Kelso
NSW 2795 · Bathurst Regional
10,039 (2021) → 11,018 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Kelso is a high growth suburb in Bathurst Regional, NSW 2795, about 155km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $750K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 142km inland. Kelso has an overall score of 57/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 32/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.42%), New Zealand (0.87%), India (0.6%), Philippines (0.54%), Netherlands (0.38%)
Top languages: Arabic (0.47%), Punjabi (0.42%), Nepali (0.41%), Tagalog (0.29%), Cantonese (0.21%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 982 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Holy Family Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1028
- Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High CampusSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 937
- Kelso Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 871
Nearby (within 10km)
- Scots All Saints CollegeCombined · Independent · 1.4kmICSEA 1083
- Raglan Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.5kmICSEA 983
- MacKillop CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 3.5kmICSEA 1041
- Cathedral Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 4.4kmICSEA 1038
- Bathurst Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.8kmICSEA 996
- St Stanislaus' CollegeSecondary · Independent · 4.8kmICSEA 1047
- Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High CampusSecondary · Government · 5kmICSEA 963
- St Stanislaus' College, Sunnyside FarmSecondary · Independent · 5km
- Bathurst South Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.2kmICSEA 923
- Carenne SchoolCombined · Government · 5.3kmICSEA 909
- The Assumption Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.3kmICSEA 1030
- St Philomena's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 5.6kmICSEA 1023
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Not much nightlife
Very few licensed venues nearby — you'll be heading to a neighbouring suburb for a night out.
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Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Limited options
Below average for childcare access — fewer services nearby, and families may need to travel further for preferred options.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Kelso
Is Kelso safe?
Kelso has a residential safety score of 32/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 12,003 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Kelso?
In Kelso, the median house price is $750K and the median unit price is $512K. Median weekly house rent is $560.
How far is Kelso from Sydney CBD?
Kelso is about 155.1 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Kelso?
Kelso has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 945 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Kelso?
Kelso has a transport score of 64/100, including 1 train station.