Richmond Valley Council
South Arm
South Arm at a glance
Median house
$286,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
31.1k
Median age 45
About
Welcome to South Arm.
South Arm is a suburb in New South Wales.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$286,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$286,000
$205,920
31,079
Median age: 45
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading5.45%
Based on $286,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading6.44%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
31,079
Median age
45
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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 South Arm.
Local schools for South Arm
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Maclean High School
Gulmarrad Public School
Maclean Public School
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Frequently asked
About South Arm.
- What is the median house price in South Arm?
- The median house price in South Arm, NSW 2460 is $286,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the South Arm postcode?
- South Arm is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- What is the average rent in South Arm?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in South Arm?
- There are 7 schools serving South Arm on this page, including Maclean High School, Gulmarrad Public School, St Joseph's Primary School.
- How walkable is South Arm?
- South Arm has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near South Arm?
- South Arm is close to Woodford Island, Woodford, Gulmarrad, Ilarwill, Tyndale.
- What is the population of South Arm?
- South Arm has approximately 31,079 residents. 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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