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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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
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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
562
Median age: 38
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Cargo.
Local schools for Cargo
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Government School Catchment
Cargo Public School
Cudal Public School
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.
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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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