Kelso
QLD 4815 • Rest of QLD
About Kelso
Kelso is a suburb of Townsville in North Queensland, 10 kilometres from the CBD. The suburb offers affordable family housing with access to Willows Shopping Centre and proximity to regional services.
Affordable Townsville living defines Kelso—families find accessible housing while maintaining tropical lifestyle. The suburb attracts working families seeking North Queensland at reasonable prices.
Kelso falls under postcode 4815 and is governed by Townsville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Thuringowa electorate.
Location
State
Postcode
4815
Urban Area
Thuringowa
LGA
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-19.39°, 146.72°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
17.17 km²
Elevation
29m
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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65 Allambie Lane
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Yvette Street
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Allambie Lane
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190 Hervey's Range Road
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26 - 54 Vickers Road South
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,496
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
34 years
Demographics
Census 2016
10,538
Census 2021
10,599
▲ 0.6% growth
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income 2016
$33,124
Income 2021
$40,404
▲ 22.0% increase
Income Comparison
Population: ABS Census 2021
Income: ABS Census 2021
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Born in Australia
8,802
Born Overseas
912
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 217
- 2. England 212
- 3. Philippines 58
- 4. Papua New Guinea 50
- 5. Germany 35
- 6. Scotland 27
- 7. South Africa 26
- 8. Malaysia 17
- 9. Netherlands 17
- 10. United States 17
- 11. Thailand 16
- 12. Italy 14
- 13. Zimbabwe 11
- 14. China 10
- 15. Indonesia 10
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)
Australian
4,233
English
4,011
Australian Aboriginal
1,240
Irish
1,036
Scottish
1,035
German
565
Italian
429
Dutch
141
Chinese
113
Filipino
94
Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census
7,412
Both parents born in Australia
1,148
Both parents born overseas
1,115
One parent AU, one overseas
Religion 2021 Census
Christianity
46.0%
No Religion
42.5%
Buddhism
0.4%
Islam
0.1%
Hinduism
0.0%
Judaism
0.0%
Age Distribution 2021 Census
0-4 years
683 (6.4%)
5-14 years
1,816 (17.1%)
15-19 years
758 (7.2%)
20-24 years
760 (7.2%)
25-34 years
1,337 (12.6%)
35-44 years
1,360 (12.8%)
45-54 years
1,420 (13.4%)
55-64 years
1,202 (11.3%)
65-74 years
858 (8.1%)
75-84 years
342 (3.2%)
85+ years
63 (0.6%)