South Arm NSW — Suburb Profile

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

The population of South Arm NSW is 196 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Arm is $560 per week ($29,120 per year). Median rent in South Arm is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). South Arm has a median age of 56 years, older than the national median of 38. South Arm has a population density of 11.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in South Arm is England. The most common religion is No Religion (46% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Arm is $1,441.

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South Arm Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

South Arm Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$560/wk
$29,120 per year
#7607 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$275/wk
$1,192 per month
#5547 of 14,663
👤
Median Age
56years
18 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,441/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

South Arm Demographics

Gender Split

Male 54.6% (107) Female 45.4% (89)

Population Density

11.1
people per km²
196 people · 17.7 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,593
Family income/wk

South 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
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

South Arm Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
62.9% 39 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
37.1% 23 dwellings

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

South Arm Country of Birth

Australia
97.0%
England
3.0%

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

South Arm Religion

No Religion
45.6%
Anglican
18.7%
Catholic
10.4%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
7.3%
Uniting Church
6.7%
Salvation Army
4.7%
Pentecostal
3.6%
Not stated
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

South Arm Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
44.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
43.0%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.4%
Year 11 or equivalent
5.4%

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

South Arm Employment

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Employed full-time
24.7% 40 people
Employed part-time
27.2% 44 people
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Unemployed
1.9% 3 people
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Not in labour force
46.3% 75 people

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

South Arm Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
56.6%
Bachelor Degree
24.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.7%
Certificate I/II
3.6%

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

South Arm Occupation

Professionals
25.0%
Managers
25.0%
Labourers
13.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.7%
Community & Personal Service
10.0%
Clerical & Administrative
8.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.7%

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

South Arm Field of Study

Engineering
28.1%
Health
15.8%
Education
14.0%
Management & Commerce
14.0%
Agriculture & Environment
12.3%
Society & Culture
10.5%
Architecture & Building
5.3%

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

South Arm Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

South Arm Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
6.2%
$300-$399/wk
8.6%
$400-$499/wk
3.7%
$650-$799/wk
12.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.7%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
13.6%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.6%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
8.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.7%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.7%
$4,000+/wk
6.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

South Arm Marital Status

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Married
50.0% 91
↔️
Separated
2.7% 5
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Divorced
13.2% 24
🕊️
Widowed
7.7% 14
👤
Never married
26.4% 48

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

South Arm Ancestry

English
36.6%
Australian
23.7%
Irish
14.0%
Scottish
8.6%
German
5.4%
Other
3.6%
Italian
1.8%
Aboriginal Australianralian
1.4%
Indian
1.4%
Russian
1.4%
Hungarian
1.1%
Vietnamese
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

South Arm School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
35.5%
Vocational Education
19.4%
Secondary — Government
16.1%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
16.1%
Primary — Catholic
12.9%

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

South Arm Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
8.4% 31
No need for assistance
91.6% 339

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

South Arm Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
15.9% 26
Not a volunteer
84.1% 138

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

South Arm Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
29.4%
$600-$799/mo
23.5%
$800-$999/mo
17.6%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
29.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

South Arm How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
76.7%
Did not go to work
10.0%
Truck
8.3%
Other
5.0%

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

South Arm Car Ownership

1 vehicle
23.1%
2 vehicles
44.9%
3 vehicles
24.4%
4+ vehicles
7.7%

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

South Arm Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
6.4%
2 bedrooms
7.7%
3 bedrooms
47.4%
4 bedrooms
29.5%
5 bedrooms
3.8%
6+ bedrooms
5.1%

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

South Arm Population Mobility

3.7%
moved in the last year
30.3%
moved in the last 5 years
3.3%
unemployment rate (Census)
52.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

South Arm Indigenous Population

0.8%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
3
Indigenous residents
372
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

South Arm Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
17
Diabetes
17
Heart disease
12
Lung condition
9
Asthma
9
Arthritis
7
Stroke
6
Cancer
5
Kidney disease
3

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

South Arm Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.1%
$1-$149/wk
3.4%
$150-$299/wk
10.1%
$300-$399/wk
9.5%
$400-$499/wk
9.5%
$500-$649/wk
4.7%
$650-$799/wk
15.5%
$800-$999/wk
6.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.7%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.1%
$3,500+/wk
4.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

South Arm Family Structure

Couple — no children
42.4%
Couple — children under 15
26.1%
Couple — no children under 15
15.2%
One parent — no children under 15
10.9%
One parent — children under 15
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

South Arm Military Service

🏅
Previously served
7.7% 13
👤
Never served
92.3% 155

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

South Arm Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
25.9% 42
Did not provide
74.1% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

South Arm Children Ever Born

No children
20.7%
1 child
22.4%
2 children
41.4%
3 children
10.3%
4 children
5.2%

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

South Arm When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1961–1970
9

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

South Arm Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.0%
5–14 hours
31.6%
15–29 hours
20.9%
30+ hours
14.6%
Did not do domestic work
13.9%

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

South Arm Household Size

1 person
20.3%
2 persons
50.6%
3 persons
10.1%
4 persons
10.1%
5 persons
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

South Arm Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

South Arm Rent Prices & Affordability

19%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,452/wk
Median Rent $275/wk
Rent-to-Income 18.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in South Arm

≈ $6,292/month
Median rent $275/wk
Left after rent $1,177/wk
Rent share 18.9%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

South Arm vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About South Arm

What is the population of South Arm NSW?

The population of South Arm NSW is 196 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 11.1 people per km².South Arm is ranked #7,007 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in South Arm?

The median personal income in South Arm NSW is $560 per week, or $29,120 per year.The median household income is $1,452 per week.Family income is $1,593 per week.South Arm is ranked #7,607 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in South Arm?

Median rent in South Arm NSW is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 18.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.South Arm ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in South Arm?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Arm NSW is $1,441. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in South Arm?

The median age in South Arm NSW is 56 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is South Arm a good suburb to live in?

South Arm is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 196.The median income is $560/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.9% 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: 13590. All dollar figures in AUD.