North Arm NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of North Arm NSW is 117 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in North Arm is $758 per week ($39,416 per year). Median rent in North Arm is $550 per week ($2,383 per month). North Arm has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. North Arm has a population density of 22.6 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Arm is $1,857.

There were 2 recorded offences in North Arm in 2023-24, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was drug offences (2 offences).

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North Arm Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

North Arm Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$758/wk
$39,416 per year
#4358 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$550/wk
$2,383 per month
#360 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
42years
4 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,857/mo
Avg household size: 2.8 · 0.8 per bedroom

North Arm Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.4% (63) Female 46.6% (55)

Population Density

22.6
people per km²
117 people · 5.2 km²

Households

2.8
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,049
Family income/wk

North Arm Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

North Arm Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.0% 15 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
50.0% 15 dwellings

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

North Arm Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

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

North Arm Religion

No Religion
51.7%
Catholic
18.3%
Anglican
12.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
5.0%
Uniting Church
4.2%
Christnty Sevnth dy Advntst
3.3%
Eastern Orthodox
2.5%
Not stated
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

North Arm Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
37.2%
Year 12 or equivalent
34.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
14.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.0%

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

North Arm Employment

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Employed full-time
33.3% 25 people
Employed part-time
25.3% 19 people
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Unemployed
6.7% 5 people
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Not in labour force
34.7% 26 people

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

North Arm Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
81.6%
Bachelor Degree
18.4%

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

North Arm Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
25.6%
Professionals
17.9%
Clerical & Administrative
17.9%
Managers
12.8%
Community & Personal Service
12.8%
Labourers
12.8%

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

North Arm Field of Study

Management & Commerce
27.3%
Society & Culture
15.2%
Architecture & Building
15.2%
Engineering
15.2%
Education
9.1%
Health
9.1%
Creative Arts
9.1%

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

North Arm Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

North Arm Weekly Household Income

$800-$999/wk
13.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
21.7%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
34.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
13.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
17.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

North Arm Marital Status

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Married
53.5% 46
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Divorced
14.0% 12
🕊️
Widowed
4.7% 4
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Never married
27.9% 24

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

North Arm Ancestry

English
45.4%
Australian
31.2%
Irish
8.5%
German
6.4%
Italian
2.1%
Russian
2.1%
Scottish
2.1%
Other
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

North Arm School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
34.3%
Pre-school
22.9%
Secondary — Government
22.9%
Primary — Other Non-Govt
11.4%
Vocational Education
8.6%

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

North Arm Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
4.1% 9
No need for assistance
95.9% 211

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

North Arm Volunteering

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Volunteer
7.1% 6
Not a volunteer
92.9% 78

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

North Arm Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$1,000-$1,399/mo
21.4%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
21.4%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
35.7%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

North Arm How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
100.0%

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

North Arm Car Ownership

1 vehicle
17.5%
2 vehicles
57.5%
3 vehicles
10.0%
4+ vehicles
15.0%

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

North Arm Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
50.0%
4 bedrooms
40.0%
5 bedrooms
10.0%

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

North Arm Population Mobility

6.4%
moved in the last year
27.5%
moved in the last 5 years
7.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

North Arm Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
224
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

North Arm Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
11
Heart disease
9
Asthma
4
Cancer
4
Arthritis
4
Lung condition
4
Diabetes
3

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

North Arm Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
12.7%
$150-$299/wk
7.0%
$300-$399/wk
4.2%
$400-$499/wk
8.5%
$650-$799/wk
16.9%
$800-$999/wk
15.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
12.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

North Arm Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
41.0%
Couple — no children
35.2%
One parent — children under 15
15.2%
Couple — no children under 15
4.8%
One parent — no children under 15
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

North Arm Military Service

🏅
Previously served
7.0% 6
👤
Never served
93.0% 80

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

North Arm Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
11.0% 9
Did not provide
89.0% 73

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

North Arm Children Ever Born

No children
23.1%
2 children
76.9%

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

North Arm When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
6

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

North Arm Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
27.5%
5–14 hours
26.4%
15–29 hours
14.3%
30+ hours
12.1%
Did not do domestic work
19.8%

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

North Arm Household Size

1 person
18.2%
2 persons
45.5%
3 persons
9.1%
4 persons
18.2%
5 persons
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

North Arm Where Residents Moved From

Same address
102
Moved from NSW
7
Moved — same area (SA2)
6

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

North Arm Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

North Arm Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2023-24 — 2 total

Drug Offences
2

Offence trend by year:

2020
2021
2022
2023

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

North Arm Schools

2
schools nearby
2
government
939
avg ICSEA score
241
total students
Crystal Creek Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 80 students
939
ICSEA
Wollumbin High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 161 students
938
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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North Arm Rent Prices & Affordability

35%
of income
Stressed
Household Income $1,562/wk
Median Rent $550/wk
Rent-to-Income 35.2%

Rent exceeds 35% of household income — this area may be under housing stress.

If you earn X in North Arm

≈ $6,769/month
Median rent $550/wk
Left after rent $1,012/wk
Rent share 35.2%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

North Arm vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in NSW

Frequently Asked Questions About North Arm

What is the population of North Arm NSW?

The population of North Arm NSW is 117 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 22.6 people per km².North Arm is ranked #8,504 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in North Arm?

The median personal income in North Arm NSW is $758 per week, or $39,416 per year.The median household income is $1,562 per week.Family income is $2,049 per week.North Arm is ranked #4,358 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in North Arm?

Median rent in North Arm NSW is $550 per week ($2,383 per month).Rent represents 35.2% of household income, which is considered stressed.North Arm ranks #360 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in North Arm?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in North Arm NSW is $1,857. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in North Arm?

The median age in North Arm NSW is 42 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is North Arm a good suburb to live in?

North Arm is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 117.The median income is $758/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as stressed (35.2% 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: 12988. All dollar figures in AUD.