Bargo
NSW 2574 • Rest of NSW
About Bargo
Bargo is a growing town in the Macarthur region of Greater Sydney, located approximately 100 kilometres south-west of the Sydney CBD within the Wollondilly Shire. Sitting at an elevation of around 338 metres on the Southern Highlands plateau, the town recorded a population of 4,516 at the 2021 census, reflecting steady growth from its rural and semi-rural roots. Bargo sits roughly halfway between Campbelltown and Bowral, flanked by bushland and the Bargo River. The community has a predominantly Australian-born, working-to-middle-class character with a strong local identity.
Bargo offers a relaxed outer-suburban lifestyle with excellent access to the Southern Highlands' natural beauty, including the Bargo Gorge and surrounding state forests popular for bushwalking, mountain biking, and horse riding. The town has local primary schooling, a small shopping strip with everyday amenities, and community sports facilities. Families, tradies, and first-home buyers are increasingly drawn to Bargo's affordability relative to other Macarthur and Southern Highlands suburbs, with direct rail access to Sydney making it viable for commuters.
Bargo falls under postcode 2574 and is governed by Wingecarribee Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Wollondilly electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- 730, 731 — Picton / Campbelltown 30–50 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Bargo Station has regular services to Sydney CBD. The Hume Highway/Motorway provides a direct road connection.
Mostly car dependent, though the town centre and train station are walkable from nearby residential areas. Limited footpath coverage outside the main street.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bargo Public School ICSEA 945Southern Rd
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Yanderra Public School ICSEA 93416 Yanderra Rd
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 3 heritage-listed places in or near Bargo, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Bargo by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Bargo Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Bargo" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
0 state housing + 8 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 165
- 2. New Zealand 51
- 3. Germany 23
- 4. Malta 23
- 5. Scotland 18
- 6. China 16
- 7. Italy 15
- 8. Croatia 14
- 9. Netherlands 14
- 10. Ireland 11
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)