Scotland Island at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
711
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Scotland Island.
The postcode for Scotland Island is 2105 (NSW), part of Greater Sydney.
Scotland Island (2105) sits in the Northern Beaches region of NSW.
Scotland Island has roughly 711 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Scotland Island scores 4/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 26°C (mild), winter mornings around 8°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1302mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Sydney (Observatory Hill) station, 32.5km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Scotland Island's population at 711, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
711
Median age
48
Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$595/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$490/wk
Owner occupied
85%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
711
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
12
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
4
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Scotland Island.
Local schools for Scotland Island
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Government School Catchment
Bilgola Plateau Public School
Newport Public School
Pittwater High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1302 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
26.2°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
8.4°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Sydney (Observatory Hill) (33 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Scotland Island.
- What is the Scotland Island postcode?
- Scotland Island is in the 2105 postcode, in NSW, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- Where is Scotland Island?
- Scotland Island is a suburb of Sydney, in NSW 2105. It is part of the Greater Sydney area, in the Northern Beaches Council region.
- What is the average rent in Scotland Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $595, for units it's $490.
- What schools are in Scotland Island?
- There are 20 schools serving Scotland Island on this page, including Bilgola Plateau Public School, Newport Public School, Pittwater High School.
- How walkable is Scotland Island?
- Scotland Island has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Scotland Island?
- Scotland Island is close to Elvina Bay, Mccarrs Creek, Lovett Bay, Morning Bay, Morning Bay.
- What is the population of Scotland Island?
- The population of Scotland Island is approximately 711 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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