South Arm, TAS 7022
Clarence City CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 7022
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Median house price
$910,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in South Arm itself.
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South Arm at a glance
- Median unit
- $240,480
- Population
- 963
- Median age 48
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in South Arm
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in South Arm, houses changed hands at $910,000 in 2024, above the Tasmania median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in South Arm itself. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 74% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $182,000. Prices sit above the Tasmania median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
- Weekly rent (house)
- $350/wk
- Weekly rent (unit)
- $298/wk
Rental data as of April 2026
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What to know about South Arm
South Arm (7022) sits in the Clarence region of Tasmania. The median house here is $910,000, above the Tasmania median of around $650K.
South Arm has roughly 963 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.
What it’s like to live here
South Arm scores 4/100 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 22°C (mild), winter mornings around 6°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 511 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 6 independent.
Schools in South Arm
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 4/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 0/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put South Arm's population at 963, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew.
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.00% (median rent $350/wk against a $910,000 price tag). Units yield 6.44% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 2.00%
- On the $910,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 6.44%
- On the $240,480 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 511 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 21.9°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 5.7°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about South Arm
- What is the median house price in South Arm?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in South Arm, TAS 7022 is $910,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in South Arm itself. The median unit price is $240,480.
- How much is my house worth in South Arm?
- A useful starting point is the South Arm median house price of $910,000 (units $240,480). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- What is the South Arm postcode?
- South Arm is in the 7022 postcode, in TAS, in the Clarence City Council region.
- Where is South Arm?
- South Arm is a suburb in the Clarence City Council area, TAS 7022.
- What is the average rent in South Arm?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
- What schools are in South Arm?
- There are 20 schools serving South Arm on this page, including South Arm Primary School, Illawarra Primary School, Blackmans Bay Primary School.
- How walkable is South Arm?
- South Arm has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near South Arm?
- South Arm is close to Opossum Bay, Piersons Point, Dennes Point, Tinderbox, Blackmans Bay.
- What is the population of South Arm?
- The population of South Arm is approximately 963 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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