Scotland Island, NSW 2105 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Scotland Island is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2105, home to 711 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Northern Beaches local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 26 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 711
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $2,397 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,101 /week
- Median family income
- $2,912 /week
- Average household size
- 2.5
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Northern Beaches
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Northern Beaches
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Mackellar
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $490 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,600
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Bilgola Plateau Public School
- Newport Public School
- Avalon Public School
- Pittwater High School
- Barrenjoey High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 ferry stops
- Within 1.6 km: 8 ferry stops, 17 bus stops
- Scotland Island, Tennis Wharf
- Scotland Island, Bells Wharf
- Scotland Island, Eastern Wharf
- Scotland Island, Carols Wharf
- Church Point Wharf, Pittwater Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 2 restaurants
- 38 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (26.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1211 mm
- Reference station: Sydney (Observatory Hill), 25.0 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 390 resolvable premises in Scotland Island. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 74 across postcode 2105 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 25% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 37 other offences, 15 theft, 8 vehicle theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Scotland Island?
Scotland Island (NSW 2105) had 711 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Northern Beaches local government area.
What is the median rent in Scotland Island?
The median advertised rent in Scotland Island is $490/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Scotland Island?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Scotland Island covering government sectors. Nearest include: Bilgola Plateau Public School (2.1 km), Newport Public School (3 km), Avalon Public School (3.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Scotland Island?
Scotland Island is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Scotland Island?
Across postcode 2105, 74 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were other (37), theft (15), vehicle theft (8). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Scotland Island?
In Scotland Island, mean daily temperatures range from 13.8°C to 21.8°C and annual rainfall is 1,211 mm measured at the Sydney (Observatory Hill) weather station (25 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Scotland Island?
25 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Scotland Island centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 ferry stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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