Question 1

Is Kandos a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Kandos is a small country town in the Central Tablelands, closely linked with neighbouring Rylstone and set among farmland and rugged bushland. Its industrial past from the cement works and quarrying is visible in brick buildings and workers' cottages alongside newer homes. A modest main street provides shops, cafes and community facilities, and rural drives, walking and creek-side spots are close by. The area appeals to people looking for a quieter regional lifestyle, including farmers, tradespeople and creatives.

The town has about 1,263 residents, a median age of 54 and a typical household income of $677 a week. Most homes are owner-occupied and couple families make up just over seven in ten families, which gives Kandos a settled, owner-occupied character. Local projects such as a playground upgrade at Rotary Park, improvements to the community hall and a Transport for NSW feasibility study into reinstating the Kandos–Gulgong rail line show ongoing local investment and planning. Whether Kandos suits you comes down to whether a small regional town with these features fits what you want.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Kandos?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Kandos are about $380 a week, which is roughly 56.1% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census. That is a large share of income, so for people renting here that cost would take up well over half of a typical local household's weekly earnings.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Kandos a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

If you're considering Kandos as an investment, the house side is where the movement has been this year: median house values rose a strong 10.3% over the past 12 months, and house rents increased a solid 8.6% over the same period. In other words, capital growth for houses has been the stronger performer this year; which of those results matters to you will depend on your own goals and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	10.3%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	6	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	52	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$380	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	8.6%	N/A

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