Scotchman at a glance
Walk score
76
Very walkable
Population
7,953
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Scotchman.
The postcode for Scotchman is 2454 (NSW).
Scotchman (2454) sits in the Nambucca Valley region of NSW.
Scotchman has roughly 7,953 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Scotchman scores 76/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Scotchman's population at 7,953, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
7,953
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
7,953
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
76
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Scotchman.
Local schools for Scotchman
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Government School Catchment
Bellingen Public School
Bellingen High School
Non-Government Schools
St Mary's Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Scotchman.
- What is the Scotchman postcode?
- Scotchman is in the 2454 postcode, in NSW, in the Nambucca Valley region.
- Where is Scotchman?
- Scotchman is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2454, in the Nambucca Valley region.
- What is the average rent in Scotchman?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $315.
- What schools are in Scotchman?
- There are 3 schools serving Scotchman on this page, including Bellingen Public School, St Mary's Primary School, Bellingen High School.
- How walkable is Scotchman?
- Scotchman has a Walk Score of 76 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Scotchman?
- Scotchman is close to Bellingen, Sunny Corner, Hydes Creek, Tarkeeth, Fernmount.
- What is the population of Scotchman?
- The population of Scotchman is approximately 7,953 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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