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South Arm TAS — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for South Arm, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.
The population of South Arm TAS is 963 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Arm is $807 per week ($41,964 per year). Median rent in South Arm is $350 per week ($1,517 per month). South Arm has a median age of 48 years, older than the national median of 38. South Arm has a population density of 87.7 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in South Arm is England. The most common religion is No Religion (56% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Arm is $1,517.
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South Arm Population
South Arm Median Income & Rent
South Arm Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
South Arm Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Arm Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Arm Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
South Arm Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
South Arm Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
South Arm Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
South Arm Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
South Arm Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
South Arm Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
South Arm Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
South Arm Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
South Arm Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
South Arm Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
South Arm Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
South Arm School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
South Arm Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
South Arm Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
South Arm Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
South Arm How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
South Arm Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
South Arm Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
South Arm Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
South Arm Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
South Arm Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
South Arm Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
South Arm Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
South Arm Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
South Arm Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
South Arm Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
South Arm When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
South Arm Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
South Arm Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
South Arm Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
South Arm Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
South 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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Frequently Asked Questions About South Arm
What is the population of South Arm TAS?
The population of South Arm TAS is 963 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 87.7 people per km².South Arm is ranked #4,033 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in South Arm?
The median personal income in South Arm TAS is $807 per week, or $41,964 per year.The median household income is $1,383 per week.Family income is $1,822 per week.South Arm is ranked #3,505 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in South Arm?
Median rent in South Arm TAS is $350 per week ($1,517 per month).Rent represents 25.3% of household income, which is considered moderate.South Arm ranks #3,104 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in South Arm?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Arm TAS is $1,517. 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 TAS is 48 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 Tasmania with a population of 963.The median income is $807/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.3% 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: 60611. All dollar figures in AUD.