Argenton
NSW 2284 · Lake Macquarie
1,352 (2021) → 1,398 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Lake Macquarie local government area (est. 222,310 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Argenton is a moderate growth suburb in Lake Macquarie, NSW 2284, about 111km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $780K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 63/100, and is about 10km inland. Argenton has an overall score of 63/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 21/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.78%), Greece (0.89%), Philippines (0.81%), Thailand (0.81%), India (0.74%)
Top languages: Greek (0.89%), Macedon (0.74%), Mandarin (0.67%), Korean (0.67%), Australian Indigenous Languages (0.59%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1001 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Argenton Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 912
- Alesco Senior College - Northlakes CampusSecondary · Independent
Nearby (within 10km)
- Glendale Technology High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.5kmICSEA 949
- Holy Cross Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.5kmICSEA 1047
- Edgeworth Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 968
- Boolaroo Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.9kmICSEA 969
- St Benedict's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.2kmICSEA 1041
- Edgeworth Heights Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 969
- Glendale East Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.4kmICSEA 944
- Macquarie CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1109
- Newcastle Waldorf SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.6kmICSEA 1073
- Cardiff Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 996
- Speers Point Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 990
- Cardiff North Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 1029
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Outdoor paradise
Top 20% nationally — abundant parks and green space, plus trails, bike paths and places to enjoy the outdoors.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Argenton
Is Argenton safe?
Argenton has a residential safety score of 21/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,468 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Argenton?
In Argenton, the median house price is $780K. Median weekly house rent is $750.
How far is Argenton from Sydney CBD?
Argenton is about 111.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Argenton?
Argenton has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 912 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Argenton?
Argenton has a transport score of 63/100 and 12 bus stops.