Carpentaria Shire Council
Ranken
Ranken at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
51
Median age 27
The brief
What to know about Ranken.
Ranken (4825) sits in the Carpentaria region of the Northern Territory.
Ranken has roughly 51 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Ranken 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ranken's population at 51, with a median age of 27. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (46% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 54% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
51
Median age
27
Family households
85%
Lone person
54%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$143/wk
Owner occupied
46%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
51
Median age: 27
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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
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Ranken.
Frequently asked
About Ranken.
- What is the Ranken postcode?
- Ranken is in the 4825 postcode, in NT, in the Carpentaria Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ranken?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $143.
- How walkable is Ranken?
- Ranken has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What is the population of Ranken?
- Ranken has approximately 51 residents. The median age is 27.
Ranken
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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