Argyle

Argyle is far older than most areas, with 33.1% of people aged 65 and over. Children under 15 make up only 14.3% of the population, which is well below the national figure of 18.2%.

Most residents were born in Australia, and those with overseas roots are far fewer than the state average. English, Australian, and Irish are the most common ancestries.

English is the primary language here, with only 3.3% of people using another language at home. This is far below the national figure of 22.3%.

Religion is more common here than in other similar areas, as the 30.9% who report no religion is well below the national figure of 38.9%.

Educational qualifications are much lower than average, with only 6.1% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 23.4% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the state average.

Income levels are among the lowest in the region. The typical household earns $794 a week, which is far below the national figure of $1,746.

Health challenges are common, with 46.3% of people living with a long-term health condition. This is far above the national figure, and 14% of residents have a mental health condition.

Unpaid care for children is much lower than average, though 14.3% of people provide some form of unpaid care. A notably higher number of residents served in the Defence Force compared to the state average.

First Nations people make up 1.5% of the population. The typical First Nations resident is 52, which is far older than the national figure of 24.

Homes are smaller than usual, with only 2.0 people per home. This is consistent with the fact that 40.2% of people live alone, a figure far above the national average.

The area consists entirely of separate houses, and 56.3% are owned outright, which is far above the state average. Rent is well below the national figure, typically costing $255 a week.

The area is entirely dependent on cars, with no one commuting by public transport. Only 2.8% of homes have no motor vehicle, and very few people work from home.

The community is very stable, with only 21.7% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Far fewer adults are working or looking for work here than in other areas, at just 37.7%. Many of those employed work in transport, warehousing, and manufacturing.

Argyle is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score far below the state average. There are no groceries, health services, or schools within a 15-minute walk.