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Argyle WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Argyle WA is 575 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Argyle is $831 per week ($43,212 per year). Median rent in Argyle is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). Argyle has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Argyle has a population density of 41.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Argyle is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Argyle is $2,000.

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Argyle Population

residents (Census 2021)

Argyle Median Income & Rent

💰

Median Income

$831/wk

$43,212 per year

#3080 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$350/wk

$1,517 per month

#3104 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Argyle Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.3% (276) Female 51.7% (295)

Population Density

41.7

people per km²

575 people · 13.8 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,388

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

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Argyle Housing Tenure

🏠

Owned outright

41.1% 76 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

58.9% 109 dwellings

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

Argyle Country of Birth

Australia

91.1%

England

7.1%

France

1.8%

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

Argyle Religion

No Religion

52.4%

Anglican

15.9%

Catholic

13.8%

Not stated

5.7%

Christian (other)

5.4%

Othr Protestnt

3.0%

Uniting Church

2.2%

Lutheran

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Argyle Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

52.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

33.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

5.0%

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

Argyle Languages Spoken at Home

Other

100.0%

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

Argyle Employment

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Employed full-time

41.8% 176 people

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Employed part-time

23.0% 97 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 12 people

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Not in labour force

32.3% 136 people

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

Argyle Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

47.4%

Bachelor Degree

25.2%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.1%

Postgraduate Degree

5.9%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.1%

Certificate I/II

3.3%

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

Argyle Occupation

Professionals

30.5%

Technicians & Trade Workers

30.0%

Managers

13.2%

Community & Personal Service

10.5%

Clerical & Administrative

7.9%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

6.3%

Sales Workers

1.6%

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

Argyle Field of Study

Engineering

27.2%

Health

15.8%

Education

13.9%

Society & Culture

9.9%

Management & Commerce

8.4%

Architecture & Building

5.9%

Natural & Physical Sciences

4.5%

Agriculture & Environment

4.5%

Creative Arts

4.0%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

3.5%

Information Technology

2.5%

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

$150-$299/wk

5.5%

$400-$499/wk

3.7%

$500-$649/wk

4.3%

$650-$799/wk

8.0%

$800-$999/wk

6.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.9%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

1.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.9%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.2%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

12.3%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.2%

$4,000+/wk

14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Argyle Marital Status

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Married

57.1% 267

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Separated

2.8% 13

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Divorced

7.9% 37

🕊️

Widowed

3.4% 16

👤

Never married

28.8% 135

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Argyle Ancestry

English

37.5%

Australian

31.5%

Scottish

10.2%

Irish

5.7%

Other

3.3%

Italian

3.0%

Dutch

2.9%

German

2.6%

Aboriginal Australianralian

1.2%

New Zealander

1.2%

South African

0.5%

Maori

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Argyle School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

18.9%

Secondary — Government

17.9%

Primary — Government

17.9%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

14.2%

Vocational Education

11.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

7.5%

Primary — Catholic

7.5%

Pre-school

4.7%

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

Argyle Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

2.7% 30

✅

No need for assistance

97.3% 1,070

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

Argyle Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

29.2% 130

—

Not a volunteer

70.8% 315

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Argyle Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.1%

$300-$449/mo

7.1%

$600-$799/mo

2.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

10.6%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

10.6%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

31.0%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

15.9%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Argyle How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.6%

Did not go to work

17.0%

Car (passenger)

5.3%

Other

1.1%

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

Argyle Car Ownership

1 vehicle

15.0%

2 vehicles

47.5%

3 vehicles

20.0%

4+ vehicles

17.5%

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

Argyle Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

10.2%

3 bedrooms

35.7%

4 bedrooms

43.9%

5 bedrooms

6.6%

6+ bedrooms

3.6%

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

Argyle Population Mobility

9.2%

moved in the last year

32.0%

moved in the last 5 years

3.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

66.0%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Argyle Indigenous Population

1.8%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

1,063

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Argyle Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

Arthritis

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Stroke

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

Argyle Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

11.4%

$1-$149/wk

6.4%

$150-$299/wk

5.3%

$300-$399/wk

5.6%

$400-$499/wk

1.6%

$500-$649/wk

2.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.5%

$800-$999/wk

7.4%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

10.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

4.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.1%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.2%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

16.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

1.6%

$3,500+/wk

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Argyle Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

40.9%

Couple — no children

36.9%

Couple — no children under 15

12.7%

One parent — no children under 15

5.2%

One parent — children under 15

4.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Argyle Military Service

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Previously served

2.9% 13

👤

Never served

97.1% 435

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Argyle Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.1% 58

—

Did not provide

86.9% 385

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Argyle Children Ever Born

No children

27.5%

1 child

10.1%

2 children

32.9%

3 children

21.7%

4 children

7.7%

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

Argyle When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2019

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

Argyle Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.4%

5–14 hours

31.1%

15–29 hours

22.4%

30+ hours

11.4%

Did not do domestic work

14.6%

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

Argyle Household Size

1 person

12.9%

2 persons

49.0%

3 persons

10.0%

4 persons

15.7%

5 persons

7.6%

6+ persons

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Argyle Where Residents Moved From

Same address

484

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

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

Argyle Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

84.5%

Step family — no other children

9.9%

Intact family — other children present

5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Argyle Rent Prices & Affordability

16%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,147/wk

Median Rent $350/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.3%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Argyle

Your weekly income

≈ $9,304/month

Median rent $350/wk

Left after rent $1,797/wk

Rent share 16.3%

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Argyle vs State & National Average

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Pop: 288 Income: $557/wk Rent: $188/wk

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Pop: 292 Income: $980/wk Rent: $205/wk

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Pop: 296 Income: $876/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Argyle

What is the population of Argyle WA?

The population of Argyle WA is 575 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 41.7 people per km².Argyle is ranked #4,815 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Argyle?

The median personal income in Argyle WA is $831 per week, or $43,212 per year.The median household income is $2,147 per week.Family income is $2,388 per week.Argyle is ranked #3,080 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Argyle?

Median rent in Argyle WA is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 16.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Argyle ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Argyle?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Argyle WA is $2,000. 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 WA is 47 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 Western Australia with a population of 575.The median income is $831/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.3% 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: 50025. All dollar figures in AUD.