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Middle Arm

NSW 2580 • New South Wales

377
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
131.34 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalTablelandsPeacefulRemote

About Middle Arm

Middle Arm is a rural locality in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, situated approximately 16 kilometres north of Goulburn and 209 kilometres south-west of Sydney. It falls within the Upper Lachlan Shire local government area and sits at an elevation of around 755 metres above sea level, giving it a cool tablelands climate. With a population of 377 residents across approximately 131 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled pastoral community with a median household income of around $47,824.

The surrounding landscape is classic Southern Tablelands pastoral country — open grazing land, scattered timber, and rural properties typical of the Goulburn region. Most services, including schools, healthcare, and shopping, are accessed in Goulburn, which is a 20–25 minute drive south. The Hume Highway provides good connectivity for those commuting to Canberra (approximately 100 kilometres south) or Sydney. Middle Arm suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle on the tablelands, with the convenience of a regional town not far away.

Middle Arm falls under postcode 2580 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2580
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Hume
State Electorate
Monaro
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-34.73°, 149.73°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
131.34 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Goulburn Station
16 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • No local bus service — Goulburn (drive required) 20-25 min by car

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
209 km
By Train
Drive to Goulburn Station; XPT/NSW TrainLink to Sydney Central takes approx. 2 hr 30 min
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 15 min – 2 hr 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr – 2 hr 20 min

🛣️ Hume Highway provides main access; Canberra is approx. 100 km south

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Sparsely settled pastoral locality with no local services; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🔍 Crime Statistics

NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Middle Arm by offence type, year and trend.

📊 View Middle Arm Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗

Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Middle Arm" under Suburb

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
377
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Middle Arm known for? +

Middle Arm is known for its rural pastoral character in the Southern Tablelands of NSW, with open grazing land and properties typical of the Goulburn hinterland. It sits at around 755 metres elevation, giving it cooler temperatures and classic tablelands scenery.

How far is Middle Arm from Goulburn? +

Middle Arm is approximately 16 kilometres north of Goulburn, a 20–25 minute drive, making Goulburn the main town for shopping, schools, healthcare, and other services.

Does Middle Arm have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Middle Arm directly. Residents drive to Goulburn Station, which has NSW TrainLink services on the Main South Line connecting to Sydney (approximately 2.5 hours) and the Riverina. A car is essential for all travel.

What is the population of Middle Arm? +

Middle Arm has a population of 377 residents according to the 2021 Census, spread across a large locality of approximately 131 square kilometres of Southern Tablelands pastoral land.

Is Middle Arm a good place to live? +

Middle Arm suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the NSW Southern Tablelands, with scenic pastoral land, cooler mountain air, and reasonable access to Goulburn's services. It appeals to farmers, acreage owners, and those who value wide open spaces over urban conveniences.

What is the postcode for Middle Arm? +

Middle Arm in New South Wales has the postcode 2580, shared with Goulburn and surrounding localities.