Kandos, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids KandosNew South Wales |
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 Kandos
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 1,261 (2016 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2848 |
| Elevation | 650 m (2,133 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Mid-Western Regional Council |
| State electorate(s) | Bathurst |
| Federal Division(s) | Hunter |
Kandos is a small town in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia, within Mid-Western Regional Council. The area is the traditional home of the Dabee tribe, of the Wiradjuri people. The town sits beneath Cumber Melon Mountain (from the Aboriginal name Combamolang), in a district formerly known as Coomber. Kandos shares its locality, employment and infrastructure with the neighbouring town Rylstone, six kilometres away. Kandos had a population of 1261 at the 2016 census and Rylstone 644.
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Economy
Cement industry closed
The cement manufacturing facility and associated limestone quarry (both operated by Cement Australia) were closed in September 2011. Another major industry in the region was coal-mining. Centennial Coal operated the Charbon coal mine until its closure. The underground mine closed in March 2014, while open cut mining continued until 2015.
Industrial employment opportunities
Opportunities for industrial employment are, or are expected to be available soon, within an hour's drive: near Lithgow (Airly and Springvale coal mines); near Mudgee (Wilpinjong, Ulan and Moolarban coal mines and Wollar Power Station); near Ilford (Crudine Ridge Wind Farm); near Lue (Lue Silver Mine) and near Bylong (Kepco).
Other employment opportunities
Employment opportunities are in:
- Health: Rylstone Hospital, Health One Service, 2 aged care facilities, pharmacy, 3 doctors
- Education: Kandos high school, 2 primary schools, pre-school
- Hospitality: 3 clubs, 4 hotels, 2 motels; a scattering of small accommodation venues in or near the towns; a number of cafes
The larger than average IGA has a Deli, coffee and drinks bar, meat, fruit and vegetables, and liquor outlet. It trades seven days a week extended hours. Increasingly professionals are working from home and doing a city commute, weekly or less often.
Rare retail outlets
A community shop, with funds distributed to the community.
Bespoke stores include Kosmos and Thistle and Ad Hoc furniture.
Art and craft include Aboriginal Artists, the Kandos Krafters, potters, a goldsmith and blacksmith, amongst others.
Transport
Road
Kandos is about three hours drive from Sydney (via the Blue Mountains and Castlereagh Highway); and Newcastle (via Bylong Valley Way). It is within an hour's drive of three regional centres: Mudgee, Lithgow and Bathurst. There are two petrol stations and an electric vehicle charging facility.
Train and coach
Kandos is on the Wallerawang to Gwabegar railway line. The section from Capertee to Rylstone was completed in 1884 and Kandos station was opened in 1915. Passenger rail closed in 1985 and daily coach services to Lithgow and Mudgee have operated since then.
On 24 October 2017 the NSW Government announced a $1.1 million grant to reinstate the 8 km rail link between Kandos and Rylstone. On 29 September 2018 the Kandos Rylstone Heritage Rail was opened by MP Paul Toole, while a special locomotive, the Garratt 6029, hauled eight carriages from Lithgow.
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Air
Rylstone Aerodrome Airpark
Members own their individual freehold lots and share in the upkeep of the common property.
Kandos Museum
Housed in the former Methodist church building, the Kandos Bicentennial Industrial Museum has a collection that runs from 20th century heavy industrial machinery through to personal memorabilia and intimate journal sketches.
Kandos also has the Harley Museum of NSW containing a collection of early model bikes.
