Cargo, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Cargo is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 562. Elevation: 1,952 ft (595 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

562 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

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People

Population562
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain29.6 in/yr
Elevation1,952 ft (595 m)
Population562
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)

About Cargo

Cargo is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 562. 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.

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. 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)

Geography

Elevation1,952 ft (595 m)
Area110.0 sq mi (285.0 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates33.4241°S, 148.8090°E
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 (OpenStreetMap data).

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

0 stations within ~55 km.

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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 strip-Small Airport
Burraga Airstrip no.2-Small Airport
Canowindra Airport-Small Airport
Coombing Park Airport-Small Airport
Cudal AirportCUGSmall Airport
Fairview Airport-Small Airport
Grenfell AirportGFESmall Airport
Parkes private strip-Small Airport
Peak Hill Airport-Small Airport
Pipers Airfield-Small 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 562 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 110.0 square miles.

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. Annual rainfall totals 29.6 inches.

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