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Middle Arm

NSW 2580 • New South Wales

377
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
131.34 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
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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 Goulburn Mulwaree Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hume, while state elections fall under the Monaro electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2580
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Goulburn Mulwaree
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
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🏷️ Property Prices 2025

Median sale prices in Middle Arm for 2025. Based on every residential settlement recorded by the NSW Valuer General in 2025.

🏡House
$1.05M
9 sales · ▼ 12.4% vs 2024

Source: NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information. Strata-titled sales are counted as units; all others as houses. Suburbs with fewer than 5 sales in a category are omitted.

💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2580

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2580, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,824
Median 2023–24
$58,066
▲ 21.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$68,854

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2580; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 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

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
377
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest 2025 rates for the Goulburn Mulwaree Local Government Area, which contains Middle Arm. Rates are per 100,000 residents; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods ending Dec 2025.

Break & enter (dwelling)
166.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
166.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 5.8%
Non-DV assault
552.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
6 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
259.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 6.1%
View all 62 offence types for Goulburn Mulwaree →

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR)

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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.

What is the median house price in Middle Arm? +

As of 2025, the median house price is $1,050,000, down 12.4% on the previous year. Figures are based on NSW Valuer General — Property Sales Information.

Is Middle Arm a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Middle Arm is part of the Goulburn Mulwaree LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.