Kelso
City in New South Wales, Australia
Overview
Kelso is a welcoming suburb of Bathurst, set along the Macquarie River in New South Wales. The area blends a relaxed, scenic atmosphere with convenient access to city amenities, making it ideal for families and travelers seeking a quieter base near Bathurst.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Australia
State
New South Wales
Population
10,599
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-33.42°, 149.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
83
Female Safety
86
LGBTQ+ Safety
79
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,185
Local Cost
$1,415
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
87
English
97
Temperature
13.5°C
Summer Avg
20.7°C
Winter Avg
6.3°C
Record High
39.4°C
Record Low
-4.4°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
648 mm
City Vibrancy
53
Coworking
0
Cafes
14
Nightlife
9
Parks
30
Transport
45
Walk Score
45
Footways
89.0
Airport
BHS
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.