Suburb · VIC · 2026 data

Argyle, VIC

In 2026, police recorded 28 offences in Argyle, or 102.9 per 1,000 residents. That is 1.16× the VIC rate.

272 residents · estimated 19.9 km² -12.5% vs 2025
Not ranked

Argyle has about 272 residents. Below 300, a few incidents swing the per-person rate wildly, so we show counts but don't rank it.

All offences
28
2026 · ▼ -12.5%
Crimes / 1,000
102.9
VIC avg 89.1
Violent / 1,000
7.4
2 offences · avg 13.7
Property / 1,000
25.7
7 offences · avg 51.3
Harm-focused / 1,000
55.1
excl. justice & regulatory · avg 74.5
Violent crime, roughly
1 in 136residents per year
VIC: 1 in 73
Property crime, roughly
1 in 39residents per year
VIC: 1 in 19

By crime type, 2026

Argyle VIC average Line = 2021–2026

Rates per 1,000 residents. ×-values compare with the state rate for the same offence type.

Crimes against the person

7.4 / 1,000 VIC 13.7 · National 17.5
Assault and related offences
7.35
1.0×

Property & deception

25.7 / 1,000 VIC 51.3 · National 49.7
Theft
18.38
0.6×
Property damage
3.68
0.6×
Burglary/Break and enter
3.68
0.6×

Drug offences

14.7 / 1,000 VIC 5.0 · National 5.9
Drug use and possession
11.03
2.7×
Cultivate or manufacture drugs
3.68
11.2×

Public order & weapons

7.4 / 1,000 VIC 4.5 · National 3.2
Weapons and explosives offences
7.35
2.9×

Justice procedures

47.8 / 1,000 VIC 14.4 · National 10.3 administrative
Breaches of orders
44.12
3.6×
Justice procedures
3.68
1.8×
View as table
GroupOffence typeCountPer 1,000VIC per 1,000
Crimes against the personAssault and related offences27.357.48
Property & deceptionTheft518.3833.72
Property & deceptionProperty damage13.686.74
Property & deceptionBurglary/Break and enter13.685.73
Drug offencesDrug use and possession311.034.12
Drug offencesCultivate or manufacture drugs13.680.33
Public order & weaponsWeapons and explosives offences27.352.55
Justice proceduresBreaches of orders1244.1212.35
Justice proceduresJustice procedures13.682.09

Trend

TotalViolentPropertydashed = projection
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Recorded offences per year. Projection is a simple linear trend, not a forecast of individual risk.

Vs state & national

per 1,000 residents
ArgyleState
All offences
Argyle
102.9
State
89.1
Violent
Argyle
7.4
State
13.7
Property
Argyle
25.7
State
51.3

Nearby suburbs

  1. Redcastle0.0 km not ranked compare
  2. Derrinal0.0 km not ranked compare
  3. Heathcote0.0 km 80 compare
  4. Knowsley0.0 km not ranked compare
  5. Ladys Pass0.0 km not ranked compare
  6. Mount Camel0.0 km not ranked compare
  7. Moormbool West0.0 km not ranked compare
  8. Costerfield0.0 km not ranked compare

Housing, rent and growth

Housing & rent

ABS Census 2021

Median rent is 32% of median household income. In the 30–50% rental-stress range

MeasureValuevs other VIC suburbs
Median rent$255/week higher than 49%
Median household income$794/week higher than 4%
Rent as a share of income32% higher than 98%
Median mortgage repayment$1,270/month higher than 31%
Homes that are rented11% higher than 42%
Owned outright56% higher than 84%
Social housing0% higher than 35%
Average household size2.0 people higher than 11%

2021 Census figures: rents and incomes have risen since, so compare suburbs rather than reading today's prices. The rent share uses the median rent and the median income of all households (owners included), so it is a guide, not the share any one renter pays. The 30% benchmark is a common convention.

Growth & new homes

ABS Regional Population · Building Approvals
MeasureValuevs other VIC areas
Population growth, 5 years
2020–2025
+9.8% higher than 83%
Population growth, last year
2024–2025
+1.3% higher than 66%
New homes approved, 12 months
12 months to Aug 2026
32 higher than 38%
New homes approved per 1,000 residents
12 months to Aug 2026
5.9 higher than 67%

ABS publishes these for larger areas: figures are for “Heathcote”, which contains this suburb. Approvals are dwellings approved, not yet built. Growth and new supply are change indicators, not a price forecast.

Common questions about Argyle

What is the crime rate in Argyle?

In 2026, 28 offences were recorded in Argyle, or 102.9 per 1,000 residents. That is 1.2× the VIC rate of 89.1.

What are the chances of being a victim of crime in Argyle?

Based on 2026 recorded offences per resident, roughly 1 in 136 for violent crime and 1 in 39 for property crime. Recorded crime includes offences against visitors and businesses, so this overstates risk for residents.

Where does this data come from?

Official recorded-crime statistics published by state police and crime statistics agencies, divided by 2021 Census or ABS population estimates. See the methodology page for details.

Data notes

  • Population is estimated (medium confidence) from the ABS 2021 Census.
  • Recorded crime counts offences reported to or detected by police where they occurred. That includes offences against visitors and businesses, so busy centres score higher than their resident risk.
  • States classify offences differently, so ranks compare areas within the same state.