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Scott Creek SA — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Scott Creek, South Australia. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Scott Creek SA is 225 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Scott Creek is $921 per week ($47,892 per year). Median rent in Scott Creek is $263 per week ($1,140 per month). Scott Creek has a median age of 50 years, older than the national median of 38. Scott Creek has a population density of 39.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Scott Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (62% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Afrikaans. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Scott Creek is $2,167.

There were 3 recorded offences in Scott Creek in 2025-26, a rate of 13 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was break & enter (2 offences).

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Scott Creek Population

residents (Census 2021)

Scott Creek Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$921/wk

$47,892 per year

#1894 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$263/wk

$1,140 per month

#5856 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

50years

12 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$2,167/mo

Avg household size: 2.7 · 0.8 per bedroom

Scott Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.3% (107) Female 52.7% (119)

Population Density

39.7

people per km²

225 people · 5.7 km²

Households

2.7

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$2,549

Family income/wk

Scott Creek 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

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Scott Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

61.1% 44 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

38.9% 28 dwellings

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

Scott Creek Country of Birth

Australia

85.6%

England

14.4%

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

Scott Creek Religion

No Religion

62.2%

Catholic

12.0%

Not stated

8.1%

Anglican

5.7%

Uniting Church

5.3%

Lutheran

2.9%

SB OSB NRA OSB

2.4%

Buddhism

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Scott Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

71.6%

Year 11 or equivalent

15.4%

Year 10 or equivalent

13.0%

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

Scott Creek Languages Spoken at Home

Afrikaans

57.1%

Other

42.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Scott Creek Employment

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Employed full-time

36.1% 61 people

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Employed part-time

27.8% 47 people

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Not in labour force

36.1% 61 people

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

Scott Creek Qualifications

Bachelor Degree

33.6%

Certificate III/IV

26.9%

Postgraduate Degree

16.8%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

11.8%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

10.9%

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

Scott Creek Occupation

Professionals

28.6%

Managers

25.3%

Clerical & Administrative

12.1%

Technicians & Trade Workers

12.1%

Labourers

9.9%

Community & Personal Service

5.5%

Sales Workers

3.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.3%

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

Scott Creek Field of Study

Engineering

18.2%

Management & Commerce

17.0%

Health

13.6%

Society & Culture

11.4%

Natural & Physical Sciences

10.2%

Creative Arts

10.2%

Architecture & Building

9.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

5.7%

Agriculture & Environment

4.5%

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

Scott Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Scott Creek Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

5.3%

$650-$799/wk

4.0%

$800-$999/wk

12.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

4.0%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

6.7%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

9.3%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.7%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

9.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

8.0%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.0%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

9.3%

$4,000+/wk

21.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Scott Creek Marital Status

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Married

60.1% 110

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Divorced

7.1% 13

🕊️

Widowed

2.7% 5

👤

Never married

30.1% 55

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Scott Creek Ancestry

English

34.8%

Australian

26.8%

German

8.7%

Other

8.4%

Scottish

7.1%

Irish

6.5%

Dutch

3.5%

Italian

1.9%

Indian

1.3%

Greek

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Scott Creek School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

50.0%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

23.8%

Secondary — Government

16.7%

Primary — Catholic

9.5%

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

Scott Creek Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

0.7% 3

✅

No need for assistance

99.3% 399

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

Scott Creek Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

33.5% 57

—

Not a volunteer

66.5% 113

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Scott Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

21.7%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

17.4%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.0%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

17.4%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

17.4%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Scott Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

76.7%

Did not go to work

14.4%

Car (passenger)

5.6%

Truck

3.3%

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

Scott Creek Car Ownership

1 vehicle

14.5%

2 vehicles

42.1%

3 vehicles

25.0%

4+ vehicles

18.4%

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

Scott Creek Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.9%

2 bedrooms

13.6%

3 bedrooms

37.0%

4 bedrooms

37.0%

5 bedrooms

7.4%

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

Scott Creek Population Mobility

7.2%

moved in the last year

34.8%

moved in the last 5 years

1.8%

unemployment rate (Census)

61.1%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Scott Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

417

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Scott Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma

Arthritis

Mental health

Cancer

Diabetes

Heart disease

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

Scott Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

6.9%

$1-$149/wk

4.2%

$150-$299/wk

2.1%

$300-$399/wk

2.1%

$400-$499/wk

4.9%

$500-$649/wk

2.1%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

12.5%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.7%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

13.2%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

2.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

14.6%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.2%

$3,500+/wk

6.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Scott Creek Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

41.0%

Couple — no children

38.2%

Couple — no children under 15

19.1%

One parent — children under 15

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Scott Creek Military Service

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Previously served

1.8% 3

👤

Never served

98.2% 166

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Scott Creek Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

13.8% 23

—

Did not provide

86.2% 144

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Scott Creek Children Ever Born

No children

39.7%

2 children

30.8%

3 children

29.5%

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

Scott Creek When Migrants Arrived

1951–1960

1961–1970

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

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

Scott Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

18.0%

5–14 hours

40.1%

15–29 hours

20.9%

30+ hours

12.8%

Did not do domestic work

8.1%

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

Scott Creek Household Size

1 person

20.8%

2 persons

43.1%

3 persons

8.3%

4 persons

23.6%

5 persons

4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Scott Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address

194

Moved from SA

Moved from overseas

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

Scott Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Scott Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-26 — 3 total

Break & Enter

Theft

Offence trend by year:

2022

2023

2024

2025

Source: SA Government Open Data — data.sa.gov.au

Scott Creek Schools

schools nearby

government

1057

avg ICSEA score

162

total students

Heathfield Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 102 students

1071

ICSEA

Scott Creek Primary School Government

Primary · R-6 · 60 students

1043

ICSEA

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

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Scott Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

12%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $2,166/wk

Median Rent $263/wk

Rent-to-Income 12.1%

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

If you earn X in Scott Creek

Your weekly income

≈ $9,386/month

Median rent $263/wk

Left after rent $1,903/wk

Rent share 12.1%

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Scott Creek vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in SA

Rocky Gully (SA)

Pop: 113 Income: $769/wk Rent: $275/wk

Altona (SA)

Pop: 114 Income: $811/wk Rent: $350/wk

Mount Bryan

Pop: 114 Income: $482/wk Rent: $175/wk

Leasingham

Pop: 114 Income: $697/wk Rent: $295/wk

Burrungule

Pop: 115 Income: $841/wk Rent: $210/wk

Bungama

Pop: 116 Income: $656/wk Rent: $300/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scott Creek

What is the population of Scott Creek SA?

The population of Scott Creek SA is 225 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 39.7 people per km².Scott Creek is ranked #6,658 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Scott Creek?

The median personal income in Scott Creek SA is $921 per week, or $47,892 per year.The median household income is $2,166 per week.Family income is $2,549 per week.Scott Creek is ranked #1,894 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Scott Creek?

Median rent in Scott Creek SA is $263 per week ($1,140 per month).Rent represents 12.1% of household income, which is considered affordable.Scott Creek ranks #5,856 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Scott Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Scott Creek SA 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 Scott Creek?

The median age in Scott Creek SA is 50 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Scott Creek a good suburb to live in?

Scott Creek is a suburb in South Australia with a population of 225.The median income is $921/wk, which is above the SA average of $763/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (12.1% 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: 41310. All dollar figures in AUD.