Llanarth
Household income at the 89.2nd percentile nationally stands out in a suburb of just 2,302 residents across 2.45 square kilometres. Every dwelling in Llanarth is a separate house, a uniformity matched by almost no other suburb in NSW, and 85.3% of those homes have four or more bedrooms. Owner-occupier tenure dominates: 37.6% own outright and 43.7% carry a mortgage, while only 18.7% rent, a figure well below the national average. University qualifications reach 36.9%, which is 6.8 percentage points above the national figure, and the median age of 38 sits 2 years younger than the national benchmark.
Population
2,302
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,348/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
13
Median House
$855K
2024-2025 (PSI derived)
The median house price reached $859,000 in 2025, rising from $820,000 in 2024, a 4.8% gain in one year. Because every dwelling is a separate house, buyers compete for a single property type with no unit or apartment alternative. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 85.3% of stock, making Llanarth one of the larger-format family markets in the Bathurst region. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.7% sits comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, which is lower than many comparable NSW suburbs at this price point. The ownership profile is strong, with 81.3% of residents either owning outright or carrying a mortgage, compared to the national tendency toward higher renter shares.
For Buyers
The median house price reached $859,000 in 2025, rising from $820,000 in 2024, a 4.8% gain in one year. Because every dwelling is a separate house, buyers compete for a single property type with no unit or apartment alternative. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 85.3% of stock, making Llanarth one of the larger-format family markets in the Bathurst region. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000, and the mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.7% sits comfortably below the 30% stress threshold, which is lower than many comparable NSW suburbs at this price point. The ownership profile is strong, with 81.3% of residents either owning outright or carrying a mortgage, compared to the national tendency toward higher renter shares.
For Investors
A renter share of 18.7% is well below the national average, limiting tenant demand, and weekly rent of $440 against an $859,000 median implies a gross yield close to 2.7%. The vacancy rate of 3.6% is elevated compared to the sub-2% levels that signal tight rental markets, suggesting supply and demand are roughly balanced rather than undersupplied. Thirteen development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, a modest figure for a suburb of this size, with activity split between dwelling additions and new builds. Rent-to-income at 18.7% means existing tenants are not under pressure to leave, providing stable but not high-growth rental fundamentals. Price growth of 4.8% over the past year supports the capital-appreciation case more than the yield story.
Development Activity
Total DAs
86
Last 12 Months
13
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+30.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 38 is 2 years younger than the national figure, consistent with the suburb's large-format family housing stock. University qualifications at 36.9% run 6.8 percentage points above the national average, a notably educated base for a regional NSW suburb. Overseas-born residents account for 12.4% of the population, which is 9.2 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting a predominantly locally born community. Ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (919 residents), Irish (373) and Scottish (291). The volunteering rate of 18.4% is meaningful, and average household size of 2.8 is slightly above the national norm of 2.5, consistent with the couples-with-children family profile that makes up the majority of households.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
All dwellings in Llanarth are separate houses, a 100% detached rate that places it in a rare category nationally. Four-plus bedroom homes dominate at 85.3%, with three-bedroom homes at 14.1% and two-bedroom homes under 1%, confirming that this is a large-format family suburb rather than a downsizer or investor market. Tenure splits firmly toward ownership: 37.6% own outright and 43.7% carry a mortgage, with renters at just 18.7%, considerably lower than the national average. The median house price of $859,000 in 2025 compares to a monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 19.7%, well below the national 30% stress threshold. The 28.3% turnover rate shows that roughly one in four households moved in the past five years, indicating moderate but not excessive churn.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$2,000
Rent / wk
$440
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$1,001
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.6%
Unoccupied
29
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
18.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.7%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
26.4%
Couples, no children
1,964
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant industry at 21.0% of employed residents (180 workers), followed by Education at 18.4% (158 workers) and Public Administration at 13.9% (119 workers). Together these three public-sector-adjacent industries account for more than half of local employment, which explains the stable income base at the 89.2nd household income percentile nationally. By occupation, Professionals lead at 297 workers, followed by Managers at 175, meaning knowledge workers make up a significant share of residents compared to state averages. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, well below the national average, and full-time employment accounts for 68.4% of the employed. Participation sits at 66.0%, and 513 residents are not in the labour force, consistent with a mix of early retirees and stay-at-home parents in the large-household profile.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
68.4%
Part-time
29.0%
Participation
66.0%
Employed
1,153
Occupations
Top Industries
University
36.9%
Postgraduate
9.6%
Born Overseas
12.4%
Dwellings
780
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high: 91.0% of residents drive to work, and only 0.8% use public transport, which is typical for a regional NSW suburb outside major bus or rail corridors. Walking and cycling account for 2.3% of commutes, reflecting the low-density, detached-house environment. No schools are recorded within the Llanarth boundary in this dataset, so families rely on nearby Bathurst institutions. The housing stress indicators are low: mortgage-to-income at 19.7% and rent-to-income at 18.7% both sit well below the national 30% stress benchmark, meaning residents retain financial headroom. Only 4.2% of residents (93 people) need daily assistance, below what would be expected in a higher-disadvantage area, and the volunteering rate of 18.4% points to a degree of civic engagement above passive-consumer norms.
Drive
91.0%
Public Transport
0.8%
Walk / Cycle
2.3%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Llanarth compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Llanarth a good suburb to live in?
Llanarth suits families wanting large detached houses with strong ownership rates. Household income sits at the 89.2nd percentile nationally, mortgage stress is low at 19.7% of income, and unemployment is just 2.6%. The trade-off is high car dependency, with 91% of residents driving to work and very limited public transport.
What is the median house price in Llanarth?
The median house price is $859,000 as of 2025, up from $820,000 in 2024, a 4.8% rise in one year. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,000. All 100% of dwellings are separate houses, so there are no apartment or unit alternatives at a lower entry price.
What schools are in Llanarth?
No schools are recorded inside the Llanarth boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring Bathurst areas. Despite this, residents are well educated, with 36.9% holding university qualifications, which is 6.8 percentage points above the national average.
Is Llanarth safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Llanarth in this dataset. As a proxy, the suburb has a low unemployment rate of 2.6%, income at the 89.2nd percentile nationally, and a low proportion of residents needing daily assistance at 4.2%, all indicators associated with lower-disadvantage areas in NSW.
Is Llanarth good for property investment?
Rental yield is modest: weekly rent of $440 against an $859,000 median implies a gross yield near 2.7%, and the vacancy rate of 3.6% is above tight-market levels. The 4.8% price gain over one year supports a capital growth strategy. The low renter share of 18.7% means tenant demand is below the national average.
How is Llanarth's population changing?
Llanarth's population is 2,302 residents across a 2.45 square kilometre area, giving a density of 941 people per square kilometre. The suburb shows high retention, with 71.7% of residents staying in place over 5 years, well above typical inner-city turnover rates. The large-household profile (average size 2.8) and family orientation suggest stable rather than rapid demographic change.
What industries employ residents in Llanarth?
Healthcare is the top industry at 21.0% of employed residents, followed by Education at 18.4% and Public Administration at 13.9%. Construction accounts for 8.6% and Manufacturing 7.6%. This public-sector-heavy mix anchors incomes in relatively stable employment, contributing to household income at the 89.2nd national percentile.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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