NSW · Mid-Coast Council
North Arm Cove, 2324
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Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
Suburb profile
North Arm Cove is a quieter smaller community in Mid-Coast, where peace, space and a country-town pace still dominate. The community is self-contained in the best sense. Local life comes first, with the region opening up beyond. Generous greenery runs through the area, from street trees to tucked-away reserves.
A mature community gives the area a calm, settled social fabric, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life. The pace is unhurried, with local businesses and community spots doing the heavy lifting. Green space is a real strength, with parks and playgrounds woven through the suburb.
Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.
On the desirability index, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because housing affordability and local dining and lifestyle amenities lag similar regional towns, despite relative strength in parks and green space. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
Population
- Population
- 552
- Median age
- 56
- Median household income / week
- $1,272
- Dwelling vacancy
- 31.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 97 of 311
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Employment rate
- 40%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 16 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $498
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $610
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $578
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 194
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 62
- Against the person
- 19
- Against property
- 21
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 112.3
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 29 residents
- State safety percentile
- 79.5th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate)
- -11.2%
Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Bail Conditions384
- Domestic Violence Related Assault228
- Fraud159
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment331
- Malicious Damage To Property237
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
18 public transport stops in this suburb
- Booral St Opp The Ridgeway
- Merriwa Bvd After Gloucester St
- Promontory Way After The Esplanade
- The Rock Roadhouse, Gooreengi Rd
- Uralla St At Market Way
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
105 planning-related records
2026· 6 proposals
June 2026
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation28 THE ESPLANADE NORTH ARM COVE 2324Additional Information Requested
May 2026
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 THE ESPLANADE NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
February 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool356 GOOREENGI ROAD NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development356 GOOREENGI ROAD NORTH ARM COVE 2324Additional Information Requested
- Signage; Advertising and signage59 HUNTERVIEW ROAD NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
January 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Minor building alterations (external)101 COVE BOULEVARD NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
2025· 18 proposals
November 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Supporting Development55 POINT CIRCUIT NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
October 2025
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support89 PROMONTORY WAY NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
September 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure136 COVE BOULEVARD NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure72 COVE BOULEVARD NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure5 THE ESPLANADE NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation68 COVE BOULEVARD NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
August 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure121 PROMONTORY WAY NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Garage, carport or carparking space52 EASTSLOPE WAY NORTH ARM COVE 2324Under Assessment
July 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure56A OUTLOOK DRIVE NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
May 2025
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation28 THE ESPLANADE NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
April 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure122 COVE BOULEVARD NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
March 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation11 BARROMEE WAY NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Jetty80 COVE BOULEVARD NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 COVE BOULEVARD NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structure89 PROMONTORY WAY NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
February 2025
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Jetty118 COVE BOULEVARD NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah38 EASTSLOPE WAY NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
January 2025
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure23 COVE BOULEVARD NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
2024· 14 proposals
December 2024
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Recreation/Tourist Premise614 GOOREENGI ROAD NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
October 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation67 PROMONTORY WAY NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
August 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Driveways and hard stand spaces; Garage, carport or carparking space62 EASTSLOPE WAY NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation28A THE ESPLANADE NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
July 2024
- Erection of a new structure; Shipping containers; Supporting DevelopmentGLOUCESTER STREET NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure68 COVE BOULEVARD NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure6 MERRIWA BOULEVARD NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
May 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure6 COVE BOULEVARD NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation67 PROMONTORY WAY NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
April 2024
- Secondary dwelling; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure33 COVE BOULEVARD NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation21 THE ESPLANADE NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space1391 THE BRANCH LANE NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure122 COVE BOULEVARD NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Erection of a new structure; Residential Accommodation67 PROMONTORY WAY NORTH ARM COVE 2324Withdrawn
2023· 2 proposals
December 2023
- Industrial development; Erection of a new structure; General industry652 GOOREENGI ROAD NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
November 2023
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureTHE BRANCH LANE NORTH ARM COVE 2324Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
1 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Parking
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Parks & reserves
1 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Casurina ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 5/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 22
- Parks (OSM)
- 1
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability Index
- Desirability score
- 23.2/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 6259th in Australia
- State rank
- 1951st in NSW
- Peer rank
- #496 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #918 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 70%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- Parkingamenitiesparking
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime384
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime228
- Fraudcrime159
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime331
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime237
- Booral St Opp The Ridgewaytransport
- Merriwa Bvd After Gloucester Sttransport
- Promontory Way After The Esplanadetransport
- The Rock Roadhouse, Gooreengi Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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