Kelso (Tas.)
TASKelso (Tas.) is a growing suburb in TAS with 182 residents.
- SAL code
- 60300
- SA2
- 602021053
- Population
- 182
- LGA
- West Tamar
Kelso (Tas.), TAS had 182 residents at the 2021 Census, with the broader statistical area showing a 4.6% growth over the last five years. The predominant age group is 55-64 years, and the median age sits at 62. Households are most often couples without children, and those with a mortgage repay a median of $1,250 a month. Around 84.1% of homes are owner-occupied, with the largest single tenure being owned outright at 60.9%. Most dwellings are separate houses, making up 100.0% of the suburb's housing stock. Labour-force participation reaches 36.3%, with an unemployment rate of 8.1%. Source: ABS Census 2021 and Estimated Resident Population, with amenity counts from state Open Data and OpenStreetMap.
Population
?182
Suburb · Census 2021
5-Year Growth
+4.6%
3yr: +1.2% · 10yr: +10.7%
SA2 · 5yr
Household Income
$1,025/wk
Suburb · Census 2021 median
Median Age
62
Suburb · Census 2021
Socio-Economic Index
?2/10
SA2 · more disadvantaged
Unemployment
?5.8%
SA2 · Q4 2025
Hospitals
No data for this suburb
Childcare services
No data for this suburb
Parks & green space
OpenStreetMap parks data not yet loaded for TAS
Transport stops
No data for this suburb
Dwelling approvals
?14
West Tamar · Feb 2026
Median House Sale Price
state Valuer-General sale price data not yet loaded for TAS
Safety & Crime
state police crime data not yet loaded for TAS
Tasmania Police publishes aggregates at LGA level only
Population over time — Beauty Point - Beaconsfield (SA2)
ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2; Kelso (Tas.) suburb alone is ~182 (Census 2021).
Source: ABS ERP (latest release · 2025) · Census 2021. Numbers refreshed quarterly.
Growth at a Glance
Population grew from 3,600 to 4,216 over 24 years, averaging 0.7% per year.
Government school catchment
Intake zonePrimary
Beaconsfield Primary School
Secondary
No catchment
Source: TAS DECYP — School catchments (via TheLIST). Boundaries can be amended without notice; confirm with the school before relying on enrolment.
Profile
Census snapshot
Housing
Almost entirely detached houses (100%), owner-occupied (84.1%), built for families (65% are 3 bed).
Dwelling mix
Tenure
TAS 26%
Number of bedrooms
Bushfire risk
Source: TAS TFS Bushfire-Prone Areas
As of May 2026
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped bushfire polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions.
Flood risk
This suburb falls outside every flood polygon mapped by the relevant authority. Always confirm at the property address — local conditions and unmapped overlays can still apply.
Overlap is the percentage of the suburb's land area inside the mapped flood polygons. Always verify the exact property address with the relevant authority before making decisions. Source when available: Tasmania Fire Service / DNRE — BPA + Strategic Flood Maps (via TheLIST).
Planning zones
5 zones in suburb| Code | Zone | % covered | Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| RURAL | RuralRural | 57.7% | 5.21 km² |
| RURAL_LIVING | Rural LivingRural | 38.0% | 3.43 km² |
| ENVIRONMENTAL_MANAGEMENT | Environmental ManagementEnvironmental | 1.9% | 0.17 km² |
| LOW_DENSITY_RESIDENTIAL | Low Density ResidentialResidential | 1.8% | 0.17 km² |
| RECREATION | RecreationRecreation | 0.5% | 0.05 km² |
Source: TAS Tasmanian Planning Scheme Zones (ZONE_TAS/2026-04-30/c0dd9f59cffca279) · As of Apr 2026. Zone boundaries are amended periodically; verify the exact property with the relevant council before relying on permitted use.