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Cargo NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Cargo, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Cargo NSW is 562 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Cargo is $861 per week ($44,772 per year). Median rent in Cargo is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Cargo has a median age of 38 years, equal to the national median. Cargo has a population density of 2.2 people per km².
The most common religion is No Religion (34% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cargo is $1,602.
There were 15 recorded offences in Cargo in 2024-25, a rate of 27 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (4 offences).
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Cargo Population
Cargo Median Income & Rent
Cargo Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Cargo Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cargo Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Cargo Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Cargo Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Cargo Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Cargo Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Cargo Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Cargo Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Cargo Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Cargo Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Cargo Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Cargo Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Cargo Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Cargo School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Cargo Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Cargo Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Cargo Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Cargo How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Cargo Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Cargo Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Cargo Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Cargo Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Cargo Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Cargo Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Cargo Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Cargo Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Cargo Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Cargo Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Cargo When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Cargo Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Cargo Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Cargo Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Cargo Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Cargo Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2024-25 — 15 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Cargo Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cargo
What is the population of Cargo NSW?
The population of Cargo NSW is 562 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.2 people per km².Cargo is ranked #4,855 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Cargo?
The median personal income in Cargo NSW is $861 per week, or $44,772 per year.The median household income is $2,009 per week.Family income is $2,208 per week.Cargo is ranked #2,617 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Cargo?
Median rent in Cargo NSW is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 12.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.Cargo ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Cargo?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Cargo NSW is $1,602. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Cargo?
The median age in Cargo NSW is 38 years.This is equal to the national median age of 38 years.
Is Cargo a good suburb to live in?
Cargo is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 562.The median income is $861/wk, which is above the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10812. All dollar figures in AUD.