South Arm at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
31.1k
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about South Arm.
The postcode for South Arm is 2460 (NSW).
South Arm (2460) sits in the Richmond Valley region of NSW.
South Arm has roughly 31,079 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
South 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Arm's population at 31,079, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
31,079
Median age
45
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
31,079
Median age: 45
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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 South Arm postcode?
- South Arm is in the 2460 postcode, in NSW, in the Richmond Valley Council region.
- Where is South Arm?
- South Arm is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2460, 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?
- The population of South Arm is approximately 31,079 (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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