Lithgow City Council
Kandos
Kandos at a glance
Median house
$387,500
+4.7% year on year
Median unit
$138,240
Sales data pending
Days on market
42
Average to sell
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
1,263
Median age 54
About
Welcome to Kandos.
Kandos is a suburb in New South Wales.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$387,500
+4.7% over the past year. Median unit price $138,240.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
$387,500
+4.7% annual growth
$138,240
Sales data pending
42
Average days to sell
1,263
Median age: 54
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.95%
Based on $387,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20268.28%
Based on $138,240 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+4.7%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202665%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202642 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +4.7%/yr
2021
$308K
5-year change
+26%
2026
$388K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
1,263
Median age
54
Family households
48%
Lone person
49%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Safety
Crime and safety.
127
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
20
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kandos.
Local schools for Kandos
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kandos High School
Kandos Public School
Rylstone Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Kandos.
- What is the median house price in Kandos?
- The median house price in Kandos, NSW 2848 is $387,500. The median unit price is $138,240. Annual growth is +4.7%.
- What is the Kandos postcode?
- Kandos is in the 2848 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kandos?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Kandos?
- There are 3 schools serving Kandos on this page, including Kandos High School, Kandos Public School, Rylstone Public School.
- How walkable is Kandos?
- Kandos has a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Kandos?
- Kandos is close to Charbon, Dabee, Carwell, Rylstone, Clandulla.
- What is the population of Kandos?
- Kandos has approximately 1,263 residents. The median age is 54.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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