Dubbo Regional Council

Cargo

NSW2800

Cargo at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

562

Median age 38

The brief

What to know about Cargo.

The postcode for Cargo is 2800 (NSW).

Cargo (2800) sits in the Dubbo region of NSW.

Cargo has roughly 562 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Cargo 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.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Cargo's population at 562, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

562

Median age

38

Family households

82%

Lone person

18%

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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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$330/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$260/wk

Owner occupied

83%

Renter occupied

9%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

562

Median age: 38

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

12

total offences in 2025

Top offence categories

Theft3 (25.0%)
Against justice procedures3 (25.0%)
Assault2 (16.7%)
Drug offences1 (8.3%)
Disorderly conduct1 (8.3%)

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.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Cargo.

Local schools for Cargo

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Government School Catchment

Cargo Public School

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Cudal Public School

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Nashdale Public School

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Frequently asked

About Cargo.

What is the Cargo postcode?
Cargo is in the 2800 postcode, in NSW, in the Dubbo Regional Council region.
Where is Cargo?
Cargo is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2800, in the Dubbo Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Cargo?
The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $260.
What schools are in Cargo?
There are 20 schools serving Cargo on this page, including Cargo Public School, Cudal Public School, Nashdale Public School.
How walkable is Cargo?
Cargo has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Cargo?
Cargo is close to Bowan Park, Four Mile Creek, Canobolas, Towac, Cranbury.
What is the population of Cargo?
The population of Cargo is approximately 562 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.

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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