Upper Main Arm at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
283
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Upper Main Arm.
The postcode for Upper Main Arm is 2482 (NSW).
Upper Main Arm (2482) sits in the Byron region of NSW.
Upper Main Arm has roughly 283 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Upper 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 13 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Upper Main Arm's population at 283, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (49%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
283
Median age
44
Family households
48%
Lone person
49%
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)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
283
Median age: 44
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Safety
Crime and safety.
23
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 Upper Main Arm.
Local schools for Upper Main Arm
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Government School Catchment
Main Arm Upper Public School
Wilsons Creek Public School
The Pocket 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 Upper Main Arm.
- What is the Upper Main Arm postcode?
- Upper Main Arm is in the 2482 postcode, in NSW, in the Byron Shire Council region.
- Where is Upper Main Arm?
- Upper Main Arm is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2482, in the Byron Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Upper Main Arm?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $460, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Upper Main Arm?
- There are 20 schools serving Upper Main Arm on this page, including Main Arm Upper Public School, Wilsons Creek Public School, The Pocket Public School.
- How walkable is Upper Main Arm?
- Upper Main Arm has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Upper Main Arm?
- Upper Main Arm is close to Upper Wilsons Creek, Palmwoods, Chowan Creek, Commissioners Creek, Rowlands Creek.
- What is the population of Upper Main Arm?
- The population of Upper Main Arm is approximately 283 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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