Argenton, New South Wales facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Argenton Greater Newcastle, New South Wales
Argenton Location in the Hunter-Central Coast Region
Population	1,352 (2021 census)
• Density	845/km2 (2,190/sq mi)
Established	1838
Postcode(s)	2284
Area	1.6 km2 (0.6 sq mi)
Location	16 km (10 mi) W of Newcastle
LGA(s)	City of Lake Macquarie
Parish	Kahibah
State electorate(s)	Lake Macquarie
Federal Division(s)	Hunter
Suburbs around Argenton: Edgeworth Edgeworth Glendale Teralba Argenton Glendale Teralba Boolaroo Cardiff

Argenton is a suburb in the city of Lake Macquarie, which is part of Greater Newcastle in New South Wales, Australia. It is located about 16 kilometres (10 miles) west of Newcastle's main city area.

A Look at Argenton's Past

The land where Argenton now stands was first home to the Awabakal people. They were the original inhabitants of this area.

Early Developments

In 1897, a public school opened in Argenton. However, it closed just six years later. A new school for the community opened much later, in 1953. An important safety centre, the Newcastle Mines Rescue Station, started operating here in 1927. It helped keep miners safe.

Sporting History

Argenton is also home to a piece of Newcastle's sporting history. The Waratah Golf Club was started in 1901. It is the oldest golf club in Newcastle.

The Smelter's Story

For many years, a large factory called the Cockle Creek Smelter operated in the area. It started processing lead in 1898. This factory caused a lot of pollution in the surrounding environment. In 2005, it was decided that the smelter would be taken apart. By 2009, most of the factory was gone. The land was then cleaned up and new plants were put in. This helped to make the area much cleaner.

Who Lives in Argenton?

In 2016, there were 1,351 people living in Argenton. Most of these residents, about 86.6%, were born in Australia. Also, a large number of people, 88.1%, spoke only English at home. When it came to religion, many people said they had no religion (27.6%). Others followed the Anglican faith (21.7%) or were Catholic (20.6%).

Fun Things to Do in Argenton

Argenton is a small suburb known for its community spirit and local attractions.

Sports and Food

The area has a popular BMX Club where you can ride bikes and a Soccer Club for playing football. There's also a long-standing bakery. This bakery was once famous for claiming to have the best meat pies in Australia!

Shopping and Growth

The opening of the Glendale Supercentre has brought many more visitors to Argenton. This large shopping area is actually located within the suburb's boundaries. It has helped the area grow and become a busier place.