Kelso, NSW Family Guide
NSW 2795 · Bathurst Regional Council
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Parks, playgrounds and community places to discover nearby.
Activities around Kelso
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Sports & local clubs around Kelso
Football (AFL) around Kelso
2 listed within 5 km of Kelso
4.1 km from central Kelso
4.2 km from central Kelso
Not finding it in Kelso? Listed in Bathurst (2 · 2.8 km)
Swimming around Kelso
2 listed within 5 km of Kelso
2.8 km from central Kelso
3.1 km from central Kelso
Not finding it in Kelso? Listed in Bathurst (2 · 2.8 km)
More sports
- Soccer (1 in Kelso · 1 within 5 km) — Mansco Soccer Field (1.9 km)
More things to do around Kelso
Arts & dance around Kelso
2 listed within 5 km of Kelso
2.8 km from central Kelso
3.7 km from central Kelso
Not finding it in Kelso? Listed in Bathurst (1 · 2.8 km), West Bathurst (1 · 4.7 km)
Schools within 3 km of Kelso
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4 schools within 3 km of the Kelso centre, 3 with a Kelso address. See all schools with a Kelso address
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Parks, playgrounds & community places
Within 3 km (pools 5 km). Features shown only where verified.
Playgrounds (verified features) (1)
Sports grounds (2)
What's coming up
One-off events and programs listed within 5 km, over the next 60 days.
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At a glance
This guide brings together what AroundSchools lists for families in and around Kelso: 11 kids' activities within 5 km, 3 schools in Kelso, and parks and playgrounds.
- Kids' activities
- Arts & dance
- Parks & places
- 3 parks · 1 verified playground
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- Bathurst and West Bathurst
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Browse mapped places (21)
- Denison College of Secondary Education - KelsoSchool
- Kelso Public SchoolSchool
- Scots All Saints CollegeSchool
- Holy Family School - KelsoSchool
- Mansco Soccer FieldActivity
- Kip McGrath - BathurstActivity
- Bathurst Memorial Entertainment CentreActivity
- Cityfit Fitness ClubActivity
- St Pats Hockey Club IncActivity
- WatermartActivity
- Bathurst Tennis CentreActivity
- Pollet Martial Arts CentreActivity
- Bathurst Giants Auskick CentreActivity
- Bathurst Bushrangers Auskick CentreActivity
- Ten Pin Bowling CentreActivity
- Bressington ParkPark or community place
- Alex Lamberton FieldPark or community place
- Mayfield Gardens OberonPark or community place
- Carrington ParkPark or community place
- Proctor ParkPark or community place
- Kings Parade Russell Street BathurstPark or community place
Your council & community
Kelso within Bathurst Regional Council
1 of the council area’s 13 activity providers · 3rd of 5 suburbs by number of providers
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Homes in and around Kelso
A summary. Each home’s page shows the schools and activities around it.
Recently sold within 5 km of Kelso
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Kelso, NSW 2795
Property Type: House
Kelso, NSW 2795
Property Type: House
Kelso, NSW 2795
Property Type: House
Kelso, NSW 2795
Property Type: House
Kelso, NSW 2795
Property Type: House
Kelso, NSW 2795
Property Type: House
Nearby suburbs
Find more for your family close by. Distances are measured between suburb centres.
Bathurst
8 activity providers · 2.8 km
West Bathurst
2 activity providers · 4.7 km
Compare activities, schools & parks
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Kelso
Soccer 1
3 schools · 3 parks
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Bathurst2.8 km · same council
Football (AFL) 2, Swimming 2, Arts & dance 1, Kids' activities & play 1 +3
12 schools · 5 parks
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West Bathurst4.7 km · same council
Arts & dance 1, Party entertainers 1
0 schools · 1 park
| Area | Activities listed there | Schools | Parks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kelso | Soccer 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Bathurst2.8 km · same council | Football (AFL) 2, Swimming 2, Arts & dance 1, Kids' activities & play 1 +3 | 12 | 5 |
| West Bathurst4.7 km · same council | Arts & dance 1, Party entertainers 1 | 0 | 1 |
Each row counts only what is listed in that suburb itself; distances are between suburb centres.
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Figures from AroundSchools listings and official published data, refreshed 21 Oct 2026.
Recorded offences in Kelso
| Suburb | Recorded offences (12 months) |
|---|---|
| Kelso | 1,220 |
| Bathurst | 1,714 |
| Raglan | 68 |
| West Bathurst | 365 |
Recorded offences, 12 months to 2026-06 · Source: © State of New South Wales (Department of Communities and Justice), NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) · source
Kids activities across Bathurst Regional Council
Local guides & reading
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Broader reading for NSW families
NSW Selective and OC Entry for 2028: Dates, Places and the New Equal-Places Rule
NSW has not yet published 2028 dates for selective high school and opportunity class (OC) entry, but last cycle's applications ran from 6 November 2025 to 20 February 2026. If NSW repeats that…
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Junior Soccer in NSW (2026/27): Ages, Season and Where to Play
Kids in NSW can start organised soccer from about age four — Coles MiniRoos Kick-Off takes new players aged 4 to 11, as Football NSW puts it. Below: how the season and registration actually work…
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What Kids Actually Do in NSW (Boys and Girls, 2025 Data)
The most common organised activity for children in New South Wales is Swimming, which 23.9% of all children take part in outside school hours. For boys the most common is soccer (26.6%), and for…
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