Kelso

NSW 2795 • Rest of NSW

10,039
Population (2021)
$41,756
Median Income
31.82 km²
Area
689m
Elevation
Bathurst RegionFamily HousingRegional SuburbCommercial Hub

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

Postcode
2795
Urban Area
Bathurst
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.43°, 149.62°
Statistical Area
Rest of NSW
Area
31.82 km²
Elevation
689m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏛️ Heritage-Listed Places

There is 1 heritage-listed place in or near Kelso, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.

71-85 Gilmour Street Kelso • SHR #01852

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$360
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,800
Avg Household Size
2.7 people
Median Age
36 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
8,968
Census 2021
10,039
11.9% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$34,476
Income 2021
$41,756
21.1% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,662
Born Overseas 874

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
  • 11. Germany 22
  • 12. United States 18
  • 13. Ireland 17
  • 14. Canada 16
  • 15. Thailand 16

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 4,420
English 4,275
Irish 1,293
Scottish 984
Australian Aboriginal 861
German 292
Italian 199
Dutch 124
Chinese 86
Indian 83

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

7,508
Both parents born in Australia
1,131
Both parents born overseas
897
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
59.1%
No Religion
31.3%
Hinduism
0.9%
Islam
0.9%
Buddhism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
689 (6.9%)
5-14 years
1,562 (15.6%)
15-19 years
704 (7.0%)
20-24 years
590 (5.9%)
25-34 years
1,310 (13.0%)
35-44 years
1,201 (12.0%)
45-54 years
1,236 (12.3%)
55-64 years
1,065 (10.6%)
65-74 years
898 (8.9%)
75-84 years
549 (5.5%)
85+ years
242 (2.4%)

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