Cumnock, New South Wales facts for kids
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 Cumnock
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 275 (2011 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2867 |
| Elevation | 514 m (1,686 ft) |
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| LGA(s) | Cabonne Shire Council |
| County | Gordon |
| Parish | Burrawong |
| State electorate(s) | Orange |
| Federal Division(s) | Calare |
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.
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.
- Cecily Johnson, 2016 Bowls NSW Volunteer of the Year recipient.
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