Argyle VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Argyle, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Argyle VIC is 272 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Argyle is $497 per week ($25,844 per year). Median rent in Argyle is $255 per week ($1,105 per month). Argyle has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Argyle has a population density of 13.6 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Argyle is England. The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Argyle is $1,270.

There were 17 recorded offences in Argyle in 2025-25, a rate of 63 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was justice procedures (7 offences).

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Argyle Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Argyle Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$497/wk
$25,844 per year
#8202 of 14,663
🏠
Median Rent
$255/wk
$1,105 per month
#6036 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
57years
19 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,270/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Argyle Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.8% (148) Female 46.2% (127)

Population Density

13.6
people per km²
272 people · 19.9 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,194
Family income/wk

Argyle 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
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Argyle Housing Tenure

🏠
Owned outright
64.9% 63 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
35.1% 34 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Argyle Country of Birth

Australia
93.5%
England
6.5%

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

Argyle Religion

No Religion
30.4%
Not stated
24.1%
Catholic
20.0%
Anglican
12.2%
Uniting Church
7.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
3.7%
Eastern Orthodox
1.5%
Christian (other)
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Argyle Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
32.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
21.3%
Year 9 or equivalent
15.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Argyle Employment

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Employed full-time
19.4% 34 people
Employed part-time
21.7% 38 people
🔍
Unemployed
2.3% 4 people
🏠
Not in labour force
56.6% 99 people

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

Argyle Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
64.7%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.6%
Bachelor Degree
13.2%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.4%

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

Argyle Occupation

Community & Personal Service
17.2%
Clerical & Administrative
17.2%
Managers
15.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
15.5%
Professionals
13.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
12.1%
Labourers
8.6%

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

Argyle Field of Study

Engineering
30.0%
Health
18.0%
Architecture & Building
14.0%
Management & Commerce
12.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
8.0%
Education
6.0%
Natural & Physical Sciences
6.0%
Society & Culture
6.0%

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

Argyle Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Argyle Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
5.0%
$300-$399/wk
5.0%
$400-$499/wk
14.0%
$500-$649/wk
13.0%
$650-$799/wk
18.0%
$800-$999/wk
8.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
10.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
3.0%
$4,000+/wk
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Argyle Marital Status

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Married
44.3% 102
↔️
Separated
3.0% 7
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Divorced
17.4% 40
🕊️
Widowed
7.4% 17
👤
Never married
27.8% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Argyle Ancestry

English
32.2%
Australian
30.5%
Irish
11.9%
Scottish
7.1%
German
3.5%
Italian
3.5%
Greek
2.9%
Dutch
2.6%
Polish
1.9%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.3%
New Zealander
1.3%
Other
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Argyle School & University Attendance

Primary — Catholic
32.1%
Vocational Education
28.6%
Primary — Government
14.3%
Secondary — Government
14.3%
Pre-school
10.7%

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

Argyle Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
9.2% 41
No need for assistance
90.8% 407

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

Argyle Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
15.7% 29
Not a volunteer
84.3% 156

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Argyle Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
10.0%
$600-$799/mo
13.3%
$800-$999/mo
16.7%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
26.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
23.3%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
10.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Argyle How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.9%
Did not go to work
12.3%
Truck
10.8%

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

Argyle Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.7%
1 vehicle
37.5%
2 vehicles
33.9%
3 vehicles
16.1%
4+ vehicles
9.8%

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

Argyle Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.4%
2 bedrooms
25.5%
3 bedrooms
51.8%
4 bedrooms
16.4%

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

Argyle Population Mobility

8.3%
moved in the last year
26.4%
moved in the last 5 years
5.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
37.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Argyle Indigenous Population

0.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
4
Indigenous residents
449
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Argyle Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
40
Arthritis
24
Asthma
15
Heart disease
13
Lung condition
13
Diabetes
12
Kidney disease
10
Stroke
8
Cancer
6

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

Argyle Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
11.8%
$1-$149/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
5.1%
$300-$399/wk
15.4%
$400-$499/wk
9.6%
$500-$649/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
11.0%
$800-$999/wk
8.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Argyle Family Structure

Couple — no children
46.8%
Couple — children under 15
28.1%
Couple — no children under 15
13.7%
One parent — children under 15
9.4%
One parent — no children under 15
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Argyle Military Service

🏅
Previously served
4.8% 9
👤
Never served
95.2% 178

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Argyle Unpaid Carers

🤲
Provided unpaid assistance
17.7% 33
Did not provide
82.3% 153

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Argyle Children Ever Born

No children
13.3%
1 child
16.0%
2 children
22.7%
3 children
30.7%
4 children
17.3%

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

Argyle When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
5
1951–1960
3
1961–1970
4
1971–1980
3
1991–2000
3
2001–2010
7

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

Argyle Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
12.3%
5–14 hours
23.5%
15–29 hours
17.6%
30+ hours
16.6%
Did not do domestic work
29.9%

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

Argyle Household Size

1 person
39.8%
2 persons
38.1%
3 persons
9.7%
4 persons
9.7%
5 persons
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Argyle Where Residents Moved From

Same address
198
Moved from VIC
11
Moved — same area (SA2)
5

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

Argyle Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Argyle Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 17 total

Justice Procedures
7
Assault
4
Drug Offences
2
Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1
Theft
1
Public Order
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Argyle Rent Prices & Affordability

32%
of income
Moderate
Household Income $794/wk
Median Rent $255/wk
Rent-to-Income 32.1%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Argyle

≈ $3,441/month
Median rent $255/wk
Left after rent $539/wk
Rent share 32.1%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Argyle vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Argyle

What is the population of Argyle VIC?

The population of Argyle VIC is 272 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 13.6 people per km².Argyle is ranked #6,226 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Argyle?

The median personal income in Argyle VIC is $497 per week, or $25,844 per year.The median household income is $794 per week.Family income is $1,194 per week.Argyle is ranked #8,202 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Argyle?

Median rent in Argyle VIC is $255 per week ($1,105 per month).Rent represents 32.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Argyle ranks #6,036 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Argyle?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Argyle VIC is $1,270. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Argyle?

The median age in Argyle VIC is 57 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Argyle a good suburb to live in?

Argyle is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 272.The median income is $497/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (32.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 20065. All dollar figures in AUD.