Kelso
NSW 2795 • Rest of NSW
About Kelso
Kelso serves as Bathurst's primary growth suburb, about 5 kilometres from the city centre in the central western tablelands. This suburb of roughly 10,000 residents provides family housing and commercial facilities for the broader Bathurst region. The character is practical regional suburban.
Families settling in the Bathurst area often choose Kelso for its newer housing and facilities. Shopping centres serve daily needs while Bathurst's comprehensive services are nearby. The community is family-focused and practical, typical of regional Australia. The climate offers genuine seasons - cold winters and pleasant summers - that attract those seeking alternatives to coastal humidity.
Kelso falls under postcode 2795 and is governed by Bathurst Regional Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bathurst electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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70 Elington Road
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Bathurst High School ICSEA 983Hope St
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Bathurst Public School ICSEA 983George St
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Bathurst South Public School ICSEA 936Havannah St
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Bathurst West Public School ICSEA 927Suttor St
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Carenne School ICSEA 908158 Browning St
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98 George Street
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Gormans Hill Road
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Eglinton Public School ICSEA 986Alexander St
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French-Smith Place
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Kelso High School ICSEA 859Boyd St
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Kelso Public School ICSEA 85919 Gilmour Street
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Meadow Flat Public School ICSEA 1000Great Western Hwy
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4173 O'Connell Road
Heritage-Listed Places
There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Kelso, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Kelso by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Kelso Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Kelso" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
194 state housing + 22 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 143
- 2. New Zealand 87
- 3. India 60
- 4. Philippines 54
- 5. Netherlands 38
- 6. Scotland 38
- 7. Nepal 35
- 8. South Africa 29
- 9. Sri Lanka 26
- 10. China 22
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)