunities to kick start your life in Central West NSW. Not to mention the fabulously distinct seasons you’ll enjoy throughout the year from balmy summer days to crisp winter nights.

Need more convincing? Take a drive through the country landscape that has inspired artists for generations and you’ll understand why people have been captivated by Bathurst. And if that’s not enough, you only have to say hello to any local to get a warm smile, friendly conversation and you’re guaranteed to have the feeling that you are home.