New Brunswick · Census Agglomeration
Bathurst by the numbers
Bathurst is Canada's 86th largest metro area, home to about 33K people, growing slower than the country since 2021 (+5.0% vs +9.3%). A two-bedroom rents for about $1,108, the median age is 52.8 and January averages -13°C.
People
Population of Bathurst
The Bathurst census agglomeration had an estimated 33,467 people on July 1, 2025, up +5.0% since 2021 (Canada grew +9.3%). The 2021 Census counted 31,387 people, +0.9% more than in 2016.
The City of Bathurst itself had an estimated 13,331 residents in 2025.
Municipalities in the Bathurst area
| Municipality | 2025 estimate | 2021 Census | 2016–21 growth | People / km² |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathurst | 13,331 | 12,157 | +2.2% | 133 |
| Beresford | 6,543 | 6,226 | -0.4% | 14 |
| Bathurst | 4,840 | 4,761 | -0.8% | 3 |
| Beresford | 4,389 | 4,294 | +0.1% | 223 |
| Petit-Rocher | 2,019 | 1,954 | +3.0% | 432 |
| Nigadoo | 1,102 | 997 | +3.5% | 130 |
| Pointe-Verte | 905 | 865 | -2.4% | 63 |
| Pabineau 11 | 138 | 133 | -0.7% | 27 |
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0148-01, Statistics Canada, Table 17-10-0155-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0003-01
2021 Census
Who lives in Bathurst
Age
Median age is 52.8 (Canada: 41.6). 28.6% of residents are 65 or older and 11.1% are under 15.
Languages
65.0% can speak both official languages. At home, 38.0% speak mostly English, 58.9% mostly French and 0.6% mostly another language.
Immigration
— of residents are immigrants (Canada: 23.0%), and — arrived between 2016 and 2021.
Education: 16.4% of 25 to 64 year olds hold a bachelor's degree or higher; 31.7% have a college or CEGEP diploma and 9.0% a trades certificate.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0030-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0223-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0227-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0302-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0384-01
Money
Income and jobs in Bathurst
Half of Bathurst households made more than $62,800 in 2020 and half made less. Across Canada the median was $84,000.
Housing
Housing in Bathurst
Average rent (October 2025)
A two-bedroom apartment rented for $1,108 a month on average, +12.0% from a year earlier and +54.5% over five years.
Sources: Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0258-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0256-01, Statistics Canada, Table 98-10-0253-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0133-01, Statistics Canada, Table 34-10-0127-01
Commuting
Getting around Bathurst
Census day 2021 fell during the COVID-19 pandemic, so transit use is lower than in normal years.
Climate
Bathurst weather and climate
30-year averages (1981–2010) from the Charlo A weather station, 66.0 km from the city centre.
Source: Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1981–2010
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FAQ
Bathurst questions, answered
What is the population of Bathurst?
The Bathurst metro area had an estimated 33,467 people on July 1, 2025 (Statistics Canada). The City of Bathurst itself had about 13,331.
How much is rent in Bathurst?
In October 2025 the average rent in Bathurst was $776 for a one-bedroom and $1,108 for a two-bedroom apartment (CMHC Rental Market Survey).
What is the average household income in Bathurst?
The median household income in Bathurst was $62,800 before tax in 2020 ($56,000 after tax), according to the 2021 Census. The average was $76,600.
How cold does it get in Bathurst?
January averages -12.6°C, with average lows of -17.5°C. Bathurst gets about 365 cm of snow a year, and in July the average daily high is 23.4°C (1981–2010 climate normals).
Is Bathurst bilingual?
65.0% of people in Bathurst can speak both English and French; 20.4% speak English only and 14.5% French only (2021 Census).
What is the median age in Bathurst?
The median age in Bathurst was 52.8 in the 2021 Census, compared with 41.6 for Canada.
Built October 30, 2026 from the latest published official data.