Kandos, NSW 2848
Lithgow City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 2848
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Median house price
$387,500
+4.7% over the past year.
Median of 40 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Kandos at a glance
- Median unit
- $138,240
- Weekly rent
- $360
- Houses
- Population
- 1,263
- Median age 54
Prices: Median of 40 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2848), September 2025 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Kandos
Houses change hands at $387,500 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median (40 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $138,240, roughly 64% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+4.7%).
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +4.7%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $78,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Kandos on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of September 2025· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2848)
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What to know about Kandos
Kandos (2848) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW. The median house here is $387,500, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +4.7% over the past year, ahead of the NSW average (3%).
Kandos has roughly 1,263 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
Kandos scores 20/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 661 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Schools in Kandos
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 20/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 5/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Kandos's population at 1,263, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (49%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
- Family households
- 48%
- Lone person
- 49%
- Owner occupied
- 65%
- Renter occupied
- 28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.83% (median rent $360/wk against a $387,500 price tag). Renter share is modest (28%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 4.83%
- On the $387,500 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +4.7%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
56 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 661 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.6°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 1.8°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Kandos
- What is the median house price in Kandos?
- The median house price in Kandos, NSW 2848 is $387,500 (median of 40 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $138,240. Annual growth is +4.7%.
- How much is my house worth in Kandos?
- A useful starting point is the Kandos median house price of $387,500 (units $138,240). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Kandos a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Kandos is 4.8%: the median weekly house rent is $360 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2848), September 2025) against the median house price of $387,500 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 4.7% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Kandos is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Kandos postcode?
- Kandos is in the 2848 postcode, in NSW, in the Lithgow City Council region.
- Where is Kandos?
- Kandos is a suburb in the Lithgow City Council area, NSW 2848.
- What is the average rent in Kandos?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $360.
- 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?
- The population of Kandos is approximately 1,263 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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