Kandos at a glance
Walk score
20
Very car dependent
Population
1,263
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Kandos.
The postcode for Kandos is 2848 (NSW).
Kandos (2848) sits in the Lithgow region of NSW.
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.
Day to day
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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
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.
Population
1,263
Median age
54
Family households
48%
Lone person
49%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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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
1,263
Median age: 54
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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
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Government School Catchment
Kandos High School
Kandos Public School
Rylstone Public School
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Frequently asked
About Kandos.
- 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 regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2848, 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?
- The population of Kandos is approximately 1,263 (2021 Census). 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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