Rankins Springs at a glance
Median house
$125,000
-11.5% year on year
Median unit
$82,080
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
208
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Rankins Springs.
The postcode for Rankins Springs is 2669 (NSW).
The median house price in Rankins Springs is $125,000.
Rankins Springs (2669) sits in the Carrathool region of NSW. The median house here is $125,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -11.5% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Rankins Springs has roughly 208 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Rankins Springs scores 4/100 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Rankins Springs's population at 208, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
208
Median age
35
Family households
64%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $125,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $82,080, roughly 34% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-11.5%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $25,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Rankins Springs on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -11.5%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$125,000
-11.5% over the past year. Median unit price $82,080.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$100/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$143/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$125,000
-11.5% annual growth
$82,080
208
Median age: 35
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.16% (median rent $100/wk against a $125,000 price tag). Units yield 9.06% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20264.16%
Based on $125,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20269.06%
Based on $82,080 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-11.5%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202664%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -11.5%/yr
2021
$230K
5-year change
-46%
2026
$125K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
18
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Rankins Springs.
Local schools for Rankins Springs
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rankins Springs Public School
Naradhan Public School
Weethalle Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Rankins Springs.
- What is the median house price in Rankins Springs?
- The median house price in Rankins Springs, NSW 2669 is $125,000. The median unit price is $82,080. Annual growth is -11.5%.
- What is the Rankins Springs postcode?
- Rankins Springs is in the 2669 postcode, in NSW, in the Carrathool region.
- Where is Rankins Springs?
- Rankins Springs is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2669, in the Carrathool region.
- What is the average rent in Rankins Springs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $100, for units it's $143.
- What schools are in Rankins Springs?
- There are 3 schools serving Rankins Springs on this page, including Rankins Springs Public School, Naradhan Public School, Weethalle Public School.
- How walkable is Rankins Springs?
- Rankins Springs has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Rankins Springs?
- Rankins Springs is close to Erigolia, Melbergen, Binya, Boorga, Naradhan.
- What is the population of Rankins Springs?
- The population of Rankins Springs is approximately 208 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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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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