Main Arm at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
640
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Main Arm.
The postcode for Main Arm is 2482 (NSW).
Main Arm (2482) sits in the Byron region of NSW.
Main Arm has roughly 640 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Main Arm scores 0/100 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.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Main Arm's population at 640, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
640
Median age
45
Family households
74%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$460/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
640
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
36
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 January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Main Arm.
Local schools for Main Arm
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Government School Catchment
Main Arm Upper Public School
The Pocket Public School
Wilsons Creek Public School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Main Arm.
- What is the Main Arm postcode?
- Main Arm is in the 2482 postcode, in NSW, in the Byron Shire Council region.
- Where is Main Arm?
- Main Arm is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2482, in the Byron Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Main Arm?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Main Arm?
- There are 10 schools serving Main Arm on this page, including Main Arm Upper Public School, The Pocket Public School, Shearwater, the Mullumbimby Steiner School.
- How walkable is Main Arm?
- Main Arm has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Main Arm?
- Main Arm is close to Palmwoods, Koonyum Range, Mullumbimby Creek, Upper Wilsons Creek, Middle Pocket.
- What is the population of Main Arm?
- The population of Main Arm is approximately 640 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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