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Western Australia · Postcode 6239
Argyle postcode and suburb data
Western Australia · Phone area code 08 · 177 km from Perth
Suburb snapshot
Argyle at a glance vs WA
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against WA
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Argyle ranks: household income is in the top 25% of WA suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Argyle vs the WA average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Argyle | WA avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,147 +WA | $1,891 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $350 ≈WA | $355 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 ≈WA | $1,890 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 47 | 43.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 8/10 +WA | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% -WA | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the WA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Argyle is a locality 177 km from Perth in Western Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 6239. It falls within the Bunbury region. The local government area is Donnybrook-Balingup.
According to the 2021 Census, Argyle has a population of 575 with a median age of 47. The median weekly household income is $2,147, above the WA average. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, lower than the WA average. The Indigenous population is 9 (1.6% of residents).
Housing in Argyle includes a median weekly rent of $350, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 202 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 92.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Argyle scores in decile 8 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Argyle is part of the Manjimup statistical area in Western Australia.
Argyle details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 6239 |
| State | Western Australia (WA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 575 |
| Median Age | 47 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,147/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $831/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $350 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 13.8 km² |
| Population Density | 42/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 202 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.4% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (1.6%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 8/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -33.5392579 |
| Longitude | 115.761524 |
| Distance from Perth | 177 km |
| Region (SA4) | Bunbury |
| Area (SA3) | Manjimup |
| Local Government | Donnybrook-Balingup |
| Federal Electorate | Forrest |
| State Electorate | Collie-Preston (South West) |
| Time Zone | AWST (UTC+8), Australia/Perth (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 106 (18.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 60 (10.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 107 (18.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 212 (36.9%) |
| 65+ years | 94 (16.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 46 (8.0%) |
| Asthma | 44 (7.7%) |
| Cancer | 23 (4.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 20 (3.5%) |
| Diabetes | 16 (2.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 4 (0.7%) |
| Dementia | 4 (0.7%) |
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 | 30 (15.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 95 (47.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 75 (37.5%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.