Cumnock, New South Wales
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.[1] Cumnock is named after the Scottish town in Ayrshire, the home of an early settler named Straborn.[2]
| Cumnock New South Wales | |
|---|---|
 Landscape near Cumnock | |
  Cumnock | |
| Coordinates | 32°55′S 148°46′E |
| Population | 275 (2011 census)[1] |
| Postcode(s) | 2867 |
| Elevation | 514 m (1,686 ft) |
| Location | |
| LGA(s) | Cabonne Shire Council |
| County | Gordon |
| Parish | Burrawong |
| State electorate(s) | Orange |
| Federal Division(s) | Calare |
The Cumnock community pioneered a farmhouse rental program designed to attract new families to the area by making farmhouses available for rent for $1.[3] This program has since spread to a number of other rural communities.[4]
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.
References
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (31 October 2012). "Cumnock (L) (Urban Centre/Locality)". 2011 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 9 April 2015.
- "Cumnock". Geographical Names Register (GNR) of NSW. Geographical Names Board of New South Wales. Retrieved 4 August 2013.
- Williams, Samantha (2 February 2009). "Rent a Cumnock farm for just a $1 a week". Daily Telegraph. News Limited. Retrieved 15 July 2009.
- Vaz, Ellen (3 July 2009). "Christine farms out Cumnock rent plan". Central Western Daily. Fairfax. Retrieved 15 July 2009.
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