Argenton runs swimming pool / spa first, with demolition (19) close behind: swimming pool / spa leads at 21 of 93 DAs on record. A Value-tier market on a $640k median, a typical job runs $139k, approvals are up 50% year on year.
25% of approvals are dual-occupancy, subdivision or granny flats, above the 13% coast norm, so a real share of the work is yield-driven, developers and landlords, not just homeowners.
Rebuild market
33% of approvals are new builds or demolitions, so knock-down-rebuild is a genuine slice here, not just extensions.
Big-ticket jobs
the typical $139k approval is about 22% of the $640k median home, these are substantial transformations, not cosmetic touch-ups.
Major projects · biggest approvals by value
$5.18M
374 Lake Road
Erection of a new structure · 9 Aug 2024
$3.39M
16 Mclaughlin Street
Demolition · 23 Nov 2022
$3M
456 Lake Road
Erection of a new structure · 13 Jan 2026
$2.9M
2 Mary Street
Demolition · 6 Feb 2023
$2M
3 William Street
Demolition · 26 Feb 2025
Development activity
DAs lodged
Monthly, last 24 months (real NSW ePlanning data)
93
Total on record
18
Last 12 months
$139k
Median cost
1110
What they're building
All 93 DAs by category
Swimming Pool / Spa21
Demolition19
Granny Flat / Secondary18
Renovation / Extension12
New Dwelling12
Subdivision5
Other4
Garage / Shed / Carport1
Who lives here
0-4
5-14
15-19
20-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75-84
85+
The biggest age band here is 35-44 (196 residents). Real ABS 2021 census bands, the resident profile behind who renovates, extends and builds.
Schools nearby
Argenton Public School
Primary · Argenton
Glendale Technology High School
Secondary · Glendale
Edgeworth Public School
Primary · Edgeworth
Boolaroo Public School
Primary · Boolaroo
Glendale East Public School
Primary · Glendale
Edgeworth Heights Public School
Primary · Edgeworth
NSW public schools within ~3.5 km. Source: NSW Department of Education schools master dataset.
Common questions
Which council handles development applications in Argenton?
Argenton sits in the Lake Macquarie City Council area. DA Notice pulls every DA Lake Macquarie City Council lodges for Argenton from the public NSW Planning Portal.
How many development approvals are there in Argenton?
In the last 365 days, Lake Macquarie City Council lodged 18 development applications in Argenton. We text you the new ones each Monday, filtered to your trade.
How do I get DA alerts for Argenton?
A weekly SMS, every Monday morning, listing the new DAs in Argenton that match your trade. No app. Reply STOP to cancel.
What does DA Notice cost?
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The DAs land Monday 6am. You call before the street knows.
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