Kelvin at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
182
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Kelvin.
The postcode for Kelvin is 2380 (NSW).
Kelvin (2380) sits in the Gunnedah region of NSW.
Kelvin has roughly 182 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Kelvin 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kelvin's population at 182, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
182
Median age
43
Family households
83%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
182
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
15
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Kelvin.
Local schools for Kelvin
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Government School Catchment
Gunnedah Public School
Gunnedah High School
Carroll Public School
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Frequently asked
About Kelvin.
- What is the Kelvin postcode?
- Kelvin is in the 2380 postcode, in NSW, in the Gunnedah region.
- Where is Kelvin?
- Kelvin is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2380, in the Gunnedah region.
- What is the average rent in Kelvin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Kelvin?
- There are 14 schools serving Kelvin on this page, including St Xavier's Primary School, Gunnedah Public School, St Mary's College.
- How walkable is Kelvin?
- Kelvin has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kelvin?
- Kelvin is close to Rangari, Wean, Keepit, Orange Grove, Blue Vale.
- What is the population of Kelvin?
- The population of Kelvin is approximately 182 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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