Kelso vs Laffing Waters
The verdict
Kelso is more affordable, with a median house price of $750K versus $1.42M in Laffing Waters. Kelso rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Laffing Waters rates higher for education (52 vs 44).
Scores
KelsoLaffing Waters
| Kelso | Laffing Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 23 |
| Transport | 64 | 0 |
| Education | 44 | 52 |
| Liveability | 60 | 22 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kelso | Laffing Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,039 | 98 |
| Median age | 36 | 41 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,737 | $2,285 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.8% | 36.2% |
| Born in Australia | 86.3% | 91.8% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 3 |
Growth: Kelso High Growth · Laffing Waters High Growth
Property
| Kelso | Laffing Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $750K | $1.42M |
| Median unit price | $512K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 4.4% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $560 | $560 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 33 | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kelso | Laffing Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 32 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 329 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 299 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,096 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,003 | 6,122 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kelso | Laffing Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 0 |
| Government | 2 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 945 | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Kelso · Laffing Waters
Transport
| Kelso | Laffing Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 0 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 1.5 km | 5.5 km |
Liveability
| Kelso | Laffing Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 2 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 3 | 0 |
| Parks | 28 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 7 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 141.7 km | 142.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 155.1 km | 157.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 6.0 km |
Population & growth
| Kelso | Laffing Waters | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,039 | 98 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,018 | 108 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,779 | 135 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.35% | 2.46% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Kelso or Laffing Waters?
Kelso is more affordable, with a median house price of $750K versus $1.42M.
Which has better public transport, Kelso or Laffing Waters?
Kelso has the higher transport score (Kelso 64/100 vs Laffing Waters 0/100).
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