Alpine Shire Council
Dargo
Dargo at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
105
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Dargo.
Dargo (3862) sits in the Alpine region of Victoria.
Dargo has roughly 105 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Dargo scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dargo's population at 105, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (95% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 40% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
105
Median age
57
Family households
67%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$160/wk
Owner occupied
95%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
105
Median age: 57
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Safety
Crime and safety.
17
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of December 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Dargo.
Frequently asked
About Dargo.
- What is the Dargo postcode?
- Dargo is in the 3862 postcode, in VIC, in the Alpine Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dargo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $160.
- How walkable is Dargo?
- Dargo has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dargo?
- Dargo is close to Waterford, Miowera, Cowa, Hawkhurst, Castleburn.
- What is the population of Dargo?
- Dargo has approximately 105 residents. The median age is 57.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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