South Arm
TAS 7022 · Clarence
963 (2021) → 967 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
South Arm is a moderate growth suburb in Clarence, TAS 7022, about 19km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in South Arm are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 30/100, and is right by the coast. South Arm has an overall score of 42/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.15%), Canada (0.83%), USA (0.83%), New Zealand (0.73%), Scotland (0.62%)
Top languages: Tagalog (0.73%), Spanish (0.62%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Residential Safety
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1006 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- South Arm Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1006
Nearby (within 10km)
- Illawarra Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.9kmICSEA 1079
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Few cultural venues
Very few cultural venues in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about South Arm
How far is South Arm from Hobart CBD?
South Arm is about 18.9 km from Hobart CBD, an estimated 69 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in South Arm?
South Arm has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1006 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in South Arm?
South Arm has a transport score of 30/100 and 16 bus stops.