Main Arm
NSW 2482 • New South Wales
About Main Arm
Main Arm is a picturesque rural locality in the Byron Shire of New South Wales, nestled in the hinterland of the Northern Rivers region approximately 14 kilometres from Mullumbimby and 32 kilometres from Byron Bay. With a population of 640 people at the 2021 census, the community occupies beautiful subtropical rainforest and farmland on the traditional lands of the Bundjalung (Arakwal) people. The area sits along Blindmouth Creek near its confluence with the Brunswick River, lending it a lush green character shaped by reliable rainfall and rich soils. Main Arm is closely associated with the nearby locality of Upper Main Arm.
Main Arm attracts an eclectic mix of creative, environmentally conscious, and alternative-lifestyle residents who value its close proximity to the vibrant Byron Bay region while enjoying a quieter, more affordable rural setting. The community is served by the local Durrumbul Hall and primary school, and residents have access to the diverse range of cafes, markets, health practitioners, and arts scene in Mullumbimby and Byron Bay. The rolling green hills, subtropical vegetation, and abundant wildlife make it a haven for nature lovers, small-scale farmers, and those seeking an authentic Northern Rivers hinterland experience. Property values have surged in recent years as the broader Byron region has grown in popularity.
Main Arm falls under postcode 2482 and is governed by the Byron Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Richmond, while state elections fall under the Lismore electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 2482
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2482, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2482; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Blanch's Bus Company — Mullumbimby / Byron Bay ~30 min to Mullumbimby
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Ballina Byron Gateway Airport (~40 km) offers flights to Sydney and Melbourne
Rural hinterland; car essential, though local community is close-knit and walkable within the village
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Brunswick River Rd
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114 Main Arm Road
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest 2025 rates for the Byron Local Government Area, which contains Main Arm. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.
Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)