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Cumnock, New South Wales

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Population
  
275 (2011 census)

LGA(s)
  
Cabonne Shire Council

Parish
  
Burrawong

Postal code
  
2867

Federal division
  
Division of Calare

Postcode(s)
  
2867

County
  
Gordon

Elevation
  
514 m

Local time
  
Tuesday 2:53 AM

Cumnock, New South Wales

Location
  
318 km (198 mi) WNW of Sydney 59 km (37 mi) NW of Orange 24 km (15 mi) NNW of Molong 75 km (47 mi) SE of Peak Hill 25 km (16 mi) S of Yeoval

Weather
  
15°C, Wind E at 19 km/h, 66% Humidity

Cumnock is a small town in New South Wales, Australia. It is located on the now closed cross-country railway line from Molong to Dubbo. The town is located in Cabonne Shire. At the 2011 census, Cumnock had a population of 275 people. Cumnock is named after the Scottish town in Ayrshire, the home of an early settler named Straborn.

Contents

Map of Cumnock NSW 2867, Australia

The Cumnock community pioneered a farmhouse rental program designed to attract new families to the area by making farmhouses available for rent for $1. This program has since spread to a number of other rural communities.

Notable residents

  • Chris McKivat, Olympian and dual rugby code international.
  • Tim Gavin, Australian Rugby International.
  • Susan Cullen-Ward, later married to Leka, Crown Prince of Albania.
  • References

    Cumnock, New South Wales Wikipedia