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Kelso, QLD 4815
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
Data updated
Median House
$605,000
market range $550K-$725K
Median Unit
$715,000
list-price estimate
Gross Yield (houses)
4.7%
1yr Growth (houses)
+17.5%
market range +12.5% to +25.0%
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Kelso market and investor summary
In Kelso, QLD 4815, the median house sells for around $605K, on a gross rental yield of 4.7% for houses. House prices have moved +17.5% over the past year and +77.4% over three years. At 1.7% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price profile sits mid-range: a gross house yield near 4.7% is neither a standout cashflow play nor a pure growth bet. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.7% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Kelso: people, income and schools
Kelso is home to around 10,599 people, a number that has held fairly steady over five years. At a median age of 34, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 79% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $85,000 a year (about $1,630 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks toward the more disadvantaged end of the ABS advantage index (2 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to about 7.2 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia. Incomes have risen about 17% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 3 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing below the national school average on ICSEA. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 10,599
- +4% over 5yr
- Median age
- 34 years
- Median household income
- $85,000/yr
- Households renting
- 32%
- Family households
- 79%
- Socio-economic rank
- 2/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 3
- avg ICSEA 842
- Unemployment
- 8.0%
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Kelso
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What should I check before investing in Kelso?
Kelso has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid unit gross rental yield of 5.3%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Capital growth of +17.5% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Kelso?
The median property price in Kelso, QLD 4815 is $605K for houses.
What rental yield does Kelso show?
The gross rental yield in Kelso is 4.7% for houses and 5.3% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for Kelso?
House prices in Kelso are up 17.5% over the past year and up 77.4% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in Kelso?
The current vacancy rate in Kelso is 1.7%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Kelso?
Kelso has a population of approximately 10,599 residents, with a median age of 34.
What schools are near Kelso?
There are 3 schools within roughly 5km of Kelso. Their average ICSEA is below the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Kelso affordable to buy in?
A median house in Kelso costs about 7.2 times the median local household income (broadly in line with metropolitan Australia). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is Kelso's population growing?
The population of Kelso has grown modestly, about 4% over five years. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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