Rannock
NSW 2701 • New South Wales
About Rannock
Rannock is a small rural locality in the Riverina region of New South Wales, situated approximately 45 kilometres north-east of Wagga Wagga near the Murrumbidgee River plains. With a population of around 78 residents spread across nearly 176 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled farming district characterised by vast paddocks and open skies. The area is dominated by dryland cropping and livestock grazing, reflecting the agricultural heritage of the broader Riverina district. The flat to gently undulating landscape is typical of the Murrumbidgee irrigation country and the wheat belt of southern New South Wales.
Life in Rannock revolves around farming seasons, close-knit community bonds, and the quiet rhythms of rural Australia. Residents typically travel to nearby towns such as Temora or Wagga Wagga for everyday services, schools, and medical needs. The locality attracts those who value wide-open spaces, self-sufficient living, and a genuine connection to the land. With low population density and minimal traffic, Rannock offers a peaceful retreat from urban life for farming families who have worked the area for generations.
Rannock falls under postcode 2701 and is governed by the Coolamon Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Riverina, while state elections fall under the Cootamundra electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2701
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2701, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2701; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Drive to Wagga Wagga (~45 km) for XPT rail connections to Sydney
Rural locality with no footpaths or public transit; private vehicle essential
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Coolamon Central School ICSEA 9746927 3209 75 Methul St
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55 Methul Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Coolamon Local Government Area, which contains Rannock. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)