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Kelso real estate agent — Shelly Lynham
Kelso QLD 4815 · about 18 km from the Townsville CBD
Kelso is Townsville's second most populous suburb, with around 10,600 residents at the 2021 Census. It sits in the Upper Ross beside the Ross River Dam, about 18 km from the CBD, and its many parks and the dam's parklands make it a popular choice for families.
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Most homes are brick family houses from the 1990s and 2000s, with newer estate homes and duplexes. Prices tend to suit first-home buyers and growing families looking for a bigger home for their budget, and investors are active too. Kelso State School covers the primary years, and more schools are nearby in Rasmussen and Condon.
Neighbourhood parks such as Bartlett Park and Charles Moroney Park are spread through the suburb, and shopping is in nearby Rasmussen and Thuringowa Central. JCU is about 8 km away. Some low-lying Kelso streets near creeks and drainage channels were affected in the 2019 floods, so buyers should check the council's flood maps for each address.
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The Townsville market
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Townsville (whole city) medians, March 2026 quarter. Source: Queensland Government Statistician's Office (CC BY 4.0). The latest quarter is preliminary.
- Houses $700,000 +15.7% on a year earlier
- Units and townhouses $478,750 +19.7% on a year earlier
Living in Kelso
Schools
- Kelso State School (Prep–Year 6)
Shops and amenities
- Ross River Dam and surrounding parklands
- Many neighbourhood parks, including Bartlett Park and Charles Moroney Park
- Shopping in nearby Rasmussen and Thuringowa Central
- About 8 km from JCU
Getting around
Kelso connects via Riverway Drive to Rasmussen, Condon, Douglas and the CBD. Most tenants drive, and local buses serve the main roads.
JCU is about 8 km away in a straight line, the hospital about 9 km and Lavarack Barracks about 10 km.
Things to check
Some low-lying Kelso streets near creeks and drainage channels were affected in the 2019 floods. Check the council's flood maps for the address and confirm flood cover.
Kelso FAQs
How big is Kelso?
Kelso had around 10,600 residents at the 2021 Census, the second most of any Townsville suburb.
Was Kelso affected by the 2019 floods?
Some low-lying streets near creeks and drainage channels were affected. Check the council's flood maps for the address and confirm flood cover.
From a Kelso client
★★★★★
“Shelly and the team at Lynham & Co. were terrific, helping me to get the best sale price for my property! From answering all of my silly questions, providing recommendations and connecting me with trades to complete some updates, the team couldn't have been more helpful.”
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Suburb facts reviewed September 2026. Population from the 2021 Census.