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Upper Taylors Arm

NSW 2447 • New South Wales

126
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
40.38 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHinterlandAgriculturalQuiet
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About Upper Taylors Arm

Upper Taylors Arm is a small rural locality in the Nambucca Valley on New South Wales' Mid North Coast, situated in the upper reaches of the Taylors Arm valley within the Nambucca Valley Council area. Covering approximately 40 square kilometres, the locality recorded a population of 126 in the 2021 Census and sits inland from the coastal strip, surrounded by rolling hinterland hills and farmland. The area lies within the federal electorate of Cowper and the state electorate of Oxley.

The broader Taylors Arm district has a long history of cedar felling and dairying, and retains a strong rural character with a small local community. Medlow Primary School is located at Upper Taylors Arm, serving the valley's families. Macksville, the main service town of the Nambucca Valley, is accessible by road and offers supermarkets, medical services, and the Pacific Highway link. The area attracts those who value a quiet hinterland lifestyle, farming, and the natural beauty of the Mid North Coast's river valleys.

Upper Taylors Arm falls under postcode 2447 and is governed by the Nambucca Valley Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Cowper, while state elections fall under the Oxley electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2447
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Nambucca Valley
Federal Electorate
Cowper
State Electorate
Oxley
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-30.77°, 152.75°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
40.38 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 2447

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 2447, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$35,857
Median 2023–24
$45,054
▲ 25.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$54,446

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 2447; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited school and local services — Macksville / Nambucca Heads Approx. 25–35 min by car

Commute to Sydney CBD

Distance
520 km
By Train
No direct train service; Macksville (~20 km) has North Coast Line services to Sydney (approx. 6–7 hr)
By Car (Peak)
5.5–6 hr via Pacific Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
5–5.5 hr via Pacific Highway

🛣️ Pacific Highway is accessible via Macksville. The Nambucca Valley is approximately 20 km inland from the coast.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed farming valley with no local retail; Macksville or Nambucca Heads is required for all services and shopping.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
126
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
266.8 / 100k
2yr Down 41.1% 10yr Down 5.1%
Motor vehicle theft
314.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 4.1%
Non-DV assault
538.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 2.7%
Robbery (unarmed)
4.8 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
490.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all 62 offence types for Nambucca Valley →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Upper Taylors Arm known for? +

Upper Taylors Arm is known for its rural farming heritage in the Nambucca Valley, with a history of cedar logging and dairying. Medlow Primary School is located in the locality, making it a quiet family community in the hinterland of the Mid North Coast.

How far is Upper Taylors Arm from the coast? +

Upper Taylors Arm is approximately 20–25 kilometres inland from the Mid North Coast, with Nambucca Heads and its beaches accessible in roughly 30–35 minutes by car.

Does Upper Taylors Arm have public transport? +

Upper Taylors Arm has no rail service. The nearest train station is Macksville, approximately 20 kilometres away on the North Coast Line. Public bus services in the valley are limited, and a car is essential for daily life.

What is the population of Upper Taylors Arm? +

According to the 2021 Census, Upper Taylors Arm has a population of 126 residents, spread across approximately 40 square kilometres of Nambucca Valley hinterland.

Is Upper Taylors Arm a good place to live? +

Upper Taylors Arm suits families and rural lifestyle seekers who value quiet valley living, farming country, and a small community feel. The area has a local primary school and is within reasonable driving distance of services in Macksville and the Mid North Coast coastline.

What is the postcode for Upper Taylors Arm? +

The postcode for Upper Taylors Arm, NSW is 2447, which it shares with other localities in the Nambucca Valley area.

Is Upper Taylors Arm a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Upper Taylors Arm is part of the Nambucca Valley 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.