Kelso vs Rasmussen
The verdict
Rasmussen rates higher for liveability (43 vs 28). Rasmussen is closer to the coast (14.3 km vs 18.2 km).
Scores
KelsoRasmussen
| Kelso | Rasmussen | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 17 | 24 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 24 | 29 |
| Liveability | 28 | 43 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Kelso | Rasmussen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 10,599 | 4,669 |
| Median age | 34 | 32 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,626 | $1,420 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 17.6% | 17.1% |
| Born in Australia | 83.0% | 81.9% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Kelso — · Rasmussen —
Property
| Kelso | Rasmussen | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $520 | $520 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Kelso | Rasmussen | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 20 | 20 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 2,576 | 2,570 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 689 | 685 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 12,813 | 12,813 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Kelso | Rasmussen | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 2 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 835 | 866 |
Transport
| Kelso | Rasmussen | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 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) | 969.5 km | 972.5 km |
Liveability
| Kelso | Rasmussen | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 31.3°C | 31.3°C |
| Winter max temp | 25.2°C | 25.2°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 13 | 10 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 1 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 18.2 km | 14.3 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 1104.6 km | 1107.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 13.3 km | 9.8 km |
Population & growth
| Kelso | Rasmussen | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 10,599 | 4,669 |
| Estimated 2025 | 10,909 | 4,885 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.72% | 1.14% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Kelso or Rasmussen?
Kelso and Rasmussen have similar residential safety scores (20 and 20/100).
Which has better schools, Kelso or Rasmussen?
Rasmussen has a higher average school ICSEA (Kelso 835 vs Rasmussen 866; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Kelso or Rasmussen?
Kelso and Rasmussen have similar transport scores.
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