Argents Hill Postcode
New South Wales
Located in New South Wales, Argents Hill is a locality approximately 391 kilometres from Sydney. The postcode for Argents Hill is 2449, and residents use the 02 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Argents Hill has a population of 207 (113 males, 97 females). The median age is 52 years.
The median weekly household income in Argents Hill is $1,042, with a median personal income of $525 per week.
The median weekly rent is $202 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,376.
96% of residents were born in Australia.
87.0% of residents speak only English at home, while 1.9% speak another language.
The employment rate in Argents Hill shows 81 people employed (39 full-time, 31 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 10.0%.
The most common occupations are community & personal service (9), managers (4), and clerical & admin (4).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Argents Hill has an IRSAD score of 906 placing it in decile 2 (highly disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Argents Hill covers an area of 76.3 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 3 persons per km².
Statistically, Argents Hill sits within the Kempsey - Nambucca area, part of the broader Mid North Coast region. It falls under the Bellingen local government area.
The federal electorate for Argents Hill is Cowper (Provincial).
Argents Hill Details
| Postcode | 2449 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 207 |
| Median Age | 52 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,042/week |
| Median Personal Income | $525/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $202 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $1,376 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 76.3 km² |
| Population Density | 3/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 79 |
| Completed Year 12 | 28.5% |
| Australian Citizens | 85.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 15 (7.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (highly disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -30.6159 |
| Longitude | 152.8006 |
| Distance from Sydney | 391 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mid North Coast |
| Area (SA3) | Kempsey - Nambucca |
| Local Government | Bellingen |
| Federal Electorate | Cowper |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 38 (18.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 18 (8.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 33 (15.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 69 (33.3%) |
| 65+ years | 50 (24.2%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 22 (10.5%) |
| Arthritis | 18 (8.6%) |
| Asthma | 15 (7.1%) |
| Diabetes | 8 (3.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 8 (3.8%) |
| Cancer | 5 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (2.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 28 (40.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 25 (36.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 16 (23.2%) |