Kelso at a glance
Walk score
32
Car dependent
Population
10.0k
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Kelso.
The postcode for Kelso is 2795 (NSW).
Kelso (2795) sits in the Cabonne region of NSW.
Kelso has roughly 10,039 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kelso scores 32/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kelso's population at 10,039, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
10,039
Median age
36
Family households
77%
Lone person
20%
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)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
10,039
Median age: 36
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Safety
Crime and safety.
1,205
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.
32
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kelso.
Local schools for Kelso
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Government School Catchment
Kelso Public School
Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus
Bathurst Public School
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Frequently asked
About Kelso.
- What is the Kelso postcode?
- Kelso is in the 2795 postcode, in NSW, in the Cabonne region.
- Where is Kelso?
- Kelso is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2795, in the Cabonne region.
- What is the average rent in Kelso?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Kelso?
- There are 18 schools serving Kelso on this page, including Kelso Public School, Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus, Scots All Saints College.
- How walkable is Kelso?
- Kelso has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kelso?
- Kelso is close to Bathurst, Charles Sturt University, South Bathurst, Raglan, West Bathurst.
- What is the population of Kelso?
- The population of Kelso is approximately 10,039 (2021 Census). The median age is 36.
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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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