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Main Arm suburb profile

Main Arm is a rural village in the hinterland of Byron Shire, set among rolling hills, rainforest gullies and creeks. It has a relaxed, country atmosphere with a mix of hobby farms, timber cottages, renovated farmhouses and newer eco-conscious homes on larger blocks. The area appeals to people after space and a quieter pace, including families, artists and small-scale growers, and life here is shaped more by gardens, paddocks and local rhythms than by urban bustle. Local services are limited, with Mullumbimby and Byron Bay supplying schools, cafes, markets and beaches a short drive away, and access is along winding country roads that keep the suburb feeling private and leafy.

Main Arm property market performance

Like many smaller suburbs, Main Arm sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. Over the last three months there were 2 house sales recorded.

Other common market measures, including median days on market, typical rents and 12-month value or rent changes, are not available because there weren't enough recent observations to produce reliable figures.

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Main Arm demographics

A small community of 640 people with a median age of 45. The median total household income is $1,403 a week, roughly $73,000 a year.

Family life is dominated by couples: couple families with children make up 43.7% of families and couple families without children 43.0%, together about 86.7% of reported families. One-parent families account for 13.3%.

In Main Arm, about four in five homes are owner-occupied, with 52.6% owned outright and 27.4% owned with a mortgage, while 20.0% of homes are rented.

Suburbs near Main Arm

Some popular suburbs near Main Arm include:

  • Mullumbimby Creek: Rural-fringe locality with wooded valleys and a quiet, country atmosphere.
  • Mullumbimby: Regional town with tree-lined streets and a relaxed, village character.
  • Burringbar: Small hinterland village with lush farmland and a peaceful rural feel.
  • South Golden Beach: Coastal suburb featuring sandy surf beaches and coastal reserve areas.
  • Ocean Shores: Large residential area centred around lakes and extensive bike paths.
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