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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

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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wagga Wagga electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2642
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
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
Elevation
0m

🚌 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)

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

Nearby Suburbs

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.