Tasmania · Suburb Profile

Kelso TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Kelso, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Kelso TAS is 182 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Kelso is $514 per week ($26,728 per year). Median rent in Kelso is $285 per week ($1,235 per month). Kelso has a median age of 62 years, older than the national median of 38. Kelso has a population density of 20.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Kelso is England. The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kelso is $1,250.

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Kelso Population

residents (Census 2021)

Kelso Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$514/wk

$26,728 per year

#8070 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$285/wk

$1,235 per month

#5291 of 14,663

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Median Age

62years

24 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,250/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.7 per bedroom

Kelso Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.6% (90) Female 49.4% (88)

Population Density

20.1

people per km²

182 people · 9.0 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,350

Family income/wk

Kelso Age Distribution

0-4

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

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)

Kelso Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

72.4% 42 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

27.6% 16 dwellings

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

Kelso Country of Birth

Australia

92.4%

England

7.6%

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

Kelso Religion

No Religion

42.1%

Anglican

22.4%

Not stated

11.5%

Catholic

7.1%

Uniting Church

5.5%

Baptist

4.9%

Christian (other)

3.3%

Buddhism

3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Kelso Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

48.2%

Year 12 or equivalent

36.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

10.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

4.3%

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

Kelso Employment

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Employed full-time

17.5% 27 people

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Employed part-time

14.9% 23 people

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Unemployed

4.5% 7 people

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Not in labour force

63.0% 97 people

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

Kelso Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

55.6%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.4%

Bachelor Degree

18.5%

Certificate I/II

5.6%

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

Kelso Occupation

Community & Personal Service

21.1%

Clerical & Administrative

21.1%

Managers

18.4%

Technicians & Trade Workers

15.8%

Labourers

7.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.9%

Professionals

7.9%

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

Kelso Field of Study

Society & Culture

30.0%

Health

23.3%

Engineering

13.3%

Creative Arts

13.3%

Education

10.0%

Management & Commerce

10.0%

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

Kelso Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Kelso Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

5.0%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

8.3%

$650-$799/wk

18.3%

$800-$999/wk

10.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

6.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

10.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

10.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.0%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.3%

$4,000+/wk

6.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Kelso Marital Status

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Married

40.3% 71

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Separated

5.1% 9

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Divorced

22.2% 39

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Widowed

8.5% 15

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Never married

23.9% 42

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Kelso Ancestry

English

34.5%

Australian

30.6%

Irish

9.1%

Scottish

8.3%

Other

4.4%

Chinese

2.4%

Dutch

2.4%

Aboriginal Australianralian

2.0%

French

2.0%

German

2.0%

Italian

1.2%

Polish

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Kelso School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

100.0%

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

Kelso Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

7.2% 25

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No need for assistance

92.8% 320

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

Kelso Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.2% 25

—

Not a volunteer

83.8% 129

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Kelso Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Kelso How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

72.9%

Did not go to work

14.6%

Car (passenger)

12.5%

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

Kelso Car Ownership

1 vehicle

37.9%

2 vehicles

41.4%

3 vehicles

10.3%

4+ vehicles

10.3%

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

Kelso Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.2%

2 bedrooms

19.7%

3 bedrooms

64.8%

4 bedrooms

11.3%

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

Kelso Population Mobility

17.7%

moved in the last year

41.5%

moved in the last 5 years

9.7%

unemployment rate (Census)

36.3%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Kelso Indigenous Population

0.9%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

335

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Kelso Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Heart disease

Lung condition

Diabetes

Asthma

Cancer

Kidney disease

Stroke

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

Kelso Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk

2.9%

$150-$299/wk

9.5%

$300-$399/wk

13.3%

$400-$499/wk

9.5%

$500-$649/wk

10.5%

$650-$799/wk

12.4%

$800-$999/wk

12.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Kelso Family Structure

Couple — no children

61.9%

Couple — children under 15

17.5%

Couple — no children under 15

12.4%

One parent — children under 15

4.1%

One parent — no children under 15

4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Kelso Military Service

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Previously served

8.9% 14

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Never served

91.1% 143

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Kelso Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

15.9% 25

—

Did not provide

84.1% 132

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Kelso Children Ever Born

No children

16.7%

2 children

50.0%

3 children

33.3%

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

Kelso When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

1971–1980

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

Kelso Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

14.4%

5–14 hours

32.7%

15–29 hours

18.3%

30+ hours

9.2%

Did not do domestic work

25.5%

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

Kelso Household Size

1 person

27.8%

2 persons

48.6%

3 persons

11.1%

4 persons

5.6%

5 persons

6.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Kelso Where Residents Moved From

Same address

130

Moved from TAS

Moved from QLD

Moved from NSW

Moved from VIC

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

Kelso Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Kelso Rent Prices & Affordability

28%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,025/wk

Median Rent $285/wk

Rent-to-Income 27.8%

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

If you earn X in Kelso

Your weekly income

≈ $4,442/month

Median rent $285/wk

Left after rent $740/wk

Rent share 27.8%

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Kelso vs State & National Average

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Pop: 91 Income: $450/wk

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Pop: 91 Income: $810/wk Rent: $290/wk

Great Bay

Pop: 92 Income: $774/wk Rent: $300/wk

Rosegarland

Pop: 92 Income: $844/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Pop: 92 Income: $792/wk Rent: $255/wk

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Pop: 92 Income: $734/wk Rent: $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Kelso

What is the population of Kelso TAS?

The population of Kelso TAS is 182 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 20.1 people per km².Kelso is ranked #7,222 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Kelso?

The median personal income in Kelso TAS is $514 per week, or $26,728 per year.The median household income is $1,025 per week.Family income is $1,350 per week.Kelso is ranked #8,070 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Kelso?

Median rent in Kelso TAS is $285 per week ($1,235 per month).Rent represents 27.8% of household income, which is considered moderate.Kelso ranks #5,291 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Kelso?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Kelso TAS is $1,250. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Kelso?

The median age in Kelso TAS is 62 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Kelso a good suburb to live in?

Kelso is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 182.The median income is $514/wk, which is below the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.8% 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: 60300. All dollar figures in AUD.