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Scotsburn VIC — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Scotsburn, Victoria. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Scotsburn VIC is 244 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Scotsburn is $806 per week ($41,912 per year). Median rent in Scotsburn is $275 per week ($1,192 per month). Scotsburn has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Scotsburn has a population density of 10.1 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Scotsburn is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Scotsburn is $2,000.

There were 9 recorded offences in Scotsburn in 2025-25, a rate of 37 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (8 offences).

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Scotsburn Population

residents (Census 2021)

Scotsburn Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$806/wk

$41,912 per year

#3520 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$275/wk

$1,192 per month

#5547 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg household size: 2.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Scotsburn Demographics

Gender Split

Male 53.1% (128) Female 46.9% (113)

Population Density

10.1

people per km²

244 people · 24.2 km²

Households

2.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$2,187

Family income/wk

Scotsburn Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Scotsburn Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

48.6% 36 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

51.4% 38 dwellings

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

Scotsburn Country of Birth

Australia

96.7%

England

3.3%

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

Scotsburn Religion

No Religion

51.5%

Catholic

21.9%

Anglican

12.0%

Uniting Church

7.3%

Not stated

6.0%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Scotsburn Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

60.2%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.3%

Year 11 or equivalent

13.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

9.6%

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

Scotsburn Employment

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Employed full-time

34.1% 61 people

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Employed part-time

27.9% 50 people

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Unemployed

1.7% 3 people

🏠

Not in labour force

36.3% 65 people

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

Scotsburn Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

34.5%

Bachelor Degree

27.4%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

17.9%

Postgraduate Degree

10.7%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

9.5%

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

Scotsburn Occupation

Professionals

35.2%

Managers

19.7%

Technicians & Trade Workers

14.1%

Labourers

12.7%

Community & Personal Service

8.5%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

5.6%

Clerical & Administrative

4.2%

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

Scotsburn Field of Study

Engineering

17.9%

Education

17.9%

Health

16.4%

Agriculture & Environment

16.4%

Society & Culture

10.4%

Architecture & Building

7.5%

Management & Commerce

7.5%

Natural & Physical Sciences

6.0%

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

Scotsburn Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Scotsburn Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk

4.4%

$300-$399/wk

7.4%

$400-$499/wk

4.4%

$800-$999/wk

10.3%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

5.9%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

5.9%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

11.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

5.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

7.4%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

8.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

5.9%

$4,000+/wk

14.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Scotsburn Marital Status

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Married

56.0% 108

↔️

Separated

4.7% 9

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Divorced

9.8% 19

🕊️

Widowed

2.6% 5

👤

Never married

26.9% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Scotsburn Ancestry

English

33.7%

Australian

32.3%

Irish

12.9%

Scottish

8.5%

Dutch

4.7%

German

3.5%

Other

3.5%

New Zealander

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Scotsburn School & University Attendance

Secondary — Catholic

29.3%

Primary — Government

27.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

13.8%

Primary — Catholic

8.6%

Pre-school

8.6%

Vocational Education

6.9%

Secondary — Government

5.2%

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

Scotsburn Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

8.2% 38

✅

No need for assistance

91.8% 427

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

Scotsburn Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

22.9% 43

—

Not a volunteer

77.1% 145

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Scotsburn Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

7.3%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

7.3%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

17.1%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

29.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

24.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

14.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Scotsburn How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

79.6%

Did not go to work

10.8%

Walked only

6.5%

Car (passenger)

3.2%

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

Scotsburn Car Ownership

1 vehicle

9.4%

2 vehicles

37.6%

3 vehicles

29.4%

4+ vehicles

23.5%

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

Scotsburn Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.6%

2 bedrooms

4.6%

3 bedrooms

37.9%

4 bedrooms

37.9%

5 bedrooms

10.3%

6+ bedrooms

4.6%

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

Scotsburn Population Mobility

4.7%

moved in the last year

31.1%

moved in the last 5 years

2.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Scotsburn Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

473

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Scotsburn Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Diabetes

Heart disease

Cancer

Asthma

Lung condition

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

Scotsburn Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

10.1%

$1-$149/wk

11.5%

$150-$299/wk

4.7%

$300-$399/wk

4.7%

$400-$499/wk

6.8%

$500-$649/wk

2.0%

$650-$799/wk

2.7%

$800-$999/wk

10.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.1%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.7%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

8.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

12.8%

$3,500+/wk

5.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Scotsburn Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

42.1%

Couple — no children

29.7%

Couple — no children under 15

23.0%

One parent — no children under 15

5.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Scotsburn Military Service

🏅

Previously served

6.9% 13

👤

Never served

93.1% 175

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Scotsburn Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

17.0% 32

—

Did not provide

83.0% 156

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Scotsburn Children Ever Born

No children

30.8%

1 child

4.6%

2 children

24.6%

3 children

30.8%

4 children

9.2%

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

Scotsburn When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

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

Scotsburn Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.6%

5–14 hours

33.3%

15–29 hours

18.6%

30+ hours

7.1%

Did not do domestic work

22.4%

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

Scotsburn Household Size

1 person

16.7%

2 persons

42.3%

3 persons

9.0%

4 persons

17.9%

5 persons

10.3%

6+ persons

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Scotsburn Where Residents Moved From

Same address

222

Moved from VIC

Moved from NT

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

Scotsburn Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

90.3%

Blended family — no other children

9.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Scotsburn Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 9 total

Theft

Break & Enter

Offence trend by year:

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria — crimestatistics.vic.gov.au

Scotsburn Schools

schools nearby

government

—

avg ICSEA score

total students

Buninyong Primary School-Scotsburn Primary School Government

Primary

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

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Scotsburn Rent Prices & Affordability

14%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,924/wk

Median Rent $275/wk

Rent-to-Income 14.3%

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

If you earn X in Scotsburn

Your weekly income

≈ $8,337/month

Median rent $275/wk

Left after rent $1,649/wk

Rent share 14.3%

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Scotsburn vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in VIC

Digby

Pop: 122 Income: $492/wk Rent: $120/wk

High Camp

Pop: 122 Income: $820/wk Rent: $300/wk

Naring

Pop: 122 Income: $844/wk Rent: $250/wk

Waterloo (Vic.)

Pop: 122 Income: $545/wk Rent: $165/wk

Glenormiston South

Pop: 123 Income: $900/wk Rent: $220/wk

St James (Vic.)

Pop: 123 Income: $504/wk Rent: $236/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scotsburn

What is the population of Scotsburn VIC?

The population of Scotsburn VIC is 244 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 10.1 people per km².Scotsburn is ranked #6,479 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Scotsburn?

The median personal income in Scotsburn VIC is $806 per week, or $41,912 per year.The median household income is $1,924 per week.Family income is $2,187 per week.Scotsburn is ranked #3,520 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Scotsburn?

Median rent in Scotsburn VIC is $275 per week ($1,192 per month).Rent represents 14.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Scotsburn ranks #5,547 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Scotsburn?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Scotsburn VIC is $2,000. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Scotsburn?

The median age in Scotsburn VIC is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Scotsburn a good suburb to live in?

Scotsburn is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 244.The median income is $806/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (14.3% 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: 22244. All dollar figures in AUD.