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Cargo, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Cargo is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 581. Elevation: 1,952 ft (595 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
581 Population 5/sq mi density
1,952 ft Elevation 595 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
29.6 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$29,102 Median Income
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$29,102 median income, 1.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$146,400 home value, $732/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population581
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density5/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$29,102
Per Capita$29,102
Unemployment1.8%

Housing

B+
Home Value$146,400
Rent$732
Ownership90.1%
Housing Units232

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain29.6 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation1,952 ft (595 m)
Population581
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation1,952 ft (595 m)
Coordinates-33.4241°, 148.8090°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation29.6 inches (752 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)
Median Household Income$29,102
Median Age38.0 years

About Cargo

Cargo is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 581. The city sits at an elevation of 1,952 feet (595 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 45°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.6 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Cargo has a population of 581 with a density of 5 people per square mile, spread across 110.0 square miles. The median age is 38.0 years, 2% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

581
Total Population
5
People / sq mi
38.0yrs
Median Age
2% below Australia avg
110.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Cargo vs Australia Average

The median household income in Cargo is $29,102, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,102 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $560, 61% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 55 business establishments.

Income: Cargo vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$29,102
61% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$29,102
Avg Weekly Wage$560

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)55

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Cargo is $146,400, 48% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $732 (37% below the national average of $1,163). 90.1% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 232 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$146,400
48% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$732
37% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership90.1%
Owner-Occupied90.1%
Renter-Occupied9.9%
Housing Units232

Property Tax

Climate in Cargo

Cargo has an average annual temperature of 12.4°C (54°F). The hottest month is Jan (20.6°C), the coldest is Jul (5.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 827 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.6°C / 69°F 13.2° / 28° 66.2
Feb 19.4°C / 67°F 12.6° / 26.1° 76.8
Mar 16.4°C / 62°F 9.9° / 22.9° 68.2
Apr 12.6°C / 55°F 6° / 19.3° 44.0
May 8.2°C / 47°F 2.4° / 14° 49.5
Jun 6.1°C / 43°F 1.4° / 10.8° 70.4
Jul 5.2°C / 41°F 0.4° / 9.9° 74.6
Aug 6.2°C / 43°F 0.9° / 11.5° 77.8
Sep 8.9°C / 48°F 2.9° / 14.9° 75.4
Oct 12°C / 54°F 5.6° / 18.4° 61.5
Nov 15.4°C / 60°F 8.5° / 22.3° 73.3
Dec 18°C / 64°F 10.8° / 25.2° 89.4
Cargo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 45°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,952 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 45°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above Australia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average45°F (7°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,952 ft (595 m)
Area110.0 sq mi (285.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates-33.4241°N, 148.8090°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.6"
22% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.07"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 13, 2017.

Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 18 km
Aug 22, 2002 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia M3.9 70 km
Aug 21, 1994 16 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.8 58 km
Nov 23, 2001 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia M3.8 70 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 90 km
Mar 18, 2008 32 km NE of Peak Hill, Australia M3.7 107 km
Sep 13, 1990 New South Wales, Australia M3.5 118 km
Aug 19, 1994 21 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.5 54 km
Aug 19, 1994 29 km NW of Grenfell, Australia M3.4 81 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 69 km
Aug 21, 1994 25 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 50 km
Aug 19, 1994 23 km E of Forbes, Australia M3.4 51 km
Sep 18, 1994 15 km N of Grenfell, Australia M3.2 71 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 110 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 120 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 118 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 124 km
Aug 19, 1994 22 km ESE of Forbes, Australia M3.0 53 km
Feb 27, 2002 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.0 111 km
Feb 20, 2005 19 km S of Cowra, Australia M2.9 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in Wettest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in Warmest
March 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in Driest
April 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 48°F (9°C) 1.9 in
July 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in Coldest
August 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
September 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
November 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
December 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in

Cargo has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in July to 73°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 27.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and March the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Cargo

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cargo Public School
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Radio Stations near Cargo

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Cargo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cadia Cornish Engine House
Canowindra Historical Society Museum
The Age Of Fishes Museum

Libraries in Cargo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Canowindra Library0.0
Manildra Library0.0

Hotels in Cargo

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cargo Inn

Cafes in Cargo

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Timber Tales Coffee and Gift Shop

Gas Stations in Cargo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cargo General Store

Airports Near Cargo

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cowra AirportCWTMedium Airport
Orange AirportOAGMedium Airport
Parkes AirportPKEMedium Airport
airlie private stripSmall Airport
Burraga Airstrip no.2Small Airport
Canowindra AirportSmall Airport
Coombing Park AirportSmall Airport
Cudal AirportCUGSmall Airport
Fairview AirportSmall Airport
Grenfell AirportGFESmall Airport
Parkes private stripSmall Airport
Peak Hill AirportSmall Airport
Pipers AirfieldSmall Airport

Post Offices in Cargo

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Cargo CPA

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cargo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Patrick's Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Cargo

What is the population of Cargo?

Cargo has a population of 581 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 110.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 38.0 years.

Is Cargo expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,102, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $146,400 (48% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $732 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

What is the weather like in Cargo?

Cargo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 45°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 29.6 inches.

How is the job market in Cargo?

The job market in Cargo is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $560. There are 55 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Cargo?

The median home value in Cargo is $146,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $732. The homeownership rate is 90.1%.

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