Byron Shire Council
Upper Main Arm
Upper Main Arm at a glance
Median house
$887,500
-1.4% year on year
Median unit
$308,880
Sales data pending
Days on market
40
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
283
Median age 44
About
Welcome to Upper Main Arm.
Upper Main Arm is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$887,500
-1.4% over the past year. Median unit price $308,880.
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
$887,500
-1.4% annual growth
$308,880
Sales data pending
40
Average days to sell
283
Median age: 44
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20262.70%
Based on $887,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20266.57%
Based on $308,880 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026-1.4%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202656%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202640 days
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.
5-year trajectory
at -1.4%/yr
2021
$952K
5-year change
-7%
2026
$888K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
283
Median age
44
Family households
48%
Lone person
49%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Main Arm Upper Public School
Wilsons Creek Public School
The Pocket Public School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 median house price in Upper Main Arm?
- The median house price in Upper Main Arm, NSW 2482 is $887,500. The median unit price is $308,880. Annual growth is -1.4%.
- What is the Upper Main Arm postcode?
- Upper Main Arm is in the 2482 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Upper Main Arm has approximately 283 residents. 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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