Side by sideSuburb comparison

Rasmussen vs Kelso.

Suburb-to-suburb comparison across price, growth, lifestyle, schools and risk. Rasmussen edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Rasmussen (927) sits above Kelso (884).

The takeWhich suburb suits which buyer

For buyers

We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.

For investors

Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.

For families

Rasmussen edges out on average school ICSEA (927 vs 884).

Common questionsRasmussen vs Kelso

Common questions

Does Rasmussen or Kelso have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Rasmussen scores 927 vs 884 in Kelso. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.

The numbers behind the take

Rasmussen
Metric
Kelso

Price & Market

Median house
Median unit
+0.0%
Annual growth (house)
+0.0%
Days on market

Rental

$520/wk
Rent (house / wk)
$520/wk
$263/wk
Rent (unit / wk)
$251/wk
55.0%
Owner occupied
43.0%
Renter occupied

Lifestyle & Demographics

0
Walk score
0
0
Transit score
0
0
Bike score
0
4,669
Population
21,397
32
Median age
35

Risk & Hazard

Flood class
Bushfire risk

Schools

20
Schools nearby
10
927
Avg ICSEA
884

Climate

1036 mm
Annual rainfall
1036 mm
31.4°C
Mean max (Jan)
31.4°C

Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).