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Rand

NSW 2642 • New South Wales

192
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
418.76 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietRiverinaAffordable
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About Rand

Rand is a small town in the Riverina district of southern New South Wales, located within the Federation Council local government area approximately 79 kilometres north-west of Albury and 117 kilometres south-west of Wagga Wagga. With a population of 192 residents across a broad locality, the town serves as a quiet rural hub for surrounding farming properties in the rolling wheat and grazing country of the upper Murray region. The median household income of around $44,000 reflects an agricultural economy underpinned by mixed farming and livestock grazing.

Rand has a proud history, once served by the Rand railway line from Henty — a branch line that operated from 1920 until its closure in 1975. The town retains its rural character with a hotel and community sporting facilities, including the Rand Football Netball Ground where local teams have long competed in the Group 13 Rugby League competition. Residents rely on nearby Henty and Albury for larger retail, healthcare, and educational services, while Rand itself offers the quiet, unhurried lifestyle typical of the southern Riverina.

Rand falls under postcode 2642 and is governed by the Federation Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Wagga Wagga electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2642
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Federation
Federal Electorate
Riverina
State Electorate
Wagga Wagga
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.04°, 148.09°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
418.76 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2642

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2642, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$44,226
Median 2023–24
$55,941
▲ 26.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$66,745

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2642; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Henty / Albury 30 min to Henty; 1.5 hr to Albury

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
570 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Henty (~30 km) for XPT to Sydney Central (~7 hr)
By Car (Peak)
6–7 hr via Hume Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
6 hr via Hume Highway

🛣️ Car essential. Albury (~79 km) is the main regional city with full services. Melbourne (~350 km) is accessible via the Hume Highway.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A small rural town with limited local amenities; a car is needed for most errands beyond the hotel and post office.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
192
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
183.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
168.3 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Non-DV assault
283 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
7.6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
283 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Federation →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rand known for? +

Rand is known for its rural Riverina character and its former railway connection — the Rand railway line from Henty operated from 1920 until 1975. The town also has a long history of community sport, including rugby league and football-netball clubs that have competed in regional competitions for decades.

How far is Rand from Sydney CBD? +

Rand is approximately 570 kilometres south-west of Sydney, making it roughly a 6–7 hour drive via the Hume Highway. Albury, the nearest regional city, is about 79 kilometres to the south-east.

Does Rand have public transport? +

Rand no longer has rail service following the closure of the Rand branch line in 1975. The nearest train station is at Henty, approximately 30 kilometres to the east, on the Sydney–Melbourne XPT corridor. A car is essential for living in Rand.

What is the population of Rand? +

According to the 2021 Census, Rand has a population of 192 residents, though it serves as a centre for a broader farming community in the surrounding rural area of the southern Riverina.

Is Rand a good place to live? +

Rand suits those seeking an affordable, peaceful rural lifestyle in the Riverina. It offers a close-knit community and the wide open spaces of southern NSW farmland, though residents must travel to Henty or Albury for schools, shopping centres, and healthcare.

What is the postcode for Rand? +

The postcode for Rand, NSW is 2642, which covers this locality in the Federation Council area of southern Riverina.

Is Rand a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Rand is part of the Federation 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.