Cargo Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Cargo is a locality approximately 225 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Cargo is 2800, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Cargo has a population of 562 (288 males, 279 females). The median age is 38 years.
The median weekly household income in Cargo is $2,009, with a median personal income of $861 per week.
The median weekly rent is $260 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,602.
98% of residents were born in Australia.
92.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 1.6% speak another language.
The employment rate in Cargo shows 277 people employed (173 full-time, 77 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
The most common occupations are technicians & trades (38), managers (36), and professionals (36).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Cargo has an IRSAD score of 987 placing it in decile 6 (above average). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Cargo covers an area of 253.4 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 2 persons per km².
Statistically, Cargo sits within the Orange area, part of the broader Central West region. It falls under the Dubbo local government area.
The federal electorate for Cargo is Calare (Rural).
Cargo Details
| Postcode | 2800 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 562 |
| Median Age | 38 years |
| Median Household Income | $2,009/week |
| Median Personal Income | $861/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $260 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,602 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 253.4 km² |
| Population Density | 2/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 186 |
| Completed Year 12 | 27.9% |
| Australian Citizens | 94.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 34 (6.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.3920 |
| Longitude | 148.8454 |
| Distance from Sydney | 225 km |
| Region (SA4) | Central West |
| Area (SA3) | Orange |
| Local Government | Dubbo |
| Federal Electorate | Calare |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 151 (26.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 44 (7.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 143 (25.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 154 (27.4%) |
| 65+ years | 79 (14.1%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 51 (9.0%) |
| Asthma | 24 (4.2%) |
| Arthritis | 22 (3.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 15 (2.6%) |
| Diabetes | 12 (2.1%) |
| Heart Disease | 12 (2.1%) |
| Cancer | 11 (1.9%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 4 (2.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 33 (17.7%) |
| 2 vehicles | 81 (43.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 68 (36.6%) |