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Mount Rankin

NSW 2795 • New South Wales

428
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
100.89 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalCentral TablelandsQuietSemi-Rural

About Mount Rankin

Mount Rankin is a rural locality in the Central Tablelands of New South Wales, situated within the Bathurst local government area in the Calare federal electorate and the Orange state electoral district. With a population of 428 residents spread across nearly 101 square kilometres of open agricultural land, Mount Rankin is a sparsely settled area of farming properties and rural lifestyle blocks typical of the NSW Central West. The locality sits within one of Australia's great inland pastoral regions, with Bathurst city serving as the primary urban centre for residents.

Mount Rankin residents depend on the historic city of Bathurst for the full range of services — including hospitals, schools, shopping, and the regional rail link to Sydney via the T1 Western Line. The landscape is characteristic of the NSW Central Tablelands: open paddocks and eucalypt woodland on gently undulating terrain well suited to sheep, cattle, and mixed farming. The median household income aligns with the Central West average, reflecting a community rooted in agriculture and small-scale rural enterprise with a quiet, self-sufficient character.

Mount Rankin falls under postcode 2795 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Orange electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2795
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Calare
State Electorate
Orange
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-33.82°, 149.47°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
100.89 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bathurst Station
25 km
N/A — drive required

Bus Services

  • NSW TrainLink coach services — Bathurst / Orange Varies; Bathurst approx. 30 min by road

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
210 km
By Train
Drive to Bathurst (~25 km) then T1 Western Line train to Sydney Central (~3.5 hours)
By Car (Peak)
2.5–3 hours via Great Western Highway / M7
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5 hours

🛣️ Bathurst is the main service hub; a car is essential for daily commuting and errands

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed rural locality with no walkable centre; a car is required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Mount Rankin by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Mount Rankin Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Mount Rankin" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
428
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Rankin known for? +

Mount Rankin is a quiet rural locality in the NSW Central Tablelands, known for its open farming landscape of sheep and cattle stations within the broader Bathurst region — one of Australia's oldest inland colonial areas.

How far is Mount Rankin from Bathurst? +

Mount Rankin is located approximately 25 kilometres from Bathurst city, making it around a 25 to 35 minute drive. Bathurst is the primary service centre for residents.

Does Mount Rankin have public transport? +

Mount Rankin has no local public transport or rail service. The nearest train station is Bathurst, connected to Sydney via the T1 Western Line, but a car is essential for residents to access it and for all daily errands.

What is the population of Mount Rankin? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mount Rankin has a population of 428 residents across nearly 101 square kilometres of rural land in the NSW Central Tablelands.

Is Mount Rankin a good place to live? +

Mount Rankin suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle with access to Bathurst's regional services. It appeals to farming families and those who value open space and a slower pace of life, though a car is essential and urban amenities require a short drive to Bathurst.

What is the postcode for Mount Rankin? +

The postcode for Mount Rankin is 2795, shared with Bathurst and surrounding localities in the Central Tablelands of NSW.