Kelso, NSW 2795 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kelso is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2795, home to 10,039 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Cabonne local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 160 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 10,039
- Median age
- 36 years
- Median household income
- $1,737 /week
- Median personal income
- $803 /week
- Median family income
- $2,040 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Bathurst Regional
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $360 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,800
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Kelso Public School
- Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus
- Bathurst Public School
- Denison College of Secondary Education, Bathurst High Campus
- Bathurst South Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 30 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 72 bus stops
- Boyd St Opp Kelso Public School
- 59 Sydney Rd
- Kelso Public School, Boyd St
- Kelso Public School, Barina Pkwy
- 90 Sydney Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 22 cafés
- 51 restaurants
- 23 pubs and bars
- 83 parks and reserves
- 19 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 9 supermarkets
- 14 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 52.6% of the 5,113 resolvable premises in Kelso. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 52.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Node: 43.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 4.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,560 across postcode 2795 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,130 violent offences, 674 theft, 517 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kelso?
Kelso (NSW 2795) had 10,039 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Bathurst Regional local government area.
What is the median rent in Kelso?
The median advertised rent in Kelso is $360/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Kelso?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Kelso covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kelso Public School (0.2 km), Denison College of Secondary Education, Kelso High Campus (1.2 km), Bathurst Public School (3.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Kelso?
Kelso is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (52.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kelso?
Across postcode 2795, 3,560 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (1,130), theft (674), other (517). 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 Kelso?
72 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kelso centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 30 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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