North Arm, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of North Arm, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
| Locality | North Arm |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Sunshine Coast Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -26.51196 |
| Longitude | 152.9576 |
| Population | 652 |
| Density | 28.7 /km² |
| Area | 22.7 km² |
| Elevation | 16 m |
| Postcode | 4561 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 107 km north |
North Arm is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 652. The locality covers an area of 22.7 km², giving a population density of about 28.7 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 16 m above sea level. It lies approximately 107 km north of Brisbane. North Arm is located at 26.5120°S, 152.9576°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4561. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
North Arm lies cradled by undulating hills that spill down towards the placid waters of its namesake waterway, a deep inlet fringed by dense eucalypt forest and pockets of cultivated land. It lies 22.5 km north-north-west of Buderim, QLD (from Buderim, QLD: bearing 331°T), and is situated 12.8 km north of Nambour. The air here carries a damp, earthy scent, mingling with the subtle tang of salt carried on the breeze from the neighbouring coastline, a constant reminder of the proximity to the Pacific. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints shifting patterns of gold across the undergrowth, illuminating the vibrant greens of ferns and the rough, grey bark of ancient trees. It’s a landscape that feels both wild and tamed, where nature’s grandeur is softened by the human touch of scattered dwellings and tidy farm paddocks.
The history of North Arm is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of its agricultural roots. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and access to water, established dairy farms and orchards, their efforts shaping the very character of the land. While the region has diversified, with a growing interest in tourism and lifestyle properties, the echo of those early endeavours remains, a grounding influence on the local economy. Small businesses, catering to the needs of residents and the occasional traveller, form the backbone of daily life, their presence a gentle hum against the backdrop of the surrounding natural beauty. The rhythm of North Arm is one of quiet productivity, a place where the bounty of the earth is still respected and the connection to the land is a tangible, enduring thing.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of North Arm, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on North Arm, in the Sunshine Coast Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for North Arm includes the postcode (4561), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Sunshine Coast Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct North Arm is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |