Main Arm vs Middle Pocket
The verdict
Main Arm is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.11M versus $1.61M in Middle Pocket. Main Arm rates higher for liveability (22 vs 16). Middle Pocket is closer to the coast (8.1 km vs 11.1 km).
Scores
Main ArmMiddle Pocket
| Main Arm | Middle Pocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 23 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 53 | 57 |
| Liveability | 22 | 16 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Main Arm | Middle Pocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 640 | 141 |
| Median age | 45 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,403 | $1,718 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 30.4% | 34.3% |
| Born in Australia | 61.4% | 66.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.8 | 2.7 |
Growth: Main Arm Stable · Middle Pocket Stable
Property
| Main Arm | Middle Pocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.11M | $1.61M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $900 | $995 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 28 | 29 |
Median price history
Safety
| Main Arm | Middle Pocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 36 | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 313 | 0 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 625 | 0 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 313 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 5,625 | 2,128 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Main Arm | Middle Pocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 0 |
| Government | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | Data not available |
See the full school list on each profile: Main Arm · Middle Pocket
Transport
| Main Arm | Middle Pocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.4 km | 5.6 km |
Liveability
| Main Arm | Middle Pocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 20.5°C | 20.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,300 | 1,300 |
| Supermarkets | 1 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 2 | 0 |
| Parks | 1 | 0 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 11.1 km | 8.1 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 632.5 km | 636.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | 9.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 18.0 km | 18.9 km |
Population & growth
| Main Arm | Middle Pocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 640 | 141 |
| Estimated 2025 | 697 | 154 |
| Projected 2041 | 702 | 155 |
| Annual growth rate | 2.16% | 2.23% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Main Arm or Middle Pocket?
Main Arm is more affordable, with a median house price of $1.11M versus $1.61M.
Which has better public transport, Main Arm or Middle Pocket?
Main Arm and Middle Pocket have similar transport scores.
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