Scotts Head, NSW 2447 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Scotts Head is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2447, home to 986 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Nambucca Valley local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 374 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 986
- Median age
- 54 years
- Median household income
- $1,212 /week
- Median personal income
- $581 /week
- Median family income
- $1,453 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Nambucca Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cowper
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $330 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Rent share of household income
- 27%
Schools
- Scotts Head Public School
- Stuarts Point Public School
- Macksville High School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
- Adin St Before Short St
- Scotts Head Public School, Vernon Rd
- Scotts Head Sports Oval, Vernon St
- Oleander Dr After Warrell Cl
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 cafés
- 1 restaurant
- 12 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 75.9% of the 743 resolvable premises in Scotts Head. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 24.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 75.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.1%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 535 across postcode 2447 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 18% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 123 violent offences, 104 theft, 78 vehicle theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Scotts Head?
Scotts Head (NSW 2447) had 986 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the Nambucca Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Scotts Head?
The median advertised rent in Scotts Head is $330/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Scotts Head?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Scotts Head covering government sectors. Nearest include: Scotts Head Public School (0.4 km), Stuarts Point Public School (8.1 km), Macksville High School (8.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Scotts Head?
Scotts Head is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (75.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Scotts Head?
Across postcode 2447, 535 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (123), theft (104), vehicle theft (78). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Scotts Head?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Scotts Head centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus 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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