Shire of Murray
Ranford
Ranford at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
201
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Ranford.
Ranford (6390) sits in the Murray region of Western Australia.
Ranford has roughly 201 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Ranford scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 724mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Mandurah station, 11.3km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ranford's population at 201, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
201
Median age
45
Family households
70%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-wa
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
201
Median age: 45
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Ranford.
Local schools for Ranford
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Government School Catchment
Boddington District High School
Wandering Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
724 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.7°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.1°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Mandurah (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Ranford.
- What is the Ranford postcode?
- Ranford is in the 6390 postcode, in WA, in the Shire of Murray region.
- What is the average rent in Ranford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $270.
- What schools are in Ranford?
- There are 2 schools serving Ranford on this page, including Boddington District High School, Wandering Primary School.
- How walkable is Ranford?
- Ranford has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ranford?
- Ranford is close to Boddington, Crossman, Marradong, Lower Hotham, Dwarda.
- What is the population of Ranford?
- Ranford has approximately 201 residents. The median age is 45.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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