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Ranceby

VIC 3951 • Victoria

83
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
18.28 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalPeacefulSemi-Rural
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About Ranceby

Ranceby is a small rural locality in South Gippsland, Victoria, situated in a high-rainfall district of rolling hills approximately 110 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. The locality covers around 18 square kilometres and recorded a population of 83 in the 2021 Census. It falls within South Gippsland Shire and sits close to the township of Korumburra, with Leongatha a further short drive to the south-east.

The locality is characterised by rich, heavy-carrying grazing country, with mixed farming operations and lifestyle properties set amongst the green hills of South Gippsland. Residents rely on nearby Korumburra for everyday services including schools, supermarkets, and medical facilities, with the Korumburra-Warragul Road providing the main access route. Ranceby is well suited to those drawn to a quiet rural lifestyle within easy reach of Melbourne and the broader Gippsland region.

Ranceby falls under postcode 3951 and is governed by the South Gippsland Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Monash, while state elections fall under the Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3951
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
South Gippsland
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Gippsland South (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.47°, 145.80°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
18.28 km²
Population Density
5 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3951

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3951 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$44,936
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$57,014

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3951; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Korumburra
8 km
N/A (car required)

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Korumburra / Leongatha Approx. 10 min by car

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
110 km
By Train
V/Line Gippsland Line from Korumburra station (approx. 8 km away); approx. 2 hr to Flinders Street
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 30 min – 2 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 30 min

🛣️ Accessible via Korumburra-Warragul Road; a car is essential for local travel

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Ranceby is a rural locality with no local shops or services; all daily errands require a car trip to Korumburra or Leongatha

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
83
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the South Gippsland Local Government Area, which contains Ranceby. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
326.2 / 100k
2yr Up 15.6% 10yr Up 15.8%
Motor vehicle theft
249.4 / 100k
2yr Up 78.8% 10yr Up 202.7%
Non-FV assault
198.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
460.5 / 100k
2yr Up 153.5% 10yr Up 71.9%
View all offence subgroups for South Gippsland →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ranceby known for? +

Ranceby is known for its fertile grazing land and mixed farming operations set amongst the green rolling hills of South Gippsland. The locality is popular for lifestyle properties and farming blocks in a secure high-rainfall district.

How far is Ranceby from Melbourne CBD? +

Ranceby is approximately 110 kilometres south-east of Melbourne, typically a 1.5 to 2 hour drive via the South Gippsland Highway or the Korumburra-Warragul Road.

Does Ranceby have public transport? +

Ranceby has no local bus or rail service. The nearest train station is Korumburra, approximately 8 kilometres away, which offers V/Line Gippsland Line services to Melbourne. A private vehicle is essential for daily travel.

What is the population of Ranceby? +

According to the 2021 Census, Ranceby has a population of 83 residents, spread across approximately 18 square kilometres of farmland and lifestyle properties in South Gippsland.

Is Ranceby a good place to live? +

Ranceby suits those looking for a peaceful rural lifestyle in the beautiful rolling hills of South Gippsland, with the services of Korumburra a short drive away. It is well suited to farming families and lifestyle-block owners who value open space and a quiet community environment.

What is the postcode for Ranceby? +

The postcode for Ranceby is 3951.

Is Ranceby a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Ranceby is part of the South Gippsland LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.