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Kandos NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kandos, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Kandos NSW is 1,263 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kandos is $457 per week ($23,764 per year). Median rent in Kandos is $220 per week ($953 per month). Kandos has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Kandos has a population density of 31.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kandos is England. The most common religion is No Religion (31% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kandos is $867.

There were 25 recorded offences in Kandos in 2025-26, a rate of 20 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (7 offences).

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Kandos Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kandos Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$457/wk

$23,764 per year

#8596 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$220/wk

$953 per month

#7029 of 14,663

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Median Age

54years

16 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$867/mo

Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Kandos Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.8% (642) Female 49.2% (623)

Population Density

31.6

people per km²

1,263 people · 39.9 km²

Households

1.8

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,022

Family income/wk

Kandos Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Kandos Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

74.4% 290 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

25.6% 100 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Kandos Country of Birth

Australia

95.8%

England

3.6%

Germany

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Kandos Religion

No Religion

30.9%

Anglican

28.1%

Catholic

20.1%

Not stated

12.6%

Uniting Church

4.1%

Christian (other)

1.7%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.5%

Buddhism

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kandos Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

43.6%

Year 12 or equivalent

33.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

14.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Kandos Languages Spoken at Home

Vietnamese

25.0%

Urdu

25.0%

Cantonese

20.0%

Arabic

15.0%

Other

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Kandos Employment

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Employed full-time

15.9% 151 people

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Employed part-time

15.5% 147 people

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Unemployed

4.3% 41 people

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Not in labour force

64.3% 610 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Kandos Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

54.9%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

18.4%

Bachelor Degree

14.4%

Certificate I/II

6.6%

Postgraduate Degree

4.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Kandos Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

22.3%

Community & Personal Service

18.4%

Professionals

16.8%

Managers

10.1%

Clerical & Administrative

8.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

8.9%

Sales Workers

7.8%

Labourers

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Kandos Field of Study

Engineering

28.6%

Management & Commerce

17.3%

Health

13.7%

Society & Culture

13.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

7.7%

Education

7.1%

Architecture & Building

4.2%

Agriculture & Environment

3.6%

Creative Arts

3.0%

Information Technology

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Kandos Dwelling Types

Separate house

96.9%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kandos Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

4.4%

$1-$149/wk

1.3%

$150-$299/wk

4.6%

$300-$399/wk

5.8%

$400-$499/wk

22.0%

$500-$649/wk

9.3%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

4.0%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

2.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.6%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.1%

$4,000+/wk

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kandos Marital Status

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Married

32.4% 352

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Separated

4.7% 51

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Divorced

15.8% 172

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Widowed

12.5% 136

👤

Never married

34.5% 375

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kandos Ancestry

Australian

33.8%

English

33.2%

Irish

7.4%

Scottish

6.9%

Aboriginal Australianralian

6.8%

German

3.7%

Other

3.3%

Italian

1.3%

Chinese

1.1%

Maltese

1.1%

Dutch

0.7%

Filipino

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kandos School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

41.2%

Secondary — Government

35.9%

Vocational Education

17.1%

Pre-school

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Kandos Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

13.4% 302

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No need for assistance

86.6% 1,950

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Kandos Volunteering

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Volunteer

18.4% 179

—

Not a volunteer

81.6% 792

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kandos Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

3.7%

$300-$449/mo

13.4%

$450-$599/mo

9.8%

$600-$799/mo

14.6%

$800-$999/mo

25.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.0%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

7.3%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kandos How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.8%

Did not go to work

16.5%

Walked only

8.5%

Car (passenger)

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Kandos Car Ownership

0 vehicles

8.3%

1 vehicle

48.8%

2 vehicles

28.5%

3 vehicles

8.7%

4+ vehicles

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Kandos Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.2%

2 bedrooms

31.2%

3 bedrooms

47.8%

4 bedrooms

14.0%

5 bedrooms

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Kandos Population Mobility

10.2%

moved in the last year

32.1%

moved in the last 5 years

11.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

33.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kandos Indigenous Population

10.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

229

Indigenous residents

2,017

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kandos Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

168

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Asthma

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Kandos Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

12.7%

$1-$149/wk

3.8%

$150-$299/wk

11.3%

$300-$399/wk

12.0%

$400-$499/wk

12.2%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

3.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.6%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.2%

$3,500+/wk

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kandos Family Structure

Couple — no children

37.6%

Couple — children under 15

24.6%

One parent — children under 15

13.4%

One parent — no children under 15

12.3%

Couple — no children under 15

12.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kandos Military Service

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Previously served

4.3% 42

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Never served

95.7% 924

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kandos Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.0% 136

—

Did not provide

86.0% 833

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kandos Children Ever Born

No children

23.3%

1 child

11.8%

2 children

25.6%

3 children

24.7%

4 children

11.3%

5+ children

3.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Kandos When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Kandos Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.9%

5–14 hours

24.1%

15–29 hours

13.9%

30+ hours

14.5%

Did not do domestic work

32.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Kandos Household Size

1 person

49.3%

2 persons

34.3%

3 persons

7.2%

4 persons

5.0%

5 persons

3.0%

6+ persons

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kandos Where Residents Moved From

Same address

984

Moved from NSW

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Kandos Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.2%

Step family — no other children

9.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kandos Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 25 total

Theft

Other Against Person

Assault

Other Against Property

Sexual Offences

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Weapons

Offence trend by year:

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Kandos Schools

schools nearby

government

870

avg ICSEA score

261

total students

Kandos High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 166 students

902

ICSEA

Kandos Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 95 students

837

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Kandos Rent Prices & Affordability

32%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $677/wk

Median Rent $220/wk

Rent-to-Income 32.5%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Kandos

Your weekly income

≈ $2,934/month

Median rent $220/wk

Left after rent $457/wk

Rent share 32.5%

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Kandos vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Collarenebri

Pop: 634 Income: $533/wk Rent: $180/wk

Main Arm

Pop: 640 Income: $628/wk Rent: $450/wk

Croudace Bay

Pop: 641 Income: $766/wk Rent: $478/wk

Hillsborough (Lake Macquarie - NSW)

Pop: 641 Income: $828/wk Rent: $420/wk

Hallsville

Pop: 642 Income: $843/wk Rent: $410/wk

Michelago

Pop: 642 Income: $1,262/wk Rent: $400/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kandos

What is the population of Kandos NSW?

The population of Kandos NSW is 1,263 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 31.6 people per km².Kandos is ranked #3,642 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kandos?

The median personal income in Kandos NSW is $457 per week, or $23,764 per year.The median household income is $677 per week.Family income is $1,022 per week.Kandos is ranked #8,596 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kandos?

Median rent in Kandos NSW is $220 per week ($953 per month).Rent represents 32.5% of household income, which is considered moderate.Kandos ranks #7,029 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kandos?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kandos NSW is $867. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kandos?

The median age in Kandos NSW is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kandos a good suburb to live in?

Kandos is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,263.The median income is $457/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (32.5% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12065. All dollar figures in AUD.