Kelso Demographics (TAS) Local Stats

Kelso (7270) is a suburb of Tasmania, Launceston, Tasmania. It is about 203 kms from TAS's capital city of Hobart. Kelso is in the federal electorate of Lyons.

In the 2006 Census the population of Kelso is 171 and is comprised of 51.8% males and 48.2% females.

The median/average age of the Kelso population is 54 years of age, 17 years above the Australian average.

The country of birth of people living in Kelso is 84.1% Australia, 3.5% England, 1.8% Netherlands, 1.8% Norway, 1.8% Scotland.

93.5% of people speak English as their first language.

The religious make up of Kelso is 29.4% Anglican, 25.9% No Religion, 7.6% Uniting Church, 7.1% Catholic, 6.5% Baptist.

59.3% of people are married, 17.3% have never married and 12.7% are separated or divorced. There are 12 widowed people living in Kelso.

41% of the people living in Kelso are employed full time, while 44.3% are employed on a part time basis. Kelso has an above average unemployment rate of 6.6% and 81 people are not part of the labour force.

The average individual income is $248.00 per week and the average household income is $520.00 per week.

The average rent in Kelso is $153 per week and the average mortgage repayment is $604 per month. 57.7% are fully owned, and 32.1% are in the process of being purchased by home loan mortgage. 12.8% of homes are rented.

Check out FY 2013 Tax Stats for Kelso postcode 7270