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Dargo VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Dargo VIC is 105 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dargo is $412 per week ($21,424 per year). Median rent in Dargo is $160 per week ($693 per month). Dargo has a median age of 57 years, older than the national median of 38. Dargo has a population density of 0.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Dargo is England. The most common religion is No Religion (30% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dargo is $900.

There were 22 recorded offences in Dargo in 2025-25, a rate of 210 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (7 offences).

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Dargo Population

residents (Census 2021)

Dargo Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$412/wk

$21,424 per year

#8762 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$160/wk

$693 per month

#8125 of 14,663

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Median Age

57years

19 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$900/mo

Avg household size: 2.1 · 0.7 per bedroom

Dargo Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.2% (59) Female 46.8% (52)

Population Density

0.1

people per km²

105 people · 991.8 km²

Households

2.1

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,041

Family income/wk

Dargo Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

30-34

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)

Dargo Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

85.0% 34 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

15.0% 6 dwellings

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

Dargo Country of Birth

Australia

94.2%

England

5.8%

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

Dargo Religion

No Religion

30.4%

Not stated

16.1%

Anglican

15.2%

Catholic

14.3%

Eastern Orthodox

13.4%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

4.5%

Lutheran

3.6%

Buddhism

2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dargo Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

34.9%

Year 10 or equivalent

31.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

19.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

14.3%

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

Dargo Employment

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Employed full-time

24.2% 16 people

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Employed part-time

19.7% 13 people

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Unemployed

6.1% 4 people

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Not in labour force

50.0% 33 people

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

Dargo Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

61.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

26.9%

Bachelor Degree

11.5%

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

Dargo Occupation

Managers

41.2%

Clerical & Administrative

23.5%

Community & Personal Service

17.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

17.6%

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

Dargo Field of Study

Management & Commerce

66.7%

Engineering

33.3%

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

Dargo Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dargo Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

14.9%

$400-$499/wk

10.6%

$500-$649/wk

6.4%

$650-$799/wk

14.9%

$800-$999/wk

8.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.5%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.4%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

10.6%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dargo Marital Status

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Married

55.4% 51

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Separated

8.7% 8

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Divorced

14.1% 13

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Widowed

3.3% 3

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Never married

18.5% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dargo Ancestry

English

33.8%

Australian

33.1%

Irish

10.0%

Greek

6.9%

Scottish

6.2%

Other

6.2%

German

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dargo School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

53.3%

Secondary — Government

46.7%

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

Dargo Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

4.8% 8

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No need for assistance

95.2% 160

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

Dargo Volunteering

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Volunteer

39.5% 32

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Not a volunteer

60.5% 49

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dargo How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

70.8%

Walked only

16.7%

Car (passenger)

12.5%

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

Dargo Car Ownership

1 vehicle

16.7%

2 vehicles

50.0%

3 vehicles

22.2%

4+ vehicles

11.1%

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

Dargo Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

30.8%

3 bedrooms

48.7%

4 bedrooms

20.5%

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

Dargo Population Mobility

13.5%

moved in the last year

43.5%

moved in the last 5 years

11.9%

unemployment rate (Census)

45.2%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dargo Indigenous Population

1.7%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

170

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dargo Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Diabetes

Asthma

Heart disease

Lung condition

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

Dargo Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

27.5%

$150-$299/wk

5.9%

$300-$399/wk

25.5%

$500-$649/wk

11.8%

$650-$799/wk

5.9%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

7.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dargo Family Structure

Couple — no children

48.5%

Couple — children under 15

45.5%

Couple — no children under 15

6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dargo Military Service

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Previously served

6.1% 5

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Never served

93.9% 77

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Dargo Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

17.9% 14

—

Did not provide

82.1% 64

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dargo Children Ever Born

No children

14.3%

2 children

71.4%

3 children

14.3%

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

Dargo Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.8%

5–14 hours

20.3%

15–29 hours

33.3%

30+ hours

11.6%

Did not do domestic work

15.9%

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

Dargo Household Size

1 person

39.5%

2 persons

44.2%

3 persons

9.3%

4 persons

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dargo Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from VIC

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

Dargo Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Dargo Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 22 total

Assault

Theft

Justice Procedures

Property Damage

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

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

Dargo Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $725/wk

Median Rent $160/wk

Rent-to-Income 22.1%

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

If you earn X in Dargo

Your weekly income

≈ $3,142/month

Median rent $160/wk

Left after rent $565/wk

Rent share 22.1%

Dargo vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Bears Lagoon

Pop: 53 Income: $630/wk Rent: $125/wk

Antwerp

Pop: 53 Income: $599/wk

Boorhaman North

Pop: 53 Income: $1,071/wk Rent: $215/wk

Cosgrove South

Pop: 53 Income: $924/wk Rent: $200/wk

Kanumbra

Pop: 53 Income: $587/wk Rent: $120/wk

Speed

Pop: 53 Income: $837/wk Rent: $53/wk

Compare Dargo

Dargo vs Bears Lagoon →Dargo vs Antwerp →Dargo vs Boorhaman North →Dargo vs Cosgrove South →

Frequently Asked Questions About Dargo

What is the population of Dargo VIC?

The population of Dargo VIC is 105 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.1 people per km².Dargo is ranked #8,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Dargo?

The median personal income in Dargo VIC is $412 per week, or $21,424 per year.The median household income is $725 per week.Family income is $1,041 per week.Dargo is ranked #8,762 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Dargo?

Median rent in Dargo VIC is $160 per week ($693 per month).Rent represents 22.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Dargo ranks #8,125 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Dargo?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dargo VIC is $900. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dargo?

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

Is Dargo a good suburb to live in?

Dargo is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 105.The median income is $412/wk, which is below the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.1% 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: 20711. All dollar figures in AUD.