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Dairy Arm NSW — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Dairy Arm, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Dairy Arm NSW is 43 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Dairy Arm is $587 per week ($30,524 per year). Median rent in Dairy Arm is $368 per week ($1,595 per month). Dairy Arm has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Dairy Arm has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (62% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dairy Arm is $1,950.

There were 1 recorded offences in Dairy Arm in 2024-25, a rate of 23 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (1 offences).

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Dairy Arm Population

residents (Census 2021)

Dairy Arm Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$587/wk

$30,524 per year

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Median Rent

$368/wk

$1,595 per month

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Median Age

49years

11 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,950/mo

Avg household size: 1.8 · 0.7 per bedroom

Dairy Arm Demographics

Gender Split

Male 57.1% (24) Female 42.9% (18)

Population Density

1.9

people per km²

43 people · 22.2 km²

Households

1.8

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,499

Family income/wk

Dairy Arm Age Distribution

10-14

15-19

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Dairy Arm Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

62.5% 10 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

37.5% 6 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Dairy Arm Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Dairy Arm Religion

No Religion

61.9%

Not stated

26.2%

Pentecostal

11.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Dairy Arm Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

65.5%

Year 10 or equivalent

34.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Dairy Arm Employment

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Employed full-time

33.3% 9 people

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Employed part-time

25.9% 7 people

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Not in labour force

40.7% 11 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Dairy Arm Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

64.3%

Certificate III/IV

35.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Dairy Arm Occupation

Managers

60.0%

Professionals

40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Dairy Arm Field of Study

Health

40.0%

Architecture & Building

30.0%

Agriculture & Environment

30.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Dairy Arm Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Dairy Arm Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk

50.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Dairy Arm Marital Status

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Married

36.1% 13

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Separated

8.3% 3

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Divorced

11.1% 4

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Never married

44.4% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Dairy Arm Ancestry

English

35.8%

Australian

17.0%

Irish

11.3%

Scottish

11.3%

Welsh

7.5%

Dutch

5.7%

German

5.7%

Other

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Dairy Arm School & University Attendance

Vocational Education

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Dairy Arm Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 59

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Dairy Arm Volunteering

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Volunteer

45.2% 14

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Not a volunteer

54.8% 17

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Dairy Arm Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,400-$1,799/mo

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Dairy Arm How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Dairy Arm Car Ownership

1 vehicle

21.4%

2 vehicles

78.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Dairy Arm Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

18.8%

2 bedrooms

25.0%

3 bedrooms

31.3%

4 bedrooms

25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Dairy Arm Population Mobility

33.3%

moved in the last year

34.4%

moved in the last 5 years

52.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Dairy Arm Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Dairy Arm Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Mental health

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Dairy Arm Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

33.3%

$150-$299/wk

18.5%

$500-$649/wk

14.8%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

11.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Dairy Arm Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.0%

Couple — no children

22.7%

Couple — no children under 15

13.6%

One parent — children under 15

13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Dairy Arm Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.3% 4

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Did not provide

85.7% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Dairy Arm Children Ever Born

1 child

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Dairy Arm When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Dairy Arm Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

31.3%

5–14 hours

31.3%

15–29 hours

28.1%

Did not do domestic work

9.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Dairy Arm Household Size

1 person

29.4%

2 persons

41.2%

3 persons

29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Dairy Arm Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from NSW

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Dairy Arm Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2024-25 — 1 total

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2021

2022

2023

2024

Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au

Dairy Arm Rent Prices & Affordability

32%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,166/wk

Median Rent $368/wk

Rent-to-Income 31.6%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Dairy Arm

Your weekly income

≈ $5,053/month

Median rent $368/wk

Left after rent $798/wk

Rent share 31.6%

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Dairy Arm vs State & National Average

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Pop: 22 Income: $1,625/wk

Blackmans Flat

Pop: 22 Income: $537/wk Rent: $360/wk

Borah Creek

Pop: 22 Income: $524/wk

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Pop: 22 Income: $474/wk

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Pop: 22 Income: $466/wk Rent: $225/wk

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Pop: 22 Income: $612/wk Rent: $200/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dairy Arm

What is the population of Dairy Arm NSW?

The population of Dairy Arm NSW is 43 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.9 people per km².

What is the median income in Dairy Arm?

The median personal income in Dairy Arm NSW is $587 per week, or $30,524 per year.The median household income is $1,166 per week.Family income is $1,499 per week.

How much is rent in Dairy Arm?

Median rent in Dairy Arm NSW is $368 per week ($1,595 per month).Rent represents 31.6% of household income, which is considered moderate.

What are mortgage repayments in Dairy Arm?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Dairy Arm NSW is $1,950. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Dairy Arm?

The median age in Dairy Arm NSW is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Dairy Arm a good suburb to live in?

Dairy Arm is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 43.The median income is $587/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (31.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 11187. All dollar figures in AUD.