Scott Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
225
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Scott Creek.
The postcode for Scott Creek is 5153 (SA), part of Greater Adelaide.
Scott Creek (5153) sits in the Alexandrina region of South Australia.
Scott Creek has roughly 225 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.
Scott Creek scores 0/100 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 28°C (warm), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 448mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Adelaide (Kent Town) station, 11.1km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 14 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Scott Creek's population at 225, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (99% own, 4% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
225
Median age
50
Family households
86%
Lone person
21%
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$263/wk
Owner occupied
99%
Renter occupied
4%
At a deeper level
225
Median age: 50
Rental data as of December 2025· rental-sa
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Safety
Crime and safety.
6
total offences in 2025-26
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 June 2026· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Scott Creek.
Local schools for Scott Creek
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Government School Catchment
Scott Creek Primary School
Heathfield Primary School
Heathfield High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
448 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.0°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
7.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Adelaide (Kent Town) (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Scott Creek.
- What is the Scott Creek postcode?
- Scott Creek is in the 5153 postcode, in SA, in the Alexandrina Council region.
- Where is Scott Creek?
- Scott Creek is a suburb of Adelaide, in SA 5153. It is part of the Greater Adelaide area, in the Alexandrina Council region.
- What is the average rent in Scott Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $263.
- What schools are in Scott Creek?
- There are 20 schools serving Scott Creek on this page, including Scott Creek Primary School, Heathfield Primary School, Heathfield High School.
- How walkable is Scott Creek?
- Scott Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Scott Creek?
- Scott Creek is close to Bradbury, Ironbank, Longwood, Heathfield, Dorset Vale.
- What is the population of Scott Creek?
- The population of Scott Creek is approximately 225 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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