Bathurst vs Kelso, NSW suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Bathurst | Kelso |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 68.2/100 | 64.9/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 63.7/100 | 88.3/100 |
| Crime rate | 99.6 / 1k | 99.5 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 9 | 3 |
| Parks & reserves | 13 | 10 |
| Public transport stops | 250 | 283 |
| Walkability | 100.0/100 | 71.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 584 | 167 |
| Planning activity | 38 | 32 |
| Population | 7,001 | 10,039 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 3/10 | 3/10 |
Quick verdicts
Comparison summary
Bathurst and Kelso (NSW) offer different strengths across official suburb data. Bathurst leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Bathurst; Housing (desirability) favours Kelso (NSW); Crime rate favours Kelso (NSW). Quick verdicts: Retirees → Kelso (NSW), Investment → Kelso (NSW), Best value → Kelso (NSW), Best schools → Bathurst.