The Range
A $411,000 median house price sits alongside a 12.8% vacancy rate here, two figures that rarely travel together and that frame the suburb's profile. Household income lands in the 76.1st percentile nationally, yet housing stays cheap because the stock is overwhelmingly detached: 87.7% of dwellings are separate houses on a 3.68 km2 footprint of 5,231 residents. University qualifications reach 39.7%, which is 9.6 points above national, while the median age of 38 runs 2.0 years below national. The result is an affordable, family-oriented pocket where 39.2% of homes carry four or more bedrooms.
Population
5,231
Median Age
38.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,034/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
5
Median House
$411K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At a $411,000 median, The Range is well below typical capital-city prices, and the entry point is reinforced by a low mortgage burden: average monthly repayments of $1,517 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 17.2%, far under the 30% stress threshold because household income reaches the 76.1st percentile. The stock suits families, with 41.4% of dwellings holding three bedrooms and 39.2% holding four or more, while separate houses make up 87.7% of homes versus only 5.6% apartments. Mortgage holders (38.8%) outnumber outright owners (33.6%), a sign of active buyer turnover rather than a settled, debt-free base. For owner-occupiers chasing a detached house on a budget, the low repayment-to-income ratio makes this one of the easier markets to enter.
For Buyers
At a $411,000 median, The Range is well below typical capital-city prices, and the entry point is reinforced by a low mortgage burden: average monthly repayments of $1,517 produce a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 17.2%, far under the 30% stress threshold because household income reaches the 76.1st percentile. The stock suits families, with 41.4% of dwellings holding three bedrooms and 39.2% holding four or more, while separate houses make up 87.7% of homes versus only 5.6% apartments. Mortgage holders (38.8%) outnumber outright owners (33.6%), a sign of active buyer turnover rather than a settled, debt-free base. For owner-occupiers chasing a detached house on a budget, the low repayment-to-income ratio makes this one of the easier markets to enter.
For Investors
Weekly rent of $320 against the $411,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.0%, stronger than most metropolitan markets where prices run far higher. The renter pool is moderate at 27.7%, below the share in denser suburbs, so tenant demand is steady rather than deep. The catch is a 12.8% vacancy rate, well above a healthy 2-3% band, which signals softer letting conditions and longer void periods. Development is thin at 5 applications in 12 months, mostly dual occupancy and boundary realignments rather than new dwelling supply, so stock will not expand quickly. Rent-to-income for tenants sits at a comfortable 15.7%, leaving headroom for rent growth. The investment case rests on yield and affordability more than capital velocity, with the elevated vacancy the main risk to manage.
Development Activity
Total DAs
5
Last 12 Months
5
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
The median age of 38 is 2.0 years below national, and the family skew is clear: couples with children number 1,427 against 937 couples with no children, or 27.4% of the 3,418 families. Overseas-born residents sit at just 13.9%, which is 7.7 points below national, making this an Anglo-leaning population led by English (2,059), Irish (797) and Scottish (670) ancestry. The most common non-English languages are spoken by small numbers, with Malayalam (34) and Mandarin (14) the largest, consistent with the low migrant share. University qualifications reach 39.7%, running 9.6 points above the national figure, a credentialed profile that aligns with the healthcare and education jobs that dominate local employment. Average household size is 2.5, level with national.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
87.7%
Houses
6.7%
Townhouse
5.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure is weighted toward buyers paying down debt: 38.8% carry a mortgage, 33.6% own outright and 27.7% rent, so mortgage holders outnumber outright owners and point to ongoing buyer activity. The stock is strongly detached at 87.7% separate houses, with apartments only 5.6% and semi-detached 6.7%, which keeps the suburb low-density at 1,421 residents per km2. Three-bedroom homes lead at 41.4% and four-plus-bedroom homes follow at 39.2%, a family-house mix rather than a compact one. The $411,000 median is modest relative to the 76.1st-percentile household income, and that gap shows in the low ratios: mortgage-to-income of 17.2% and rent-to-income of 15.7% both stay well under the 30% stress line, a rare combination of affordability and earning capacity.
