Suburbs Scotchy Pocket

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Scotchy Pocket QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Scotchy Pocket, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Scotchy Pocket QLD is 55 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Scotchy Pocket is $668 per week ($34,736 per year). Median rent in Scotchy Pocket is $26 per week ($113 per month). Scotchy Pocket has a median age of 49 years, older than the national median of 38. Scotchy Pocket has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (62% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Scotchy Pocket is $1,424.

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📍 Scotchy Pocket, Queensland — 26.0032°S, 152.5307°E

🏫 Schools (1)

Scotchy Pocket Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Scotchy Pocket Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$668/wk
$34,736 per year
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Median Rent
$26/wk
$113 per month
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Median Age
49years
11 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$1,424/mo
Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.7 per bedroom

Scotchy Pocket Demographics

Gender Split

Male 60.8% (31) Female 39.2% (20)

Population Density

1.3
people per km²
55 people · 41.6 km²

Households

2.7
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,937
Family income/wk

Scotchy Pocket Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
15-19
25-29
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
75-79
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Scotchy Pocket Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
41.7% 5 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
58.3% 7 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Scotchy Pocket Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Scotchy Pocket Religion

No Religion
61.7%
Catholic
17.0%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
10.6%
Uniting Church
10.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Scotchy Pocket Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
45.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
22.9%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.0%
Year 11 or equivalent
11.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Scotchy Pocket Employment

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Employed full-time
44.1% 15 people
⏰
Employed part-time
8.8% 3 people
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Not in labour force
47.1% 16 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Scotchy Pocket Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
75.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Scotchy Pocket Occupation

Managers
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Scotchy Pocket Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment
50.0%
Society & Culture
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Scotchy Pocket Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Scotchy Pocket Weekly Household Income

$500-$649/wk
29.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
23.5%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
29.4%
$4,000+/wk
17.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Scotchy Pocket Marital Status

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Married
30.4% 14
↔️
Separated
10.9% 5
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Divorced
28.3% 13
👤
Never married
30.4% 14

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Scotchy Pocket Ancestry

English
43.3%
Australian
25.4%
Maori
10.4%
Dutch
9.0%
Irish
6.0%
Scottish
6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Scotchy Pocket School & University Attendance

Pre-school
50.0%
Secondary — Other Non-Govt
50.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Scotchy Pocket Need for Assistance

♿
Needs assistance
4.0% 4
✅
No need for assistance
96.0% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Scotchy Pocket Volunteering

🤝
Volunteer
11.8% 4
—
Not a volunteer
88.2% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Scotchy Pocket How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
43.8%
Did not go to work
31.3%
Walked only
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Scotchy Pocket Car Ownership

1 vehicle
15.0%
2 vehicles
60.0%
3 vehicles
25.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Scotchy Pocket Number of Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
28.6%
4 bedrooms
71.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Scotchy Pocket Population Mobility

22.9%
moved in the last year
62.2%
moved in the last 5 years
11.1%
unemployment rate (Census)
64.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Scotchy Pocket Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
89
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Scotchy Pocket Long-term Health Conditions

Arthritis
6

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Scotchy Pocket Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
23.3%
$150-$299/wk
25.6%
$400-$499/wk
9.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.0%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Scotchy Pocket Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
42.9%
Couple — no children
40.5%
One parent — no children under 15
9.5%
One parent — children under 15
7.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Scotchy Pocket Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 37

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Scotchy Pocket Children Ever Born

No children
36.4%
3 children
63.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Scotchy Pocket When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990
4
1991–2000
5

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Scotchy Pocket Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
9.8%
5–14 hours
39.0%
15–29 hours
17.1%
30+ hours
12.2%
Did not do domestic work
22.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Scotchy Pocket Household Size

1 person
22.2%
2 persons
33.3%
4 persons
27.8%
6+ persons
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Scotchy Pocket Where Residents Moved From

Same address
37
Moved from QLD
7

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Scotchy Pocket Family Blending

Step family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Scotchy Pocket Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
956
avg ICSEA score
41
total students
Gunalda State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 41 students
956
ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Scotchy Pocket Rent Prices & Affordability

2%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,375/wk
Median Rent $26/wk
Rent-to-Income 1.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Scotchy Pocket

≈ $5,958/month
Median rent $26/wk
Left after rent $1,349/wk
Rent share 1.9%

Scotchy Pocket vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Bauhinia
Pop: 28 Income: $550/wk Rent: $67/wk
Cadarga
Pop: 28 Income: $537/wk
Clontarf (Toowoomba - Qld)
Pop: 28 Income: $1,156/wk
Condamine Farms
Pop: 28 Income: $519/wk
Fairymead
Pop: 28 Income: $575/wk Rent: $260/wk
Glanmire (Qld)
Pop: 28 Income: $489/wk Rent: $289/wk

Compare Scotchy Pocket

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scotchy Pocket

What is the population of Scotchy Pocket QLD?

The population of Scotchy Pocket QLD is 55 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Scotchy Pocket?

The median personal income in Scotchy Pocket QLD is $668 per week, or $34,736 per year.The median household income is $1,375 per week.Family income is $1,937 per week.

How much is rent in Scotchy Pocket?

Median rent in Scotchy Pocket QLD is $26 per week ($113 per month).Rent represents 1.9% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Scotchy Pocket?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Scotchy Pocket QLD is $1,424. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Scotchy Pocket?

The median age in Scotchy Pocket QLD is 49 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Scotchy Pocket a good suburb to live in?

Scotchy Pocket is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 55.The median income is $668/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (1.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32526. All dollar figures in AUD.