Kelvin, NSW 2380 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Kelvin is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2380, home to 182 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Gunnedah local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 328 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 182
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,812 /week
- Median personal income
- $809 /week
- Median family income
- $1,713 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Gunnedah
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Parkes
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $220 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,180
- Rent share of household income
- 12%
Schools
School data refreshes annually from ACARA and state education departments.
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops
- 2015 Kelvin Rd
- Kelvin Rd Opp 2015
- Euralia Property, Kelvin Rd
- Kelvin Rd Opp Euralia Property
- Prairies Rd At Kelvin Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (33.1°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 660 mm
- Reference station: Tamworth Airport AWS, 61.1 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 57.9% of the 57 resolvable premises in Kelvin. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 57.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 42.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,296 across postcode 2380 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 7% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 318 violent offences, 241 theft, 204 vehicle theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Kelvin?
Kelvin (NSW 2380) had 182 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Gunnedah local government area.
What is the median rent in Kelvin?
The median advertised rent in Kelvin is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
What NBN technology is available in Kelvin?
Kelvin is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (57.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Kelvin?
Across postcode 2380, 1,296 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (318), theft (241), vehicle theft (204). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Kelvin?
In Kelvin, mean daily temperatures range from 9.9°C to 25°C and annual rainfall is 660 mm measured at the Tamworth Airport AWS weather station (61.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Kelvin?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Kelvin centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 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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