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Red Range

NSW 2370 • New South Wales

247
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
239.94 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalQuietCar-Dependent

About Red Range

Red Range is a small rural village in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales, located within the Glen Innes Severn Council area approximately 30 kilometres south-west of Glen Innes. With a population of 247 residents spread across a vast 239 square kilometres, the locality has a very low density and a strongly agricultural character. The area attracts a modest, resilient community drawn to the open grasslands and cool tableland climate typical of the New England high country.

Life in Red Range revolves around grazing and farming, with the surrounding land predominantly used for cattle and sheep production. The village has a quiet, self-sufficient character with residents relying on Glen Innes for most services, schooling, and shopping. The Northern Tablelands landscape offers spectacular rural scenery, with wide-open skies, rolling pastures, and crisp seasonal weather — a genuine off-the-beaten-track lifestyle for those who value space and simplicity.

Red Range falls under postcode 2370 and is governed by the Glen Innes Severn Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Page, while state elections fall under the Northern Tablelands electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2370
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Glen Innes Severn
Federal Electorate
Page
State Electorate
Northern Tablelands
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-29.74°, 151.87°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
239.94 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Glen Innes Approx. 30–40 min

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
620 km
By Train
No direct train service from Red Range
By Car (Peak)
6.5–7 hr to Sydney CBD
By Car (Off-Peak)
6–6.5 hr to Sydney CBD

🛣️ Car is essential. Glen Innes is the nearest service centre, about 30 km away on Red Range Road.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A remote rural village with no local shops; all daily errands require driving to Glen Innes

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
478.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
323 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
Non-DV assault
757.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Robbery (unarmed)
11.1 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
233.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr —
View all 62 offence types for Glen Innes Severn →

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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
247
▲ 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Red Range known for? +

Red Range is known as a quiet rural village in the New England Tablelands, surrounded by expansive grazing properties and the rolling pastoral landscapes typical of the Glen Innes Severn area of northern New South Wales.

How far is Red Range from Sydney? +

Red Range is approximately 620 kilometres north of Sydney, making it around a 6.5 to 7 hour drive. The nearest regional town is Glen Innes, about 30 kilometres away.

Does Red Range have public transport? +

Public transport is extremely limited in Red Range. There is no rail service directly to the village, and a private vehicle is essential for all daily travel and errands.

What is the population of Red Range? +

According to the 2021 Census, Red Range has a population of 247 residents. It is a sparsely settled locality spread over approximately 240 square kilometres of tableland country.

Is Red Range a good place to live? +

Red Range suits those seeking an authentic rural lifestyle away from urban pressures, with wide-open spaces, clean air, and a tight-knit community. It is not suited to those who need easy access to city amenities or public transport.

What is the postcode for Red Range? +

The postcode for Red Range is 2370, which it shares with Glen Innes and surrounding localities in the Northern Tablelands region of New South Wales.

Is Red Range a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Red Range is part of the Glen Innes Severn 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.