Kelso vs West Bathurst
West Bathurst (median $575,000) is roughly 24% cheaper to buy into than Kelso ($760,000). Over the past year, West Bathurst (+9.3%) ran 4.6 percentage points ahead of Kelso (+4.7%) on house-price growth.
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Kelso and West Bathurst side by side
| Measure | Kelso | West Bathurst |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $760,000 | $575,000 |
| Median unit | $274,320 | $274,320 |
| House price change, 12 months | +4.7% | +9.3% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | $580/wk | $580/wk |
| Unit rent | $450/wk | $450/wk |
| Owner occupied | 70.0% | 59.0% |
| Renter occupied | 28.0% | 38.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 18 | 18 |
| Average ICSEA | 982 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 32 | 4 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | 10,039 | 3,634 |
| Median age | 36 | 36 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 618 mm | 633 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.6°C | 29.6°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
Kelso scores higher on walkability (32/100 vs 4/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. Kelso skews owner-occupied (70%), West Bathurst runs more rental-dense (59% owner).
- For buyers
- West Bathurst is the lower entry point at $575,000 median, 24% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- For investors
- West Bathurst carries both higher gross yield (5.25% vs 3.97%) and stronger 12-month growth. On the headline numbers, it's the cleaner investor case of the two.
- For families
- Kelso has a heavier family-household mix (77% vs 62%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
Kelso vs West Bathurst: common questions
Is Kelso or West Bathurst cheaper to buy in?
West Bathurst has the lower median house price at $575,000, roughly 24% below Kelso ($760,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which has stronger property growth, Kelso or West Bathurst?
Over the past 12 months, West Bathurst grew +9.3% vs +4.7% in Kelso, a gap of 4.6 percentage points. Twelve-month growth can swing year to year, so weight long-run trends from the individual suburb profiles before making a buy decision.
Which is more walkable, Kelso or West Bathurst?
Kelso scores 32/100 on walkability vs 4/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
Which suburb has higher rental yield, Kelso or West Bathurst?
Gross rental yield on houses is 5.25% in West Bathurst vs 3.97% in Kelso. Gross yield equals annual rent divided by purchase price. Net yield (after strata, rates, insurance, agent fees and maintenance) typically runs 1.5-2 percentage points lower.
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