Scottville, QLD 4804 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Scottville is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4804, home to 279 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Whitsunday local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 922 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$215 /wk
Population279
Median age46
Area8.9 km²
To CBD922 km
LGAWhitsunday

Demographics

Population
279
Median age
46 years
Median household income
$1,058 /week
Median personal income
$493 /week
Median family income
$1,134 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Whitsunday
Statistical region (SA4)
Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Dawson
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$215 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$787
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Scottville State School Primary · Government
  • Collinsville State High School Secondary · Government
  • St John Bosco Catholic School (Collinsville) Primary · Catholic
  • Collinsville State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 restaurants
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 75 parks and reserves
  • 6 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 82.8% of the 244 resolvable premises in Scottville. 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 Node: 82.8%
  • Fixed Wireless: 16.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.2%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 4,860 across the Whitsunday LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 12% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,750 theft, 1,325 drug offences, 679 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Whitsunday — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Scottville?

Scottville (QLD 4804) had 279 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Whitsunday local government area.

What is the median rent in Scottville?

The median advertised rent in Scottville is $215/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Scottville?

Yes — 4 schools are listed within or near Scottville covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Scottville State School (0.3 km), Collinsville State High School (3.2 km), St John Bosco Catholic School (Collinsville) (3.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Scottville?

Scottville is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (82.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Scottville?

Across the surrounding area, 4,860 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,750), drug offences (1,325), violent (679). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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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