What is High Range known for?

High Range is a quiet rural locality in the Southern Highlands known for its open highland scenery and farming properties. It is close to the celebrated towns of Mittagong, Moss Vale, and Bowral, which draw visitors for heritage character, cool-climate gardens, and boutique dining.

How far is High Range from Sydney?

High Range is approximately 90 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD, typically an 80–110 minute drive via the Hume Highway (M31).

Does High Range have public transport?

High Range itself has no bus or rail services; a car is essential. The nearest train station is Mittagong, approximately 15 kilometres away, served by NSW TrainLink intercity services to Sydney Central.

What is the population of High Range?

The 2021 Census recorded a population of approximately 497 residents in High Range, spread across a relatively large rural area of about 283 square kilometres in the Southern Highlands.

Is High Range a good place to live?

High Range suits those seeking a rural or lifestyle property in the Southern Highlands with access to the region's towns and services. It offers highland air, space, and quiet, with Sydney commutable — albeit a significant drive — for those who need city access.

What is the postcode for High Range?

The postcode for High Range, NSW is 2575.

What is the median house price in High Range?

As of 2025, the median house price is $2,930,000. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

High Range

NSW 2575 • New South Wales

497

Population (2021)

N/A

Median Personal Income

282.83 km²

Area

N/A

Median Rent

RuralSouthern HighlandsPeacefulSemi-RuralCommuter Belt

About High Range

High Range is a rural locality in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, situated approximately 90 kilometres south-west of Sydney within the Wollondilly Shire local government area. With a population of around 497 residents, the area encompasses broad farming properties and open woodland across the highland escarpment fringe, where the highlands plateau transitions toward the Illawarra escarpment and the coastal region. The median household income of approximately $46,600 reflects a modest rural community of small farmers, lifestyle property owners, and local workers.

High Range sits within easy reach of the Southern Highlands' celebrated heritage towns — Mittagong, Moss Vale, and Bowral — renowned for their cool-climate character, antique dealers, boutique dining, and popular weekend markets. The Hume Highway provides ready access northward to Sydney and southward toward Goulburn and Canberra, while NSW TrainLink intercity services running through Mittagong and Bowral offer a public transport option for those commuting to Sydney. The rural surroundings, highland air, and proximity to the Southern Highlands' lifestyle amenity make High Range appealing to those seeking a quiet semi-rural property lifestyle while remaining within reasonable reach of Sydney.

High Range falls under postcode 2575 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollondilly electorate.

📍 Location

State

New South Wales

Postcode

2575

Urban Area

N/A

LGA / Council

N/A

Federal Electorate

Whitlam

State Electorate

Wollondilly

Type

Locality

Timezone

Sydney (UTC+10)

Coordinates

-34.35°, 150.34°

Statistical Area

N/A

Area

282.83 km²

Elevation

🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in High Range for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House

$2.93M

9 sales · vs 2024 n/a

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Mittagong

15 km

N/A (car required)

Bus Services

Limited regional services — Mittagong / Moss Vale Varies

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance

90 km

By Train

Drive to Mittagong then NSW TrainLink to Central (~90 min)

By Car (Peak)

90-120 min

By Car (Off-Peak)

75-95 min

🛣️ Hume Highway (M31) provides direct road access to Sydney; Mittagong station is the most practical rail option

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily errands; there are no local shops or services within the rural locality.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

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Alpine Public School

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GovernmentPrimaryCoed
🏫

Colo Vale Public School ICSEA 952

4889 4250 Wattle St

GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
🏫

Hill Top Public School ICSEA 935

4889 8227 Linda St

GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
📚

Frensham

2575 FRENSHAM JUNIOR SCHOOL Old Bowral Road

IndependentSecondaryGirlsNon-Denominational
📚

Gib Gate

Old Bowral Road

IndependentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
🏫

Highlands School ICSEA 860

4872 3088 2 Maxted Street

GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational
🏫

Mittagong Public School ICSEA 992

21 Pioneer St

GovernmentPrimaryCoedNon-Denominational
⛪

St Michael's Primary School

55 Alfred St

CatholicPrimaryCoed
🏫

Tangara School ICSEA 971

4871 1636 Bong Bong Rd

GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational

👥 Demographics

Census 2016

Census 2021

497

▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016

N/A

Personal Income 2021

N/A

▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

💰 Income: ABS Census 2021