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NSW · Tweed Council

North Arm, 2484

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  • Green suburb
What North Arm is known for: Green suburb

Suburb profile

North Arm is a welcoming smaller community in Tweed, with a settled community character. A strong local centre anchors daily routines, while the surrounding region adds variety for weekends away. The area suits established families and long-term locals, with a strong presence of young families throughout.

Buses and nearby services make commuting and cross-suburb trips straightforward. Community life feels grounded and local, with residents who tend to know their neighbourhood well.

Property is in demand, reflecting the appeal of living in a place people actively choose.

Population

Population
117
Median age
42
Median household income / week
$1,562
Dwelling vacancy
7%
Unoccupied private dwellings
3 of 43
Median monthly mortgage
$1,857
Employment rate
55.1%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
0 / 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)
$510
Houses (January to March 2026)
$790
All types (January to March 2026)
$650
Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
75

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

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
7
Against the person
2
Against property
3
Rate per 1,000 residents
59.8
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 58 residents
State safety percentile
37.3th (lower crime is better)
Decrease (daily rate)
-12.3%

Reported offences decreased compared with the previous period.

Reported offences by period

Most common offence types

  • Breach Bail Conditions140
  • Fraud65
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment80
  • Malicious Damage To Property129
  • Non-Domestic Violence Related Assault81

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

22 public transport stops in this suburb

  • 205 North Arm Rd
  • 209 North Arm Rd
  • 248 North Arm Rd
  • North Arm Rd Opp Glencoe Rd
  • Numinbah Rd Opp 649

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).

5 planning-related records

2025· 2 proposals

  • November 2025

  • Farm buildings; Shed; Erection of a new structure
    603 NUMINBAH ROAD NORTH ARM 2484Determined

  • August 2025

  • Farm buildings; Shed; Erection of a new structure
    603 NUMINBAH ROAD NORTH ARM 2484Determined
2024· 2 proposals

  • July 2024

  • Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space
    47 GLENCOE ROAD NORTH ARM 2484Determined

  • June 2024

  • Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah; Residential Accommodation; Supporting Development
    22 GLENCOE ROAD NORTH ARM 2484Determined
2021· 1 proposal

  • August 2021

  • Other
    Lot 1 Harrys Road, North ArmDetermined

Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)

Development and planning activity

Data sources & freshness

Amenities

No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.

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

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
5/10
IRSD decile (2021)
5/10

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

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

Recent changes

  • Breach Bail Conditionscrime140
  • Fraudcrime65
  • Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime80
  • Malicious Damage To Propertycrime129
  • Non-Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime81
  • 205 North Arm Rdtransport
  • 209 North Arm Rdtransport
  • 248 North Arm Rdtransport
  • North Arm Rd Opp Glencoe Rdtransport
  • Numinbah Rd Opp 649transport

Data sources & freshness

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