Argenton, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Argenton NSW is 1,352 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Argenton is $616 per week ($32,032 per year). Median rent in Argenton is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Argenton has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Argenton has a population density of 888 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Argenton is England. The most common religion is No religion (41.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Macedonian. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Argenton is $1,517.

There were 26 recorded offences in Argenton in 2025-26, a rate of 19 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (8 offences).

Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

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Argenton Population

1,352 residents at the 2021 Census.

Argenton Median Income & Rent

Median Income

$616/wk

$32,032 per year

Ranked 6,838 of 14,663

Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

Ranked 3,104 of 14,663

Median Age

40years

2 years older than the national median

Mortgage

$1,517/mo

Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

Argenton Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.3% (681) Female 49.7% (672)

Population Density

888

people per km²

1,352 people · 1.5 km²

Households

2.3

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,608

Family income/wk

Argenton Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Argenton Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Argenton, 48.5% are owned outright and 51.5% have a mortgage.

Owned outright

48.5%

Owned with mortgage

51.5%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
Germany
China
Greece
Fiji
India

Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Argenton Religion

No religion

41.5%

Catholic

18.6%

Anglican

16.1%

Not stated

5.8%

Uniting Church

3.3%

Eastern Orthodox

2.6%

Christian (other)

2.1%

Presbyterian and Reformed

2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Argenton Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

39.6%

Year 10 or equivalent

39.5%

Year 9 or equivalent

12.8%

Year 11 or equivalent

8.1%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Macedonian
Korean
Cantonese
Samoan
Urdu
Greek
Mandarin

Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Argenton Employment

Employed full-time

32.4% 332 people

Employed part-time

20.0% 205 people

Unemployed

3.2% 33 people

Not in labour force

44.4% 456 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Argenton Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

61.3%

Bachelor Degree

15.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

13.1%

Certificate I/II

5.1%

Postgraduate Degree

2.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Argenton Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

24.5%

Professionals

17.6%

Community & Personal Service

16.1%

Clerical & Administrative

9.7%

Labourers

9.1%

Sales Workers

8.2%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

7.6%

Managers

7.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Argenton Field of Study

Engineering

20.9%

Management & Commerce

19.7%

Society & Culture

14.7%

Health

10.6%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.1%

Architecture & Building

8.1%

Education

6.6%

Creative Arts

4.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.1%

Information Technology

1.6%

Agriculture & Environment

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

Argenton Dwelling Types

Separate house

87.3%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

8.6%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

4.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Argenton Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

3.1%

$150-$299/wk

0.6%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

9.9%

$500-$649/wk

5.1%

$650-$799/wk

6.4%

$800-$999/wk

8.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

7.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

13.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

6.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.1%

$4,000+/wk

2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Argenton Marital Status

Married

31.3% 354

Separated

5.9% 67

Divorced

13.1% 148

Widowed

7.3% 82

Never married

42.4% 479

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Argenton Ancestry

Australian

41.2%

English

37.9%

Irish

10.6%

Scottish

10.3%

Australian Aboriginal

7.4%

German

4.4%

Italian

2.3%

Greek

1.8%

Welsh

1.4%

Macedonian

1.1%

Filipino

1.0%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Argenton School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

29.8%

Primary — Government

28.6%

Vocational Education

15.9%

Pre-school

11.5%

Secondary — Catholic

5.2%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.6%

Primary — Catholic

3.2%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Argenton Need for Assistance

Needs assistance

12.8%

No need for assistance

87.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Argenton Volunteering

Volunteer

6.8% 73

Not a volunteer

93.2% 1,006

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Argenton Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

8.7%

$300-$449/mo

1.9%

$600-$799/mo

2.5%

$800-$999/mo

10.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

31.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

21.1%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

4.3%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Argenton How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.3%

Did not go to work

16.7%

Car (passenger)

6.3%

Walked only

2.4%

Truck

2.2%

Motorbike/Scooter

1.6%

Other

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Argenton Car Ownership

0 vehicles

8.5%

1 vehicle

36.9%

2 vehicles

37.3%

3 vehicles

9.6%

4+ vehicles

7.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Argenton Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.0%

2 bedrooms

32.2%

3 bedrooms

48.1%

4 bedrooms

12.6%

5 bedrooms

2.6%

6+ bedrooms

0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Argenton Population Mobility

12.8%

moved in the last year

36.3%

moved in the last 5 years

5.3%

unemployment rate (Census)

54.6%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Argenton Indigenous Population

8.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Argenton Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

232

Asthma

Diabetes

Arthritis

Lung condition

Heart disease

Kidney disease

Stroke

Cancer

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Argenton Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.8%

$1-$149/wk

2.5%

$150-$299/wk

6.5%

$300-$399/wk

6.0%

$400-$499/wk

8.7%

$500-$649/wk

6.1%

$650-$799/wk

10.4%

$800-$999/wk

13.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.3%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

