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Main Arm NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Main Arm, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Main Arm NSW is 640 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Main Arm is $628 per week ($32,656 per year). Median rent in Main Arm is $450 per week ($1,950 per month). Main Arm has a median age of 45 years, older than the national median of 38. Main Arm has a population density of 24.8 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Main Arm is England. The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Main Arm is $1,733.
There were 9 recorded offences in Main Arm in 2025-26, a rate of 14 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).
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Main Arm Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Main Arm Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Main Arm Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Main Arm Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Main Arm Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Main Arm Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Main Arm Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Main Arm Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Main Arm Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Main Arm Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Main Arm Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Main Arm Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Main Arm Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Main Arm Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Main Arm School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Main Arm Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Main Arm Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Main Arm Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Main Arm How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Main Arm Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Main Arm Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Main Arm Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Main Arm Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Main Arm Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Main Arm Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Main Arm Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Main Arm Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Main Arm Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Main Arm Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Main Arm When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Main Arm Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Main Arm Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Main Arm Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Main Arm Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Main Arm Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 9 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Main Arm Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Main Arm
What is the population of Main Arm NSW?
The population of Main Arm NSW is 640 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 24.8 people per km².Main Arm is ranked #4,648 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Main Arm?
The median personal income in Main Arm NSW is $628 per week, or $32,656 per year.The median household income is $1,403 per week.Family income is $1,482 per week.Main Arm is ranked #6,642 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Main Arm?
Median rent in Main Arm NSW is $450 per week ($1,950 per month).Rent represents 32.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Main Arm ranks #1,049 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Main Arm?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Main Arm NSW is $1,733. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Main Arm?
The median age in Main Arm NSW is 45 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Main Arm a good suburb to live in?
Main Arm is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 640.The median income is $628/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (32.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 12454. All dollar figures in AUD.