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Argyle

VIC 3523 • Victoria

272
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
19.93 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietCar-Dependent
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About Argyle

Argyle is a small rural locality within the City of Greater Bendigo local government area in central Victoria, situated approximately 45 kilometres south of Bendigo and around 97 kilometres north-west of Melbourne. With a 2021 Census population of 272, the locality covers nearly 20 square kilometres of gently undulating farming land typical of Victoria's central highlands. Median household income sits below the national average, reflecting its character as a working agricultural community rather than a commuter suburb.

The surrounding landscape is dominated by cropping and grazing properties, with the broader Greater Bendigo region offering the nearest services including schools, hospitals, and retail. Bendigo itself provides comprehensive facilities — a regional hospital, a thriving arts and food scene, and regular rail connections to Melbourne. Argyle suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle with access to a major regional centre, and the locality retains the unhurried, community-minded feel common to small Victorian farming districts.

Argyle falls under postcode 3523 and is governed by the Greater Bendigo Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Nicholls, while state elections fall under the Euroa (Northern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3523
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Greater Bendigo
Federal Electorate
Nicholls
State Electorate
Euroa (Northern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-36.84°, 144.77°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
19.93 km²
Population Density
14 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3523

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3523, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,563
Median 2023–24
$48,239
▲ 21.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,977

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3523; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular service — Bendigo N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
97 km
By Train
No direct train service; drive to Bendigo then V/Line to Southern Cross (~2h 30 min total)
By Car (Peak)
1h 15 – 1h 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 10 – 1h 20 min

🛣️ Calder Highway is the main route to Melbourne; Bendigo CBD is ~45km north

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A private vehicle is essential for all daily errands; there are no local shops, footpaths, or public transport in this rural locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
272
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Greater Bendigo Local Government Area, which contains Argyle. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
329.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 33.1%
Motor vehicle theft
258.8 / 100k
2yr Up 62.3% 10yr Up 25.3%
Non-FV assault
400.8 / 100k
2yr Up 21.7% 10yr Up 66.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
4.7 / 100k
2yr Up 192.2% 10yr Up 32.1%
Steal from vehicle
636.9 / 100k
2yr Down 15.4% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Greater Bendigo →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Argyle VIC known for? +

Argyle is a quiet rural locality in central Victoria, known for its agricultural landscapes of cropping and grazing properties typical of the Greater Bendigo hinterland. The area offers a peaceful farming lifestyle close to Bendigo's regional services.

How far is Argyle VIC from Melbourne? +

Argyle is approximately 97 kilometres north-west of Melbourne's CBD, roughly a 1-hour-15-minute drive under normal conditions via the Calder Highway.

Does Argyle VIC have public transport? +

Argyle has no direct public transport services. The nearest rail connections are in Bendigo (approximately 45km away), which has regular V/Line services to Melbourne. A private vehicle is essential for day-to-day life.

What is the population of Argyle VIC? +

According to the 2021 Census, Argyle has a population of 272 people, making it a very small rural locality within the wider City of Greater Bendigo area.

Is Argyle VIC a good place to live? +

Argyle suits those seeking a genuinely rural lifestyle in central Victoria with access to Bendigo's comprehensive regional services. It offers space, quiet, and a farming community atmosphere, though residents rely entirely on private vehicles for daily needs.

What is the postcode for Argyle VIC? +

The postcode for Argyle, Victoria is 3523.

Is Argyle a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Argyle is part of the Greater Bendigo LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

What is the population of Argyle? +

Argyle had a population of 272 at the 2021 Census.