Main Arm, NSW 2482 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Main Arm is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2482, home to 640 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Byron local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 628 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 640
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,403 /week
- Median personal income
- $628 /week
- Median family income
- $1,482 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Byron
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Richmond - Tweed
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Richmond
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $450 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,733
- Rent share of household income
- 32%
Schools
- Main Arm Upper Public School
- The Pocket Public School
- Wilsons Creek Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 5 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 12 bus stops
- Main Arm General Store, Main Arm Rd
- Main Arm Rd Opp Main Arm General Store
- 950 Main Arm Rd
- 914 Main Arm Rd
- 834 Main Arm Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 1 restaurant
- 1 park or reserve
- 1 supermarket
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 90.5% of the 231 resolvable premises in Main Arm. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 90.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 9.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 465 across postcode 2482 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 15% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 130 violent offences, 96 theft, 66 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Main Arm?
Main Arm (NSW 2482) had 640 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Byron local government area.
What is the median rent in Main Arm?
The median advertised rent in Main Arm is $450/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Main Arm?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Main Arm covering government sectors. Nearest include: Main Arm Upper Public School (1.8 km), The Pocket Public School (4.8 km), Wilsons Creek Public School (7.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Main Arm?
Main Arm is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (90.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Main Arm?
Across postcode 2482, 465 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (130), theft (96), vehicle theft (66). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Main Arm?
12 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Main Arm centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 5 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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