Mortgage / mo
$1,517
Rent / wk
$320
HH Size
2.5
Personal Income / wk
$842
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
12.8%
Unoccupied
253
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
15.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.2%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
27.4%
Couples, no children
3,418
Total families
Economy & Employment
Local employment is anchored in public-facing services: Healthcare leads at 30.5% (520 workers) and Education follows at 16.4% (280), with Public Administration at 8.0%, Professional/Tech at 7.4% and Construction at 6.7%. By occupation, Professionals (802) far outnumber the next groups, Community and Personal Services (328) and Clerical and Administrative (304), reinforcing the service-economy base. Unemployment is low at 4.3% and the full-time rate is 66.2%, though participation reads 57.2%, held down by 1,371 residents not in the labour force. The SEIFA deciles cluster in the middle: IRSD and IRSAD both decile 5, IEO decile 6 and IER decile 4. The lower IER score reflects modest household wealth and asset values despite the above-average education shown by the decile 6 IEO.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.2%
Part-time
29.5%
Participation
57.2%
Employed
2,315
Occupations
Top Industries
University
39.7%
Postgraduate
9.6%
Born Overseas
13.9%
Dwellings
1,720
Transport to Work
The suburb is car-dependent, with 84.1% driving to work and only 0.9% using public transport, while 6.7% walk or cycle, a pattern typical of a low-density area at 1,421 residents per km2. No schools are recorded inside the 3.68 km2 boundary in this dataset, so families rely on institutions in neighbouring suburbs. On the SEIFA indexes the area sits mid-table at decile 5 for both IRSD and IRSAD, indicating an average level of relative advantage nationally rather than concentrated disadvantage. Community engagement is solid, with a volunteering rate of 21.8%, above many comparable areas, while 9.9% of residents (491 people) report needing daily assistance. Housing costs stay light, with rent-to-income at 15.7%, leaving households more disposable income than higher-priced markets allow.
Drive
84.1%
Public Transport
0.9%
Walk / Cycle
6.7%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How The Range compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Range a good suburb to live in?
The Range sits at decile 5 on the IRSAD and IRSD indexes, an average level of advantage nationally, with household income in the 76.1st percentile. Housing is affordable, with a $411,000 median and a low mortgage-to-income ratio of 17.2%, and the volunteering rate of 21.8% points to an engaged community.
What is the median house price in The Range?
The median house price is $411,000, well below most capital-city markets. Weekly rent averages $320 and monthly mortgage repayments run about $1,517, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of just 17.2%, comfortably under the 30% stress threshold for the 76.1st-percentile local incomes.
What schools are in The Range?
No schools are recorded inside the 3.68 km2 boundary of The Range in this dataset, so families rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs. The resident base is well educated, with university qualifications at 39.7%, which is 9.6 points above the national figure.
Is The Range safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for The Range in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores decile 5 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, a mid-table national position, and 9.9% of its 5,231 residents report needing daily assistance, both consistent with an average-profile area.
Is The Range good for property investment?
Rent of $320 a week against a $411,000 median gives a gross yield near 4.0%, stronger than most metropolitan markets. The main risk is a 12.8% vacancy rate, well above a healthy 2-3% band, so the case favours yield and affordability over rapid capital growth, with only 27.7% of homes rented.
How is The Range's population changing?
The current population is 5,231 with a moderate 29.7% turnover rate, meaning about 70.3% of residents stayed over the period, a stable rather than churning base. Development is low at 5 applications in 12 months, so dwelling stock and population are set to grow slowly.
What jobs and industries support The Range?
Healthcare dominates local employment at 30.5% (520 workers) and Education follows at 16.4% (280), with Public Administration at 8.0%. Unemployment is low at 4.3% and the full-time rate is 66.2%, reflecting a stable service-sector economy.
What type of housing is in The Range?
Housing is strongly detached, with separate houses making up 87.7% of dwellings and apartments only 5.6%. Three-bedroom homes lead at 41.4% and four-plus-bedroom homes follow at 39.2%, a family-house mix at a low density of 1,421 residents per km2.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
Explore The Range on the Map
View parcels, zoning overlays, DA applications, schools and more.
Open Interactive Map