Dubbo Regional Council
Cargo
Cargo at a glance
Median house
$386,000
-36.2% year on year
Median unit
$274,320
Sales data pending
Days on market
32
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
562
Median age 38
About
Welcome to Cargo.
Cargo is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$386,000
-36.2% over the past year. Median unit price $274,320.
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
$386,000
-36.2% annual growth
$274,320
Sales data pending
32
Average days to sell
562
Median age: 38
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20264.45%
Based on $386,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20264.93%
Based on $274,320 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-36.2%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202683%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202632 days
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 -36.2%/yr
2021
$3.7M
5-year change
-89%
2026
$386K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
562
Median age
38
Family households
82%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Cargo.
Local schools for Cargo
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cargo Public School
Cudal Public School
Nashdale Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Cargo.
- What is the median house price in Cargo?
- The median house price in Cargo, NSW 2800 is $386,000. The median unit price is $274,320. Annual growth is -36.2%.
- What is the Cargo postcode?
- Cargo is in the 2800 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Cargo has approximately 562 residents. 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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