Cargo vs Canobolas

On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Canobolas (977) sits above Cargo (974).

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Cargo and Canobolas side by side

MeasureCargoCanobolas
Price and market
Median house$333,000–
Median unit$274,320–
Renting
House rent$600/wk$600/wk
Unit rent$460/wk$460/wk
Owner occupied83.0%83.0%
Renter occupied9.0%13.0%
Schools
Schools nearby2020
Average ICSEA974977
Lifestyle and people
Walk score00
Transit score00
Bike score00
Population562481
Median age3848
Climate
Annual rainfall767 mm929 mm
Mean max, January30.0°C26.3°C

Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.

Which suits whom

For buyers
We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
For investors
Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
For families
Canobolas edges out on average school ICSEA (977 vs 974).

Cargo vs Canobolas: common questions

Does Cargo or Canobolas have better schools?

On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Canobolas scores 977 vs 974 in Cargo. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.