Cargo NSW 2800 — House Prices, Rent & Suburb Profile
Cargo is a suburb in New South Wales (postcode 2800). The median sale price is $543k (+117% since 2013). The median weekly rent is $550/week, a gross rental yield of about 5.3%. It has a population of about 562 (ABS Census 2021).
Median sale price trend
| Year | Median sale price |
|---|---|
| 2019 | $340,000 |
| 2020 | $289,500 |
| 2021 | $217,500 |
| 2022 | $690,000 |
| 2023 | $445,000 |
| 2025 | $543,000 |
Source: NSW Valuer General bulk property sales. Medians shown only where there are enough sales.
Median weekly rent by bedrooms
| Bedrooms | Median weekly rent |
|---|---|
| 1-bedroom | $390 |
| 2-bedroom | $468 |
| 3-bedroom | $550 |
| 4+ bed | $680 |
Postcode-level median (all property types). Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
Housing mix
Predominantly house (73% of recorded sales, most commonly around 700+㎡ land).
Demographics (ABS Census 2021)
- Population: 562
- Median age: 38
- Median weekly household income: $2,009
- Average household size: 2.8
Socio-economic profile (ABS SEIFA 2021)
- IRSAD (relative advantage/disadvantage): score 987 · 51th percentile in Australia
- IEO (education & occupation): score 948 · 35th percentile
Higher score = relatively more advantaged. This is a socio-economic index, not a measure of school or teaching quality. Source: ABS SEIFA 2021 (CC BY).
Schools in Cargo
- Cargo Public School · Primary School
Schools located within the suburb boundary. For catchments and results, see the official My School / NSW sources.
Transport
Nearest station: Cudal Coach Stop (train), about 18.9 km from the suburb centre.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median house price in Cargo?
The median sale price in Cargo NSW 2800 is $543,000, up 117% since 2013. Based on NSW Valuer General sales data.
What is the average weekly rent in Cargo?
The median weekly rent in Cargo (postcode 2800) is $550 per week. Source: NSW DCJ rental bonds.
What is the rental yield in Cargo?
The estimated gross rental yield in Cargo is about 5.3%, based on the median weekly rent relative to the median sale price.
What schools are in Cargo?
Schools located in Cargo include Cargo Public School.
Nearby suburbs
- Canowindra 2804
- Cudal 2864
- Mandurama 2792
- Moorbel 2804
- Forest Reefs 2798
- Manildra 2865
- Molong 2866
- Borenore 2800
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Data: NSW Valuer General (sales & land value), NSW DCJ (rents), ABS Census & SEIFA 2021, TfNSW (transport). Figures are medians and estimates for general information only, not valuations or advice.