Kelgoola at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,610
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Kelgoola.
The postcode for Kelgoola is 2849 (NSW).
Kelgoola (2849) sits in the Singleton region of NSW.
Kelgoola has roughly 1,610 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Kelgoola scores 0/100 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kelgoola's population at 1,610, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,610
Median age
52
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$230/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
1,610
Median age: 52
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Kelgoola.
Local schools for Kelgoola
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Government School Catchment
Glen Alice Public School
Kandos Public School
Kandos High School
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Frequently asked
About Kelgoola.
- What is the Kelgoola postcode?
- Kelgoola is in the 2849 postcode, in NSW, in the Singleton Council region.
- Where is Kelgoola?
- Kelgoola is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2849, in the Singleton Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kelgoola?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $230.
- What schools are in Kelgoola?
- There are 4 schools serving Kelgoola on this page, including Glen Alice Public School, Kandos Public School, Kandos High School.
- How walkable is Kelgoola?
- Kelgoola has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kelgoola?
- Kelgoola is close to Olinda, Upper Nile, Dunville Loop, Nullo Mountain, Wollemi.
- What is the population of Kelgoola?
- The population of Kelgoola is approximately 1,610 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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Sources cited
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