Scott River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
46
Median age 34
The brief
What to know about Scott River.
The postcode for Scott River is 6288 (WA).
Scott River (6288) sits in the Augusta Margaret River region of Western Australia.
Scott River has roughly 46 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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 River 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Scott River's population at 46, with a median age of 34. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters (14% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 50% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
46
Median age
34
Family households
64%
Lone person
50%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$258/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
14%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
46
Median age: 34
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Scott River.
Local schools for Scott River
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Government School Catchment
Augusta Primary School
Karridale Primary School
Rapids Landing Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Scott River.
- What is the Scott River postcode?
- Scott River is in the 6288 postcode, in WA, in the Augusta Margaret River region.
- Where is Scott River?
- Scott River is a regional suburb in WA, postcode 6288, in the Augusta Margaret River region.
- What is the average rent in Scott River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $258, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Scott River?
- There are 4 schools serving Scott River on this page, including Augusta Primary School, Karridale Primary School, Margaret River Independent School.
- How walkable is Scott River?
- Scott River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Scott River?
- Scott River is close to Molloy Island, East Augusta, