Cumnock, New South Wales facts for kids
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 Cumnock
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| Population | 491 (2021 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 and friendly town in New South Wales, Australia. It's located in the Cabonne Shire area. Long ago, a railway line used to run through Cumnock, connecting it to towns like Molong and Dubbo.
In 2011, about 275 people lived in Cumnock. By 2021, the population for the wider Cumnock area grew to 491 people.
Cumnock got its name from a town in Scotland called Cumnock, which was the hometown of an early settler named Straborn.
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What Makes Cumnock Special?
Helping Families Move to the Country
Cumnock is famous for starting a special program to help new families move to the area. They offered farmhouses for rent for just $1! This amazing idea helped bring more people to Cumnock. Other country towns have now copied this successful program.
A Hub for Food and Wine
Cumnock is right in the middle of a famous "food and wine triangle" in Central Western New South Wales. This means it's close to popular towns like Orange, Dubbo, and Mudgee, which are known for their delicious food and great wines.
Animals on Bikes Art Trail
The town is also part of a fun tourist trail called "Animals on Bikes." This trail is 120 kilometres long! Along the way, you can see cool animal sculptures made from old farm materials. The trail stretches between Molong and the Dubbo Zoo, passing through Cumnock and Yeoval. It's like an outdoor art gallery in the paddocks!
Famous People from Cumnock
Some well-known people have connections to Cumnock:
- Chris McKivat: An Olympian who played both rugby league and rugby union for Australia.
- Tim Gavin: Another Australian Rugby International player.
- Susan Cullen-Ward: She later married Leka, Crown Prince of Albania.
