Scotts Creek VIC — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Scotts Creek VIC is 214 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Scotts Creek is $794 per week ($41,288 per year). Median rent in Scotts Creek is $260 per week ($1,127 per month). Scotts Creek has a median age of 51 years, older than the national median of 38. Scotts Creek has a population density of 2.3 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Scotts Creek is England. The most common religion is No Religion (50% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Scotts Creek is $800.

There were 8 recorded offences in Scotts Creek in 2025-25, a rate of 37 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was assault (3 offences).

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Scotts Creek Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Scotts Creek Median Income & Rent

💰
Median Income
$794/wk
$41,288 per year
#3673 of 14,663
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Median Rent
$260/wk
$1,127 per month
#5884 of 14,663
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Median Age
51years
13 years older than national median
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Mortgage
$800/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Scotts Creek Demographics

Gender Split

Male 52.4% (109) Female 47.6% (99)

Population Density

2.3
people per km²
214 people · 93.5 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,770
Family income/wk

Scotts 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
85+
♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Scotts Creek Housing Tenure

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Owned outright
50.9% 27 dwellings
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Owned with mortgage
49.1% 26 dwellings

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

Scotts Creek Country of Birth

Australia
95.9%
England
4.1%

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

Scotts Creek Religion

No Religion
50.2%
Catholic
20.3%
Not stated
7.2%
Anglican
6.8%
Uniting Church
4.8%
Christian (other)
4.3%
Baptist
3.9%
Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Scotts Creek Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
46.6%
Year 11 or equivalent
25.0%
Year 10 or equivalent
20.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
7.4%

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

Scotts Creek Employment

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Employed full-time
48.1% 78 people
Employed part-time
21.0% 34 people
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Unemployed
2.5% 4 people
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Not in labour force
28.4% 46 people

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

Scotts Creek Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
54.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
16.2%
Bachelor Degree
14.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
9.5%
Postgraduate Degree
5.4%

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

Scotts Creek Occupation

Professionals
31.6%
Managers
26.3%
Labourers
12.3%
Community & Personal Service
10.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
8.8%
Clerical & Administrative
5.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.3%

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

Scotts Creek Field of Study

Health
27.3%
Agriculture & Environment
20.5%
Engineering
20.5%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
11.4%
Education
6.8%
Management & Commerce
6.8%
Society & Culture
6.8%

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

Scotts Creek Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Scotts Creek Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
5.6%
$1-$149/wk
5.6%
$400-$499/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
5.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
11.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.8%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.6%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
9.3%
$4,000+/wk
16.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Scotts Creek Marital Status

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Married
53.3% 98
↔️
Separated
3.3% 6
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Divorced
8.7% 16
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Widowed
6.5% 12
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Never married
28.3% 52

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Scotts Creek Ancestry

Australian
37.6%
English
32.0%
Irish
12.4%
Scottish
7.1%
Dutch
4.1%
Other
3.8%
Filipino
1.5%
German
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Scotts Creek School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
37.9%
Primary — Government
34.5%
Vocational Education
17.2%
Pre-school
10.3%

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

Scotts Creek Need for Assistance

Needs assistance
3.8% 15
No need for assistance
96.2% 381

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

Scotts Creek Volunteering

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Volunteer
24.5% 40
Not a volunteer
75.5% 123

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Scotts Creek Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
42.1%
$450-$599/mo
21.1%
$600-$799/mo
21.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Scotts Creek How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.8%
Walked only
20.0%
Did not go to work
6.3%

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

Scotts Creek Car Ownership

0 vehicles
6.7%
1 vehicle
14.7%
2 vehicles
32.0%
3 vehicles
17.3%
4+ vehicles
29.3%

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

Scotts Creek Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
9.3%
3 bedrooms
46.7%
4 bedrooms
37.3%
5 bedrooms
6.7%

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

Scotts Creek Population Mobility

9.1%
moved in the last year
31.3%
moved in the last 5 years
1.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
68.0%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Scotts Creek Indigenous Population

0.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
0
Indigenous residents
400
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Scotts Creek Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
13
Arthritis
9
Cancer
9
Heart disease
9
Asthma
8
Diabetes
3

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

Scotts Creek Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
13.8%
$1-$149/wk
5.8%
$150-$299/wk
6.5%
$300-$399/wk
2.2%
$400-$499/wk
2.2%
$500-$649/wk
2.9%
$650-$799/wk
10.1%
$800-$999/wk
15.9%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
15.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
4.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.0%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
5.8%
$3,500+/wk
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Scotts Creek Family Structure

Couple — no children
39.6%
Couple — children under 15
31.1%
Couple — no children under 15
20.7%
One parent — no children under 15
6.1%
One parent — children under 15
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Scotts Creek Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance
18.6% 31
Did not provide
81.4% 136

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Scotts Creek Children Ever Born

No children
36.5%
1 child
9.5%
2 children
27.0%
3 children
11.1%
4 children
15.9%

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

Scotts Creek When Migrants Arrived

1961–1970
4
1981–1990
3
2001–2010
3

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

Scotts Creek Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.1%
5–14 hours
28.6%
15–29 hours
14.9%
30+ hours
7.5%
Did not do domestic work
28.0%

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

Scotts Creek Household Size

1 person
15.2%
2 persons
49.4%
3 persons
15.2%
4 persons
7.6%
5 persons
8.9%
6+ persons
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Scotts Creek Where Residents Moved From

Same address
179
Moved from NSW
5
Moved from VIC
4
Moved from TAS
3

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

Scotts Creek Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
80.8%
Step family — no other children
19.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Scotts Creek Crime Statistics

Reported offences in 2025-25 — 8 total

Assault
3
Theft
2
Property Damage
1
Break & Enter
1
Weapons
1

Offence trend by year:

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

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

Scotts Creek Rent Prices & Affordability

16%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,600/wk
Median Rent $260/wk
Rent-to-Income 16.3%

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

If you earn X in Scotts Creek

≈ $6,933/month
Median rent $260/wk
Left after rent $1,340/wk
Rent share 16.3%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Scotts Creek vs State & National Average

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scotts Creek

What is the population of Scotts Creek VIC?

The population of Scotts Creek VIC is 214 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 2.3 people per km².Scotts Creek is ranked #6,778 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Scotts Creek?

The median personal income in Scotts Creek VIC is $794 per week, or $41,288 per year.The median household income is $1,600 per week.Family income is $1,770 per week.Scotts Creek is ranked #3,673 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Scotts Creek?

Median rent in Scotts Creek VIC is $260 per week ($1,127 per month).Rent represents 16.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Scotts Creek ranks #5,884 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Scotts Creek?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Scotts Creek VIC is $800. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Scotts Creek?

The median age in Scotts Creek VIC is 51 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Scotts Creek a good suburb to live in?

Scotts Creek is a suburb in Victoria with a population of 214.The median income is $794/wk, which is above the VIC average of $779/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (16.3% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 22245. All dollar figures in AUD.