Rylstone vs Kandos
Kandos (median $387,500) is roughly 44% cheaper to buy into than Rylstone ($696,000).
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Rylstone and Kandos side by side
| Measure | Rylstone | Kandos |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | $696,000 | $387,500 |
| Median unit | $221,040 | $138,240 |
| House price change, 12 months | – | +4.7% |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $360/wk |
| Owner occupied | 75.0% | 65.0% |
| Renter occupied | 18.0% | 28.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 3 | 3 |
| Average ICSEA | 909 | 909 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 72 | 20 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 0 | 5 |
| Population | 904 | 1,263 |
| Median age | 54 | 54 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 628 mm | 661 mm |
| Mean max, January | 29.5°C | 28.6°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
Rylstone scores higher on walkability (72/100 vs 20/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. Rylstone skews owner-occupied (75%), Kandos runs more rental-dense (65% owner).
- For buyers
- Kandos is the lower entry point at $387,500 median, 44% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
- 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
- Rylstone has a heavier family-household mix (62% vs 48%), which typically signals stronger demand for family-amenable infrastructure (parks, schools, supermarkets).
Rylstone vs Kandos: common questions
Is Rylstone or Kandos cheaper to buy in?
Kandos has the lower median house price at $387,500, roughly 44% below Rylstone ($696,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Which is more walkable, Rylstone or Kandos?
Rylstone scores 72/100 on walkability vs 20/100. 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.
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