Kandos, NSW 2848 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kandos is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2848, home to 1,263 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Lithgow local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 158 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,263
- Median age
- 54 years
- Median household income
- $677 /week
- Median personal income
- $457 /week
- Median family income
- $1,022 /week
- Average household size
- 1.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Mid-Western Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $220 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $867
- Rent share of household income
- 32%
Schools
- Kandos Public School
- Kandos High School
- Rylstone Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 18 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 31 bus stops
- Buchanan Before McDonald St
- Buchanan St After Noyes St
- Buchanan St Before Davies Rd
- Kandos Public School, Jaques St
- Kandos High School, Fleming St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 18 parks and reserves
- 1 library
- 2 supermarkets
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 99.7% of the 880 resolvable premises in Kandos. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Node: 99.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 121 across postcode 2848 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 19% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 55 violent offences, 15 theft, 15 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kandos?
Kandos (NSW 2848) had 1,263 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the Mid-Western Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Kandos?
The median advertised rent in Kandos is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kandos?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Kandos covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kandos Public School (0.3 km), Kandos High School (0.3 km), Rylstone Public School (7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kandos?
Kandos is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (99.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kandos?
Across postcode 2848, 121 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (55), theft (15), property damage (15). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Kandos?
31 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kandos centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 18 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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