3.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

4.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.5%

$3,500+/wk

0.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

Argenton Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

34.7%

Couple — no children

27.9%

One parent — children under 15

14.6%

One parent — no children under 15

13.4%

Couple — no children under 15

9.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Argenton Military Service

Previously served

2.0% 22

Never served

98.0% 1,055

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Argenton Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance

15.0% 161

Did not provide

85.0% 913

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Argenton Children Ever Born

No children

32.0%

1 child

15.1%

2 children

25.4%

3 children

19.1%

4 children

6.8%

5+ children

1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

Argenton When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Argenton Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

21.0%

5–14 hours

26.8%

15–29 hours

11.7%

30+ hours

9.5%

Did not do domestic work

31.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Argenton Household Size

1 person

30.4%

2 persons

36.9%

3 persons

15.2%

4 persons

10.6%

5 persons

3.7%

6+ persons

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Argenton Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,115

Moved from NSW

128

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

Moved from ACT

Moved from overseas

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Argenton Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

80.7%

Step family — no other children

9.2%

Blended family — no other children

6.4%

Intact family — other children present

3.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Argenton Crime Statistics

26 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft

Other Against Property

Assault

Property Damage

Drug Offences

Robbery

Other Against Person

Total offences by year

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

Argenton Schools

schools nearby

government

994

avg ICSEA score

5,252

total students

Macquarie College Independent

Combined · K-12 · 1,060 students

1110

ICSEA

Newcastle Waldorf School Independent

Combined · K-12 · 237 students

1072

ICSEA

St Benedict's Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 357 students

1037

ICSEA

Holy Cross Primary School Catholic

Primary · K-6 · 153 students

1036

ICSEA

Cardiff Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 283 students

1000

ICSEA

Speers Point Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 256 students

1000

ICSEA

Boolaroo Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 99 students

981

ICSEA

Edgeworth Heights Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 305 students

969

ICSEA

Edgeworth Public School Government

Primary · P-6 · 647 students

967

ICSEA

Teralba Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 111 students

959

ICSEA

Glendale East Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 232 students

956

ICSEA

Alesco Secondary College Independent

Secondary · 9-12 · 664 students

949

ICSEA

Glendale Technology High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 802 students

946

ICSEA

Argenton Public School Government

Primary · K-6 · 46 students

934

ICSEA

Alesco Secondary College - Northlakes Campus Independent

Secondary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Argenton Rent Prices & Affordability

27% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,318/wk

Median rent $350/wk

Rent to income 26.6%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Argenton against your income

Your weekly income

About $5,711 a month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $968/wk

Rent share 26.6%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Lake Cargelligo

Income: $641/wk Rent: $170/wk $180/wk less rent

Avondale (NSW)

Income: $725/wk Rent: $300/wk $50/wk less rent

Bowenfels

Income: $497/wk Rent: $185/wk $165/wk less rent

Wallerawang

Income: $666/wk Rent: $275/wk $75/wk less rent

Aberdeen (NSW)

Income: $716/wk Rent: $280/wk $70/wk less rent

Gulgong

Income: $650/wk Rent: $300/wk $50/wk less rent

East Kempsey

Income: $635/wk Rent: $300/wk $50/wk less rent

South Lismore

Income: $638/wk Rent: $300/wk $50/wk less rent

Argenton vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Argenton is $616 a week, 19% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 1,686th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $350 a week, $35 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 26.6% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 40, 3 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Argenton	Typical NSW	Typical Australia
Personal income	$616/wk	$765/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$1,318/wk	$1,704/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$350/wk	$385/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,517/mo	$1,965/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	40	43	42
Rent share of household income	26.6%	22.6%	20.3%

Suburbs near Argenton

The closest suburb to Argenton is Boolaroo, 1.4 km away.

Boolaroo

1.4 km away · income $768/wk · rent $400/wk

Glendale (NSW)

1.8 km away · income $736/wk · rent $360/wk

Macquarie Hills

2.1 km away · income $968/wk · rent $473/wk

Edgeworth

2.2 km away · income $713/wk · rent $360/wk

Cardiff (NSW)

2.4 km away · income $780/wk · rent $375/wk

Speers Point

3.2 km away · income $851/wk · rent $393/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Argenton

What is the population of Argenton NSW?

The population of Argenton NSW is 1,352 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 888 people per km².Argenton is ranked #3,540 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Argenton?

The median personal income in Argenton NSW is $616 per week, or $32,032 per year.The median household income is $1,318 per week.Family income is $1,608 per week.Argenton is ranked #6,838 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Argenton?

Median rent in Argenton NSW is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 26.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.Argenton ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Argenton?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Argenton NSW is $1,517. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Argenton?

The median age in Argenton NSW is 40 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Argenton a good suburb to live in?

Argenton is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,352.The median income is $616/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk).Rent affordability is rated as moderate (26.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 10079. All dollar figures in AUD.