Kelso vs Raglan
The verdict
Raglan is more affordable, with a median house price of $703K versus $768K in Kelso. Kelso rates higher for liveability (60 vs 24). Raglan rates higher for transport (75 vs 64). Raglan is closer to the coast (138.9 km vs 141.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Raglan rates higher (60 vs 30/100 in Kelso).
Scores
| Kelso | Raglan | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 45 |
| Transport | 64 | 75 |
| Education | 44 | 35 |
| Liveability | 60 | 24 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kelso | Raglan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,039 | 1,272 |
| Median age | 36 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,737 | $1,785 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 26.8% | 15.4% |
| Born in Australia | 86.3% | 89.5% |
| Avg household size | 2.7 | 2.9 |
Growth: Kelso High Growth · Raglan High Growth
Property
| Kelso | Raglan | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $768K | $703K |
| Median unit price | $458K | Data not available |
| House price YoY | 6.7% | 8.5% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $570 | $570 |
| Rental yield (house) | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Days on market (house) | 41 | 58 |
Median price history
Safety
| Kelso | Raglan | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 30 | 60 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 329 | 157 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 299 | 236 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,195 | 393 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 10,459 | 3,459 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kelso | Raglan | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 1 |
| Government | 2 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 941 | 978 |
Transport
| Kelso | Raglan | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 64 | 75 |
| Train stations | 1 | 2 |
| 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 | 540 m |
Liveability
| Kelso | Raglan | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 |
| Playgrounds | 5 | 1 |
| Swimming pools | 7 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 141.7 km | 138.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 155.1 km | 152.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.9 km | 7.7 km |
Population & growth
| Kelso | Raglan | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,039 | 1,272 |
| Estimated 2025 | 11,018 | 1,396 |
| Projected 2041 | 13,779 | 1,746 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.35% | 2.35% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kelso or Raglan?
Raglan has the higher residential safety score (Kelso 30/100 vs Raglan 60/100).
Which is more affordable, Kelso or Raglan?
Raglan is more affordable, with a median house price of $703K versus $768K.
Which has better schools, Kelso or Raglan?
Raglan has a higher average school ICSEA (Kelso 941 vs Raglan 978; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kelso or Raglan?
Raglan has the higher transport score (Kelso 64/100 vs Raglan 75/100).
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