Question 1

Is Kelso a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Kelso is a small coastal village in northern Tasmania where the Tamar River meets Bass Strait, framed by dunes and low coastal scrub. It has a quiet, beach-oriented character with modest single-storey homes and holiday cottages close to the foreshore. The beach and nearby reserves draw people for fishing, swimming and coastal walks, while everyday shopping and services are found in nearby towns. It suits those after a relaxed seaside pace, weekend retreats or a low-density base within reach of larger regional centres.

With 182 residents and a median age of 62, Kelso’s community skews older and is largely owner-occupied, with 89.2% of homes owned outright or with a mortgage. Recent upgrades have improved boating and foreshore access, including a new floating pontoon at the boat ramp, an accepted proposal to extend the pontoon, land acquired for public toilets and maintenance to a stormwater drainage outlet. Whether it suits you comes down to the pace and conveniences you want.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Kelso?

Accepted Answer

Kelso's median total household income at the last Census was $1,025 a week. There haven't been enough recent property sales or rentals in Kelso to publish reliable price and rent figures, so it isn't possible to describe how expensive it is to live here compared with local incomes.

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 Kelso a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

There haven't been enough recent sales in Kelso to publish reliable 12-month changes in house or unit values and rents. Without those published movements, there isn't a clear picture of how the suburb performed as an investment over the past year.

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.

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