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Scotts Head NSW — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Scotts Head, New South Wales. ABS Census 2021.
The population of Scotts Head NSW is 986 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Scotts Head is $581 per week ($30,212 per year). Median rent in Scotts Head is $330 per week ($1,430 per month). Scotts Head has a median age of 54 years, older than the national median of 38. Scotts Head has a population density of 152.9 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in Scotts Head is England. The most common religion is No Religion (52% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Scotts Head is $1,300.
There were 17 recorded offences in Scotts Head in 2025-26, a rate of 17 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (5 offences).
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Scotts Head Population
Scotts Head Median Income & Rent
Scotts Head Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
Scotts Head Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Scotts Head Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
Scotts Head Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
Scotts Head Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
Scotts Head Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
Scotts Head Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
Scotts Head Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
Scotts Head Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
Scotts Head Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
Scotts Head Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
Scotts Head Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
Scotts Head Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
Scotts Head Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
Scotts Head Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
Scotts Head School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
Scotts Head Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
Scotts Head Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
Scotts Head Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
Scotts Head How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
Scotts Head Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
Scotts Head Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
Scotts Head Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
Scotts Head Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
Scotts Head Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
Scotts Head Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
Scotts Head Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
Scotts Head Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
Scotts Head Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
Scotts Head Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
Scotts Head When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
Scotts Head Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
Scotts Head Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
Scotts Head Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
Scotts Head Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
Scotts Head Crime Statistics
Reported offences in 2025-26 — 17 total
Offence trend by year:
Source: NSW BOCSAR — bocsar.nsw.gov.au
Scotts Head Rent Prices & Affordability
Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scotts Head
What is the population of Scotts Head NSW?
The population of Scotts Head NSW is 986 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 152.9 people per km².Scotts Head is ranked #4,007 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in Scotts Head?
The median personal income in Scotts Head NSW is $581 per week, or $30,212 per year.The median household income is $1,212 per week.Family income is $1,453 per week.Scotts Head is ranked #7,359 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in Scotts Head?
Median rent in Scotts Head NSW is $330 per week ($1,430 per month).Rent represents 27.2% of household income, which is considered moderate.Scotts Head ranks #3,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in Scotts Head?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in Scotts Head NSW is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in Scotts Head?
The median age in Scotts Head NSW is 54 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is Scotts Head a good suburb to live in?
Scotts Head is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 986.The median income is $581/wk, which is below the NSW average of $781/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (27.2% 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: 13523. All dollar figures in AUD.