Cumnock, NSW 2867 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Cumnock is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2867, home to 491 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Dubbo local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 261 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 491
- Median age
- 44 years
- Median household income
- $1,184 /week
- Median personal income
- $595 /week
- Median family income
- $1,465 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Cabonne
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Calare
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $220 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $945
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Cumnock Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 15 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 16 bus stops
- Cumnock Post Office, Obley St
- Obley St After Mclaughlan St
- Obley St Before Black St
- Obley St At Googodery Rd
- McLaughlan St At Obley St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 4 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 93.7% of the 158 resolvable premises in Cumnock. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 93.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 6.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 18 across postcode 2867 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 40% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 8 violent offences, 3 property damage, 3 other offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cumnock?
Cumnock (NSW 2867) had 491 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 44. It sits within the Cabonne local government area.
What is the median rent in Cumnock?
The median advertised rent in Cumnock is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Cumnock?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Cumnock covering government sectors. Nearest include: Cumnock Public School (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Cumnock?
Cumnock is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (93.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Cumnock?
Across postcode 2867, 18 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (8), property damage (3), other (3). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Cumnock?
16 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Cumnock centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 15 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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