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Scottville QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Scottville, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Scottville QLD is 279 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Scottville is $493 per week ($25,636 per year). Median rent in Scottville is $215 per week ($932 per month). Scottville has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Scottville has a population density of 31.3 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (42% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tagalog. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Scottville is $787.

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Scottville Population

residents (Census 2021)

Scottville Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$493/wk

$25,636 per year

#8265 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$215/wk

$932 per month

#7179 of 14,663

👤

Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$787/mo

Avg household size: —

Scottville Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.2% (133) Female 52.8% (149)

Population Density

31.3

people per km²

279 people · 8.9 km²

Households

—

Avg household size

—

Persons per bedroom

$1,134

Family income/wk

Scottville 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)

Scottville Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

70.4% 57 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

29.6% 24 dwellings

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

Scottville Country of Birth

Australia

100.0%

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

Scottville Religion

No Religion

42.3%

Catholic

17.2%

Anglican

15.7%

Not stated

12.7%

Uniting Church

7.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

1.9%

Christian (other)

1.5%

Baptist

1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Scottville Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

45.7%

Year 12 or equivalent

37.0%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.1%

Year 11 or equivalent

6.2%

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

Scottville Languages Spoken at Home

SAL Tagalog

50.0%

SAL Tot

50.0%

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

Scottville Employment

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Employed full-time

26.7% 48 people

⏰

Employed part-time

16.7% 30 people

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Unemployed

3.9% 7 people

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Not in labour force

52.8% 95 people

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

Scottville Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

60.3%

Certificate I/II

15.9%

Bachelor Degree

14.3%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

9.5%

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

Scottville Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

21.7%

Community & Personal Service

21.7%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

17.4%

Managers

15.2%

Clerical & Administrative

15.2%

Professionals

8.7%

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

Scottville Field of Study

Engineering

33.3%

Management & Commerce

24.2%

Health

21.2%

Education

12.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.1%

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

Scottville Dwelling Types

Separate house

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Scottville Weekly Household Income

$300-$399/wk

11.5%

$400-$499/wk

6.7%

$500-$649/wk

2.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.6%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

16.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

5.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

4.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.8%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

7.7%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.8%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

8.7%

$4,000+/wk

3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Scottville Marital Status

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Married

46.4% 102

↔️

Separated

2.7% 6

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Divorced

8.2% 18

🕊️

Widowed

5.9% 13

👤

Never married

36.8% 81

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Scottville Ancestry

Australian

37.1%

English

26.1%

Scottish

11.5%

Irish

10.3%

Aboriginal Australianralian

4.9%

Italian

3.4%

Filipino

2.3%

German

1.4%

Welsh

1.1%

Dutch

0.9%

Hungarian

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Scottville School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

59.1%

Secondary — Government

27.3%

Pre-school

6.8%

Vocational Education

6.8%

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

Scottville Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.2% 25

✅

No need for assistance

94.8% 460

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

Scottville Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

18.3% 35

—

Not a volunteer

81.7% 156

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Scottville Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

13.6%

$450-$599/mo

13.6%

$600-$799/mo

27.3%

$800-$999/mo

13.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

31.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Scottville How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

84.9%

Did not go to work

6.8%

Car (passenger)

4.1%

Truck

4.1%

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

Scottville Car Ownership

1 vehicle

40.5%

2 vehicles

38.7%

3 vehicles

11.7%

4+ vehicles

9.0%

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

Scottville Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

3.8%

2 bedrooms

9.4%

3 bedrooms

47.2%

4 bedrooms

35.8%

5 bedrooms

3.8%

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

Scottville Population Mobility

19.7%

moved in the last year

42.0%

moved in the last 5 years

8.5%

unemployment rate (Census)

43.5%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Scottville Indigenous Population

8.2%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Indigenous residents

456

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Scottville Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

Arthritis

Asthma

Heart disease

Diabetes

Cancer

Lung condition

Stroke

Kidney disease

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

Scottville Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

15.4%

$1-$149/wk

7.7%

$150-$299/wk

7.7%

$300-$399/wk

10.7%

$400-$499/wk

4.1%

$500-$649/wk

5.9%

$650-$799/wk

9.5%

$800-$999/wk

7.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.5%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

1.8%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

1.8%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.1%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

10.7%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

3.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Scottville Family Structure

Couple — no children

38.3%

Couple — children under 15

28.5%

One parent — children under 15

17.3%

One parent — no children under 15

10.7%

Couple — no children under 15

5.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Scottville Military Service

🏅

Previously served

3.8% 7

👤

Never served

96.2% 178

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Scottville Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

12.1% 23

—

Did not provide

87.9% 167

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Scottville Children Ever Born

No children

11.0%

1 child

7.3%

2 children

43.9%

3 children

31.7%

4 children

6.1%

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

Scottville When Migrants Arrived

1981–1990

2001–2010

2011–2015

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

Scottville Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

17.6%

5–14 hours

19.8%

15–29 hours

11.2%

30+ hours

16.6%

Did not do domestic work

34.8%

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

Scottville Household Size

1 person

28.8%

2 persons

43.2%

3 persons

4.5%

4 persons

15.3%

5 persons

8.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Scottville Where Residents Moved From

Same address

187

Moved from QLD

Moved — same area (SA2)

Moved from SA

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

Scottville Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Scottville Schools

schools nearby

government

889

avg ICSEA score

348

total students

Collinsville State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 145 students

915

ICSEA

St John Bosco Catholic School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 72 students

896

ICSEA

Scottville State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 47 students

876

ICSEA

Collinsville State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 84 students

868

ICSEA

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

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Scottville Rent Prices & Affordability

20%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $1,058/wk

Median Rent $215/wk

Rent-to-Income 20.3%

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

If you earn X in Scottville

Your weekly income

≈ $4,585/month

Median rent $215/wk

Left after rent $843/wk

Rent share 20.3%

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Income: $479/wk Rent: $180/wk Save: $35/wk

Cunnamulla

Income: $591/wk Rent: $125/wk Save: $90/wk

Mount Morgan

Income: $462/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $15/wk

Jandowae

Income: $495/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $15/wk

Monto

Income: $491/wk Rent: $170/wk Save: $45/wk

Sapphire Central

Income: $437/wk Rent: $160/wk Save: $55/wk

Scottville vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in QLD

Pleystowe

Pop: 418 Income: $912/wk Rent: $303/wk

Wivenhoe Pocket

Pop: 417 Income: $728/wk Rent: $325/wk

Karrabin

Pop: 416 Income: $890/wk Rent: $300/wk

Linthorpe

Pop: 416 Income: $809/wk Rent: $250/wk

Jondaryan

Pop: 414 Income: $732/wk Rent: $250/wk

Veresdale

Pop: 414 Income: $710/wk Rent: $338/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scottville

What is the population of Scottville QLD?

The population of Scottville QLD is 279 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 31.3 people per km².Scottville is ranked #6,179 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Scottville?

The median personal income in Scottville QLD is $493 per week, or $25,636 per year.The median household income is $1,058 per week.Family income is $1,134 per week.Scottville is ranked #8,265 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Scottville?

Median rent in Scottville QLD is $215 per week ($932 per month).Rent represents 20.3% of household income, which is considered affordable.Scottville ranks #7,179 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Scottville?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Scottville QLD is $787. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Scottville?

The median age in Scottville QLD is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Scottville a good suburb to live in?

Scottville is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 279.The median income is $493/wk, which is below the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (20.3% 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: 32527. All dollar figures in AUD.