Kelso, NSW 2795
CabonneAll suburbs in postcode 2795
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Median house price
$760,000
+4.7% over the past year.
Median of 227 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Kelso at a glance
- Median unit
- $274,320
- Weekly rent
- $580
- Houses · units $450
- Population
- 10.0k
- Median age 36
Prices: Median of 227 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2795), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Kelso
Houses change hands at $760,000 on a typical sale, below the NSW median (227 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $274,320, 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 $152,000. Prices are below the NSW median, which keeps Kelso on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2795)
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What to know about Kelso
Kelso (2795) sits in the Cabonne region of NSW. The median house here is $760,000, below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +4.7% over the past year, ahead of the NSW average (3%).
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 1°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 618 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Schools in Kelso
Schools serving Kelso: government first, then Catholic and independent.
Government schools
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 32/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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.
- Family households
- 77%
- Lone person
- 20%
- Owner occupied
- 70%
- Renter occupied
- 28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.97% (median rent $580/wk against a $760,000 price tag). Units yield 8.53% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. 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
- 3.97%
- On the $760,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 8.53%
- On the $274,320 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
588 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 618 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 29.6°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 1.0°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 Kelso
- What is the median house price in Kelso?
- The median house price in Kelso, NSW 2795 is $760,000 (median of 227 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is +4.7%.
- How much is my house worth in Kelso?
- A useful starting point is the Kelso median house price of $760,000 (units $274,320). 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 Kelso a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Kelso is 4.0%: the median weekly house rent is $580 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2795), June 2026) against the median house price of $760,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 4.7% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Kelso 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 Kelso postcode?
- Kelso is in the 2795 postcode, in NSW, in the Cabonne region.
- Where is Kelso?
- Kelso is a suburb in the Cabonne area, NSW 2795.
- What is the average rent in Kelso?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580, for units it's $450.
- 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. 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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