Rand, New South Wales

Rand is a town in the Riverina district of New South Wales, Australia. It is located in the Federation Council local government area. Based upon the 2011 census, Rand had a population of 575.[1]

Rand
New South Wales
Rand Hotel
Rand
Coordinates35°36′S 146°34′E
Population575 (2011 census)[1]
Postcode(s)2642
Location
  • 569 km (354 mi) from Sydney
  • 357 km (222 mi) from Melbourne
  • 117 km (73 mi) from Wagga Wagga
  • 79 km (49 mi) from Albury
LGA(s)Federation Council
CountyHume
State electorate(s)Murray
Federal Division(s)Farrer

It was formerly the terminus of the Rand railway line from Henty, which opened in 1920 and closed in 1975.

Rand Post Office opened on 1 January 1926.[2]

References

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Rand (State Suburb)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 5 April 2015.
  2. Premier Postal History, Post Office List, retrieved 11 June 2009

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