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Kelso sits on Bathurst’s eastern edge beside the Macquarie River and is backed by parklands and sporting fields. Tree-lined streets mix heritage cottages and brick homes with newer subdivisions, and the area attracts families and long-term local residents. Local shops, community facilities and riverside walking routes cover everyday needs, while the Bathurst CBD and regional health and education services are within easy reach. The steady rhythm of school runs, weekend sport and open green space describes the everyday life here and will suit people after a quieter suburban lifestyle close to city amenities.

About 10,039 people live in Kelso and the median age is 36, with roughly 71.6% of dwellings owner-occupied, which contributes to an established, settled character. The suburb is the focus of several recent and planned projects: a completed highway upgrade, construction commenced on a Stage 1 industrial estate expansion, a Kelso traffic access study and a proposed intermodal freight terminal (no construction announced). Nearby works include the Bathurst Hospital redevelopment and local road improvements, and council-owned land such as the Edgells Lane Brick Pits is held for ecological protection. Whether Kelso suits you depends on the lifestyle you want.

Buying a house in Kelso sits well above what a typical local household earned at the last Census. The median house price of $855,750 is about 9.5 times a typical local annual household income at the last Census. Renting a house at $630 a week would take roughly 36.3% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, which is a sizeable share.

On these figures, buying looks more stretched against local incomes than renting; whether that feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

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

Over the past 12 months in Kelso, median house values rose 7.4% and house rents increased 8.6%. That means both capital value and rental income have grown over the year, with rents edging slightly ahead of price growth.

If rental income is your priority, the 8.6% rent change is the figure to focus on; if capital growth matters more, look to the 7.4% rise in median house value. Whether those movements make Kelso a suitable investment for you depends 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.