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White Rock NSW 2795

White Rock (postcode 2795) is a rural–residential locality on the south‑eastern fringe of Bathurst in the NSW Central Tablelands. It offers small‑acreage living and a quiet, semi‑rural feel while being only minutes from Bathurst’s shops, schools, and health services.

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Why families consider White Rock

Predominantly families, professionals, and trades commuting to Bathurst, with a mix of hobby farms and newer acreage estates. Lifestyle focuses on space, privacy, and easy access to regional-city amenities and outdoor recreation.

Amenities & services

  • Stockland Bathurst (Bathurst)
  • Bathurst City Centre shopping mall (William St, Bathurst)
  • Kelso Centrepoint shops (Kelso)
  • Bathurst Health Service (Base Hospital)
  • Bathurst Private Hospital
  • Restaurants and cafes in Bathurst CBD
  • Bathurst Library, Keppel Street, Bathurst
  • Charles Sturt University Library, Panorama Avenue, Bathurst

Transport & connectivity

  • Bathurst railway station (NSW TrainLink, Bathurst Bullet services to Sydney)
  • Local bus services via Kelso/Raglan to Bathurst CBD
  • Great Western Highway (A32)
  • O'Connell Road
  • White Rock Road
  • Bathurst Airport (Raglan)

Lifestyle & recreation

  • Mount Panorama/Wahluu and motor racing precinct
  • Bathurst Aquatic Centre
  • Proctor Park sports fields
  • Carrington Park stadium
  • Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC)
  • Macquarie River walking/cycling paths
  • Machattie Park (Bathurst)
  • Victoria Park & Adventure Playground (Bathurst)
  • Macquarie River Bicentennial Park (Kelso/Bathurst)
  • Mount Panorama/Wahluu Reserve

Education context

No centres within White Rock; multiple childcare and preschool options in Kelso, Raglan, and Bathurst within approximately 5–15 minutes’ drive.

  • Charles Sturt University – Bathurst Campus (Panorama Ave, Bathurst)
  • TAFE NSW – Bathurst
  • University of Sydney School of Rural Health – Bathurst (adjacent to hospital)