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 311 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Arm is $450 per week ($23,400 per year). Median rent in South Arm is $178 per week ($771 per month). South Arm has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. South Arm has a population density of 3.2 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in South Arm is Germany. The most common religion is No Religion (41% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Arm is $921.

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South Arm Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

South Arm Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$450/wk
$23,400 per year
#8639 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$178/wk
$771 per month
#7951 of 14,663
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$921/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

South Arm Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.7% (152) Female 50.3% (154)

Population Density

3.2
people per km²
311 people · 97.4 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,028
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
72.9% 51 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
27.1% 19 dwellings

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

South Arm Country of Birth

Australia
96.1%
Germany
3.9%

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

South Arm Religion

No Religion
41.3%
Catholic
21.9%
Not stated
14.0%
Anglican
10.5%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
4.4%
Uniting Church
2.9%
Othr Rel Aust Abor Trad Rel
2.5%
Other Religions Tot
2.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

South Arm Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
44.6%
Year 12 or equivalent
37.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
10.9%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.7%

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

South Arm Languages Spoken at Home

Other
53.8%
Australian Indigenous
46.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

South Arm Employment

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Employed full-time
19.2% 44 people
Employed part-time
17.5% 40 people
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Unemployed
6.1% 14 people
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Not in labour force
57.2% 131 people

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

South Arm Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
39.5%
Bachelor Degree
31.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
17.1%
Certificate I/II
6.6%
Postgraduate Degree
5.3%

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

South Arm Occupation

Managers
26.7%
Professionals
20.0%
Community & Personal Service
15.0%
Clerical & Administrative
13.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
11.7%
Labourers
8.3%
Sales Workers
5.0%

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

South Arm Field of Study

Engineering
29.8%
Society & Culture
17.0%
Health
14.9%
Education
12.8%
Agriculture & Environment
12.8%
Natural & Physical Sciences
6.4%
Management & Commerce
6.4%

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
3.9%
$300-$399/wk
3.9%
$400-$499/wk
15.7%
$500-$649/wk
4.9%
$650-$799/wk
13.7%
$800-$999/wk
8.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.8%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.9%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.9%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.8%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
2.9%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

South Arm Marital Status

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Married
34.5% 92
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Separated
2.6% 7
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Divorced
11.6% 31
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Widowed
6.4% 17
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Never married
44.9% 120

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

South Arm Ancestry

English
27.7%
Australian
27.2%
Aboriginal Australianralian
16.8%
Scottish
9.9%
Irish
8.8%
German
2.7%
Italian
2.2%
Hungarian
1.1%
Lebanese
1.1%
Dutch
0.8%
Maltese
0.8%
Other
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

South Arm School & University Attendance

Primary — Government
22.9%
Pre-school
18.8%
Primary — Catholic
16.7%
Secondary — Government
16.7%
Vocational Education
14.6%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
10.4%

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

South Arm Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
6.0% 32
No need for assistance
94.0% 502

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

South Arm Volunteering

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Volunteer
22.9% 51
Not a volunteer
77.1% 172

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

South Arm Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
18.8%
$600-$799/mo
18.8%
$800-$999/mo
18.8%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
25.0%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

South Arm How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
69.4%
Did not go to work
17.7%
Car (passenger)
8.1%
Truck
4.8%

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

South Arm Car Ownership

0 vehicles
9.8%
1 vehicle
29.4%
2 vehicles
37.3%
3 vehicles
15.7%
4+ vehicles
7.8%

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

South Arm Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.8%
2 bedrooms
16.3%
3 bedrooms
56.7%
4 bedrooms
19.2%
5 bedrooms
2.9%

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

South Arm Population Mobility

4.6%
moved in the last year
25.4%
moved in the last 5 years
14.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
39.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

South Arm Indigenous Population

25.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
151
Indigenous residents
432
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

South Arm Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
28
Lung condition
17
Heart disease
11
Arthritis
9
Asthma
7
Cancer
6
Diabetes
4

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

South Arm Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
15.7%
$1-$149/wk
2.9%
$150-$299/wk
12.8%
$300-$399/wk
11.0%
$400-$499/wk
16.3%
$500-$649/wk
3.5%
$650-$799/wk
11.6%
$800-$999/wk
6.4%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.1%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
3.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
2.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

South Arm Family Structure

Couple — no children
32.7%
Couple — children under 15
28.5%
Couple — no children under 15
15.4%
One parent — children under 15
13.1%
One parent — no children under 15
10.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

South Arm Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
14.3% 31
Did not provide
85.7% 186

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

South Arm Children Ever Born

No children
30.6%
1 child
4.1%
2 children
20.4%
3 children
29.6%
4 children
15.3%

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

South Arm When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960
6
1971–1980
3
1981–1990
5

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

South Arm Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
18.7%
5–14 hours
27.0%
15–29 hours
11.7%
30+ hours
23.0%
Did not do domestic work
19.6%

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

South Arm Household Size

1 person
25.7%
2 persons
42.2%
3 persons
11.9%
4 persons
7.3%
5 persons
8.3%
6+ persons
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

South Arm Where Residents Moved From

Same address
251
Moved — same area (SA2)
8

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

South Arm Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
77.3%
Step family — no other children
22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

South Arm Rent Prices & Affordability

20%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $900/wk
Median Rent $178/wk
Rent-to-Income 19.8%

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

If you earn X in South Arm

≈ $3,900/month
Median rent $178/wk
Left after rent $722/wk
Rent share 19.8%

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 311 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.2 people per km².South Arm is ranked #5,940 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in South Arm?

The median personal income in South Arm NSW is $450 per week, or $23,400 per year.The median household income is $900 per week.Family income is $1,028 per week.South Arm is ranked #8,639 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in South Arm?

Median rent in South Arm NSW is $178 per week ($771 per month).Rent represents 19.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.South Arm ranks #7,951 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in South Arm?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Arm NSW is $921. 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 49 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 311.The median income is $450/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.8% 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: 13591. All dollar figures in AUD.