Bomaderry vs Kelso
Property investment comparison - Bomaderry, NSW 2541 vs Kelso, NSW 2795
Head-to-head across core investment metrics: Bomaderry wins 1, Kelso wins 2. The better choice depends on whether you're optimising for cash flow, growth, affordability, or liquidity, the table below highlights the winner on each metric.
| Metric | Bomaderry | Kelso |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $800K | $800K |
| Median unit price | - | $420K |
| Gross rental yield (houses) | - | 4.09% |
| Gross rental yield (units) | 4.50% | - |
| 1-year house growth | +3.9% | +6.7% |
| 3-year house growth | +9.5% | +13.0% |
| Vacancy rate | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Population | 6,738 | 10,039 |
Bomaderry vs Kelso: what the numbers say
Houses cost about the same in both suburbs: the median house price is $800K in Bomaderry and $800K in Kelso.
Over the past year house prices moved +3.9% in Bomaderry and +6.7% in Kelso, so recent momentum favours Kelso, although both suburbs recorded growth.
Looking back three years, Bomaderry houses are +9.5% and Kelso houses +13.0%, so Kelso has compounded faster than Bomaderry over the longer window.
Rental vacancy is 0.6% in Bomaderry and 0.7% in Kelso, so landlords in Bomaderry face less competition for tenants. Anything under 2% is generally read as a tight market where tenants compete for homes.
Kelso is the bigger suburb, with a population of 10,039 against 6,738, larger than Bomaderry; a larger suburb usually means a deeper pool of buyers and tenants.
In short: Kelso for recent price momentum, Bomaderry for the tighter rental market. Which matters more depends on whether the investor is buying for cash flow, capital growth or affordability.
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