North Arm Cove
NSW 2324 • New South Wales
About North Arm Cove
North Arm Cove is a sparsely populated coastal locality on Port Stephens in the Mid-Coast region of New South Wales. The 2021 Census population in the dataset is 552, with settlement concentrated in small residential pockets near water and bushland. The suburb is known for low-density development and extensive environmentally sensitive surrounding land. Its character is peaceful and semi-remote, with strong connections to waterways and natural habitat.
Residents value boating, fishing and nature access, while relying on Tea Gardens, Karuah and larger centres for major services. The area has limited local commercial infrastructure and many households are car-dependent for work, schooling and shopping. Public transport exists mainly via regional bus and coach connections along nearby corridors. North Arm Cove attracts lifestyle residents seeking quiet coastal living away from denser urban suburbs.
North Arm Cove falls under postcode 2324 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Regional bus services — Tea Gardens / Karuah 20-45 min
- Mid-coast connectors — Newcastle corridor (service-dependent) 70-110 min
- School and community transport — Nearby district towns 25-60 min
Commute to Newcastle CBD
🛣️ Most travel is road-based via Pacific Highway links; rail requires driving to Hunter corridor stations.
Distances between homes, services and transit points are large, so private vehicles are essential for daily life.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Hunter River High School ICSEA 8994987 2306 36 Elkin Ave
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Karuah Public School ICSEA 8754997 5341 18 Bundabah St
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Millers Forest Public School ICSEA 9204987 2520 127 Martins Wharf Road
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Mount Kanwary Public School ICSEA 8884987 2596 753 Hinton Rd
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Grahamstown Public School ICSEA 9124987 6510 Hastings Drive
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Irrawang High School ICSEA 9164987 4687 Mount Hall Rd
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Irrawang Public School ICSEA 8634987 2403 21 Geer St
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Raymond Terrace Public School ICSEA 8644987 2083 Swan St
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52 Irrawang Street
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Seaham Public School ICSEA 9904988 6234 Still St
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Tea Gardens Public School ICSEA 9344997 0286 25 Witt St
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in North Arm Cove by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View North Arm Cove Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "North Arm Cove" under Suburb