Argenton, NSW 2284 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Argenton is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2284, home to 1,352 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Lake Macquarie local government area and roughly 109 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,352
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,318 /week
- Median personal income
- $616 /week
- Median family income
- $1,608 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Lake Macquarie
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Newcastle and Lake Macquarie
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Shortland
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $350 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,517
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Boolaroo Public School
- Speers Point Public School
- Teralba Public School
- Argenton Public School
- Biddabah Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 13 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 29 bus stops
- Main Rd Opp Albert Reserve
- Main Rd At Fourth St
- Albert Reserve, Main Rd
- Main Rd After Fourth St
- Cockle Creek Station, Platform 1
Lifestyle & amenities
- 4 cafés
- 3 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 10 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 library
- 1 supermarket
- 6 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (28.3°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1134 mm
- Reference station: Williamtown RAAF, 27.3 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 63.5% of the 701 resolvable premises in Argenton. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 36.5%
- Fibre to the Node: 63.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 873 across postcode 2284 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 249 violent offences, 218 theft, 144 vehicle theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Argenton?
Argenton (NSW 2284) had 1,352 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Lake Macquarie local government area.
What is the median rent in Argenton?
The median advertised rent in Argenton is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Argenton?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Argenton covering government sectors. Nearest include: Boolaroo Public School (0.3 km), Speers Point Public School (0.6 km), Teralba Public School (1.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Argenton?
Argenton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (63.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Argenton?
Across postcode 2284, 873 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (249), theft (218), vehicle theft (144). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Argenton?
In Argenton, mean daily temperatures range from 12.5°C to 23.2°C and annual rainfall is 1,134 mm measured at the Williamtown RAAF weather station (27.3 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Argenton?
31 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Argenton centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 13 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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