Garages Bathurst: Premium Colorbond Garages, Sheds & Carports in Bathurst NSW (2025 Guide)

26 Oct Farm Sheds

What makes a great garage or shed in Bathurst’s climate?

Bathurst sits on the NSW Central Tablelands, so your steel garage or workshop shed must handle hot summers (mid‑30s °C), frosts, occasional snow flurries, high UV, and inland winds. That’s why we specify BlueScope Colorbond or Zincalume, wind‑rated portal frames, correct footings, and stormwater management. Expect wind classifications around N2 to N3 depending on exposure, terrain, and shielding.

Definition: Colorbond steel — Painted, pre‑finished BlueScope steel with baked‑on coating for superior corrosion resistance, colour retention, and low maintenance.

Definition: Zincalume — BlueScope steel coated in zinc/aluminium/magnesium alloy for excellent corrosion resistance; typically silver-grey, paintable.

Definition: Wind rating (AS/NZS 1170.2) — Structural design pressure category (e.g., N2, N3, C) based on region, terrain, topography, and shielding that your shed/garage must be engineered to withstand.

Popular garage and shed types in Bathurst NSW

Custom Colorbond single and double garages

From a 6×6 m double garage kit to a fully installed custom build with 2.7 m eaves, roller doors with wind‑locks, vermin flashing, and internal lining—our Colorbond garages are engineered for Bathurst’s N2/N3 winds and frost. Common colours: Monument, Surfmist, Woodland Grey.

Triple‑bay sheds and American barn sheds

Ideal for workshop + storage + parking. Triple bay shed formats (e.g., 9×7.5 m) or American barn sheds suit mixed use—farm machinery storage, tradie workshop, or hobby space. Add mezzanine flooring, windows, whirlybirds, and insulated roof panels for comfort.

Rural sheds NSW for farms and acreages

Open‑front hay sheds, machinery sheds with 6 m bays, or enclosed shearing/storage sheds. We can integrate large-span bays, extra‑high openings for tractors, and hot‑dip galvanised columns in corrosive or manure‑exposed zones.

Carports, boat and caravan covers

Gable roof sheds and skillion roof shed carports, including extra‑wide bays for caravans. These affordable carports for Australian homes are fast to permit and install, with custom gutters and downpipes to AS/NZS 3500.

What are the best shed materials for Bathurst’s conditions?

Both Colorbond and Zincalume perform well inland. Choose Colorbond when you want colour, extra UV protection, and a cohesive home façade. Zincalume is great value for farm buildings, then paint later if desired.

Frames: Cold‑formed galvanised steel to AS/NZS 4600
Cladding: Colorbond or Zincalume to AS 1397
Fasteners: Class 4 corrosion‑resistant screws; hot‑dipped galvanised bolts
Add‑ons: Insulated panel roofing, sarking, whirlybirds, acoustic batts

How much do garages and sheds cost in Bathurst (2024–2025)?

DIY shed kits: From ~$3,900 for a basic single garage kit; ~$7,500–$12,000 for 6×6 m double garage kit (shell only). Site class, wind rating, and options vary price.
Custom‑built garages: From ~$16,000–$28,000 for installed single/double garages, depending on slab, doors, insulation, windows, and electrical.
Rural/machinery sheds: From ~$120–$220/m² for open‑front; ~$220–$420/m² enclosed with doors and lining.
Carports: From ~$3,500 for single skillion; ~$6,500–$12,000 for double gable carports, installed.

Allow for earthworks, concrete slab (typically 100 mm, 25–32 MPa, SL72 mesh, thickenings per engineering), termite protection to AS 3660, and stormwater/rainwater connection.

How to get council approval for your custom shed in NSW

Bathurst Regional Council pathways

Many small outbuildings can be Exempt Development or Complying Development under the NSW Codes SEPP (2008), if they meet size, height, and setback rules. Larger garages, barns, and rural sheds often need a DA. We handle site plans, engineering, and documentation.

Confirm zoning and bushfire status via the NSW Planning Portal.
Check setbacks, maximum height, floor area, and site coverage.
Obtain site‑specific engineering: wind classification (N2/N3), slab design (AS 2870), cladding specs (AS 1397).
Lodge CDC or DA with plans, BASIX (if required for habitable fit‑outs), and stormwater design.
Construction Certificate (if DA route), then install by licensed installers with inspections.

NSW Planning Portal | Bathurst Regional Council

Engineering and compliance that matter in the Central Tablelands

Wind design to AS/NZS 1170.2

Bathurst is non‑cyclonic (Region A). We commonly engineer to N2 or N3, increasing to N3 on exposed ridgelines, with wind‑lock roller doors and extra tie‑downs where required.

Foundations and slabs (AS 2870)

Concrete slab and footings must suit soil reactivity. We provide geotech if needed, piering for highly reactive clays, and chemset anchors per engineering. Typical: 100 mm slab with thickened edge beams, saw‑cut control joints, and damp‑proof membrane.

Bushfire (AS 3959)

Rural blocks may be in BAL‑12.5 to BAL‑40. We specify ember‑resistant vents, metal mesh screens, and non‑combustible cladding/flashings. Position sheds outside APZs where possible.

Snow and temperature

Light snowfall can occur in the Tablelands. For elevated or exposed sites (e.g., near Oberon), we allow for snow actions if warranted by topography and altitude.

DIY shed kits vs custom‑built in Bathurst

DIY shed kits are cost‑effective if you’re handy and comfortable managing the slab, approvals, and erection. Custom‑built is faster, fully warranted, and safer for complex sites.

DIY shed kits: Lower upfront cost; you manage approvals, slab, erection, and defects.
Custom build: Turnkey project management; certified installers; council liaison; warranties on structure and workmanship.