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Scotsdale WA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Scotsdale, Western Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Scotsdale WA is 529 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Scotsdale is $741 per week ($38,532 per year). Median rent in Scotsdale is $300 per week ($1,300 per month). Scotsdale has a median age of 52 years, older than the national median of 38. Scotsdale has a population density of 3.5 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Scotsdale is England. The most common religion is No Religion (55% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Scotsdale is $2,167.

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Scotsdale Population

residents (Census 2021)

Scotsdale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$741/wk

$38,532 per year

#4717 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$300/wk

$1,300 per month

#4529 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

52years

14 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Scotsdale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.5% (268) Female 49.5% (263)

Population Density

3.5

people per km²

529 people · 151.5 km²

Households

2.5

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,696

Family income/wk

Scotsdale 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)

Scotsdale Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

65.0% 91 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

35.0% 49 dwellings

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

Scotsdale Country of Birth

Australia

82.4%

England

15.5%

Germany

2.1%

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

Scotsdale Religion

No Religion

55.5%

Not stated

17.5%

Anglican

13.2%

Catholic

5.8%

Uniting Church

3.1%

Christian (other)

1.9%

SB OSB NRA SB

1.9%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Scotsdale Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

65.7%

Year 10 or equivalent

23.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.6%

Year 9 or equivalent

4.6%

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

Scotsdale Employment

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Employed full-time

29.9% 102 people

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Employed part-time

32.8% 112 people

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Unemployed

1.5% 5 people

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Not in labour force

35.8% 122 people

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

Scotsdale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

33.1%

Bachelor Degree

32.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

15.2%

Postgraduate Degree

12.5%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

5.8%

Certificate I/II

1.2%

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

Scotsdale Occupation

Managers

30.9%

Professionals

22.7%

Labourers

11.3%

Technicians & Trade Workers

9.8%

Community & Personal Service

9.3%

Clerical & Administrative

8.8%

Sales Workers

4.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

2.6%

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

Scotsdale Field of Study

Engineering

19.4%

Management & Commerce

15.0%

Health

12.2%

Society & Culture

11.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

10.6%

Agriculture & Environment

10.0%

Education

8.3%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.6%

Architecture & Building

5.0%

Creative Arts

2.8%

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

Scotsdale Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Scotsdale Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.1%

$150-$299/wk

2.7%

$400-$499/wk

9.6%

$500-$649/wk

3.4%

$650-$799/wk

8.9%

$800-$999/wk

6.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.9%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

4.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

5.5%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

6.8%

$4,000+/wk

15.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Scotsdale Marital Status

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Married

63.2% 270

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Separated

2.1% 9

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Divorced

8.9% 38

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Widowed

3.3% 14

👤

Never married

22.5% 96

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Scotsdale Ancestry

English

38.8%

Australian

26.9%

Irish

8.0%

Scottish

7.4%

Other

5.6%

German

2.9%

Dutch

2.7%

Italian

2.4%

Croatian

1.5%

New Zealander

1.5%

South African

1.4%

French

1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Scotsdale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

39.0%

Secondary — Government

24.4%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

17.1%

Pre-school

11.0%

Vocational Education

8.5%

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

Scotsdale Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.2% 47

✅

No need for assistance

94.8% 851

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

Scotsdale Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

30.2% 111

—

Not a volunteer

69.8% 256

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Scotsdale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

12.9%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

12.9%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

9.7%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

29.0%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

16.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Scotsdale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

65.7%

Did not go to work

13.4%

Walked only

11.0%

Other

4.1%

Truck

3.5%

Car (passenger)

2.3%

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

Scotsdale Car Ownership

1 vehicle

20.4%

2 vehicles

40.1%

3 vehicles

23.5%

4+ vehicles

16.0%

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

Scotsdale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.0%

2 bedrooms

23.1%

3 bedrooms

34.9%

4 bedrooms

32.0%

5 bedrooms

5.3%

6+ bedrooms

1.8%

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

Scotsdale Population Mobility

17.1%

moved in the last year

36.9%

moved in the last 5 years

4.0%

unemployment rate (Census)

57.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Scotsdale Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

898

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Scotsdale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

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

Scotsdale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

5.7%

$1-$149/wk

4.1%

$150-$299/wk

10.2%

$300-$399/wk

4.8%

$400-$499/wk

5.4%

$500-$649/wk

5.7%

$650-$799/wk

9.8%

$800-$999/wk

5.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

8.9%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.2%

$3,500+/wk

5.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Scotsdale Family Structure

Couple — no children

43.8%

Couple — children under 15

40.8%

Couple — no children under 15

11.1%

One parent — children under 15

4.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Scotsdale Military Service

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Previously served

4.7% 17

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Never served

95.3% 348

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Scotsdale Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

14.7% 54

—

Did not provide

85.3% 314

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Scotsdale Children Ever Born

No children

25.0%

1 child

7.3%

2 children

43.9%

3 children

15.9%

4 children

7.9%

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

Scotsdale When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Scotsdale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.5%

5–14 hours

31.6%

15–29 hours

22.6%

30+ hours

13.4%

Did not do domestic work

13.9%

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

Scotsdale Household Size

1 person

18.7%

2 persons

48.2%

3 persons

9.6%

4 persons

12.0%

5 persons

9.6%

6+ persons

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Scotsdale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

369

Moved from WA

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from VIC

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

Scotsdale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.0%

Step family — no other children

7.0%

Blended family — no other children

7.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Scotsdale Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,537/wk

Median Rent $300/wk

Rent-to-Income 19.5%

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

If you earn X in Scotsdale

Your weekly income

≈ $6,660/month

Median rent $300/wk

Left after rent $1,237/wk

Rent share 19.5%

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Income: $640/wk Rent: $258/wk Save: $42/wk

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Income: $600/wk Rent: $268/wk Save: $32/wk

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Income: $679/wk Rent: $260/wk Save: $40/wk

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Income: $602/wk Rent: $225/wk Save: $75/wk

Port Denison

Income: $617/wk Rent: $250/wk Save: $50/wk

Scotsdale vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Keysbrook

Pop: 265 Income: $521/wk Rent: $250/wk

King Leopold Ranges

Pop: 265 Income: $593/wk Rent: $75/wk

Dumbarton

Pop: 266 Income: $729/wk Rent: $312/wk

Neergabby

Pop: 268 Income: $725/wk Rent: $210/wk

Preston Beach

Pop: 268 Income: $510/wk Rent: $250/wk

Napier

Pop: 269 Income: $750/wk Rent: $175/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scotsdale

What is the population of Scotsdale WA?

The population of Scotsdale WA is 529 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 3.5 people per km².Scotsdale is ranked #4,941 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Scotsdale?

The median personal income in Scotsdale WA is $741 per week, or $38,532 per year.The median household income is $1,537 per week.Family income is $1,696 per week.Scotsdale is ranked #4,717 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Scotsdale?

Median rent in Scotsdale WA is $300 per week ($1,300 per month).Rent represents 19.5% of household income, which is considered affordable.Scotsdale ranks #4,529 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Scotsdale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Scotsdale WA is $2,167. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Scotsdale?

The median age in Scotsdale WA is 52 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Scotsdale a good suburb to live in?

Scotsdale is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 529.The median income is $741/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.5% 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: 51332. All dollar figures in AUD.