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Scott River WA — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Scott River WA is 46 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Scott River is $843 per week ($43,836 per year). Median rent in Scott River is $200 per week ($867 per month). Scott River has a median age of 34 years, younger than the national median of 38. Scott River has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (76% of residents).

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Scott River Population

residents (Census 2021)

Scott River Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$843/wk

$43,836 per year

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Median Rent

$200/wk

$867 per month

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Median Age

34years

4 years younger than national median

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Mortgage

$0/mo

Avg household size: 1.9 · 0.9 per bedroom

Scott River Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.2% (24) Female 47.8% (22)

Population Density

0.3

people per km²

46 people · 135.9 km²

Households

1.9

Avg household size

0.9

Persons per bedroom

$1,874

Family income/wk

Scott River Age Distribution

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

45-49

50-54

55-59

70-74

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Scott River Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

100.0% 3 dwellings

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

Scott River Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Scott River Religion

No Religion

76.5%

Catholic

14.7%

Anglican

8.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Scott River Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

50.0%

Year 11 or equivalent

20.0%

Year 10 or equivalent

16.7%

Year 9 or equivalent

13.3%

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

Scott River Employment

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Employed full-time

75.0% 21 people

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Employed part-time

25.0% 7 people

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

Scott River Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

100.0%

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

Scott River Occupation

Managers

46.2%

Labourers

30.8%

Sales Workers

23.1%

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

Scott River Field of Study

Agriculture & Environment

70.6%

Management & Commerce

29.4%

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

Scott River Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Scott River Weekly Household Income

$400-$499/wk

15.0%

$650-$799/wk

15.0%

$800-$999/wk

15.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

25.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

15.0%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Scott River Marital Status

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Married

15.8% 6

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Separated

13.2% 5

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Divorced

18.4% 7

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Never married

52.6% 20

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Scott River Ancestry

English

38.7%

Australian

24.2%

Filipino

14.5%

Italian

12.9%

Dutch

4.8%

Scottish

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Scott River School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government

50.0%

Vocational Education

50.0%

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

Scott River Need for Assistance

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No need for assistance

100.0% 84

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

Scott River Volunteering

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Volunteer

16.7% 6

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Not a volunteer

83.3% 30

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Scott River How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

71.4%

Walked only

14.3%

Did not go to work

14.3%

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

Scott River Car Ownership

1 vehicle

46.2%

2 vehicles

53.8%

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

Scott River Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

33.3%

2 bedrooms

14.3%

3 bedrooms

23.8%

4 bedrooms

28.6%

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

Scott River Population Mobility

24.4%

moved in the last year

40.0%

moved in the last 5 years

9.4%

unemployment rate (Census)

86.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Scott River Indigenous Population

0.0%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Scott River Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Asthma

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

Scott River Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$1-$149/wk

8.3%

$150-$299/wk

16.7%

$650-$799/wk

8.3%

$800-$999/wk

22.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

22.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

11.1%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

11.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Scott River Family Structure

Couple — children under 15

50.0%

Couple — no children

27.3%

One parent — no children under 15

22.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Scott River Unpaid Carers

—

Did not provide

100.0% 33

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Scott River When Migrants Arrived

2011–2015

2019

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

Scott River Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

27.3%

5–14 hours

51.5%

30+ hours

12.1%

Did not do domestic work

9.1%

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

Scott River Household Size

1 person

68.8%

2 persons

31.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Scott River Where Residents Moved From

Same address

Moved from WA

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

Scott River Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Scott River Rent Prices & Affordability

17%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,187/wk

Median Rent $200/wk

Rent-to-Income 16.8%

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

If you earn X in Scott River

Your weekly income

≈ $5,144/month

Median rent $200/wk

Left after rent $987/wk

Rent share 16.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Derby (WA)

Income: $855/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $20/wk

Scott River vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in WA

Benjaberring

Pop: 23 Income: $849/wk Rent: $175/wk

Tardun

Pop: 23 Income: $459/wk Rent: $200/wk

Greenwoods Valley

Pop: 23 Income: $949/wk

Hamelin Pool

Pop: 23 Income: $1,031/wk Rent: $269/wk

Kojaneerup South

Pop: 23 Income: $1,093/wk Rent: $76/wk

Lake Camm

Pop: 23 Income: $1,781/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scott River

What is the population of Scott River WA?

The population of Scott River WA is 46 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 0.3 people per km².

What is the median income in Scott River?

The median personal income in Scott River WA is $843 per week, or $43,836 per year.The median household income is $1,187 per week.Family income is $1,874 per week.

How much is rent in Scott River?

Median rent in Scott River WA is $200 per week ($867 per month).Rent represents 16.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What is the median age in Scott River?

The median age in Scott River WA is 34 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Scott River a good suburb to live in?

Scott River is a suburb in Western Australia with a population of 46.The median income is $843/wk, which is below the WA average of $909/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.8% 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: 51333. All dollar figures in AUD.