Kandos
NSW 2848 • Rest of NSW
About Kandos
Kandos is a small rural town in the Mid-Western Region of New South Wales, located approximately 220 kilometres north-west of Sydney at an elevation of 633 metres within the Mid-Western Regional Council area. With a population of 1,263, the town has a median age of 54 and a median household income of $677 per week — among the lower ranges in regional NSW — reflecting economic challenges that emerged following the downturn of its once-dominant cement industry. The community includes a notable Aboriginal population, with around 9% of residents identifying as Indigenous.
Kandos developed around the Kandos cement works, which was a major regional employer for much of the 20th century, and the town retains a strong industrial heritage character. The surrounding landscape is a highlight: the nearby Capertee Valley, recognised as one of the world's widest canyons, offers spectacular scenery and birdwatching, while the Mudgee wine region lies approximately 50 kilometres to the north-west. Local facilities include a primary and secondary school, community clubs, and basic retail, with the adjacent town of Rylstone providing additional services.
Kandos falls under postcode 2848 and is governed by Mid-Western Regional Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bathurst electorate.
Location
Property Prices 2025
Median sale prices in Kandos for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.
Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.
Housing 2021 Census
23 state housing + 5 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- NSW TrainLink coach — Lithgow / Mudgee 60-90 min to Lithgow
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Access via Castlereagh Highway; Lithgow is the nearest major rail-connected town (~100km south-east)
Basic town centre amenities are accessible on foot, but a car is essential for most errands and travel beyond the town
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Kandos High School ICSEA 9026379 4103 Fleming St
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Kandos Public School ICSEA 83702 6379 4201 23-37 Dangar Street
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 3 heritage-listed places in or near Kandos, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Mid-Western Regional Local Government Area, which contains Kandos. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
2021 Census income breakdown
Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.
Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 33
- 2. New Zealand 10
- 3. Italy 8
- 4. Malta 7
- 5. Thailand 6
- 6. Fiji 5
- 7. Germany 5
- 8. Netherlands 5
- 9. Philippines 4
- 10. Vietnam 4
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)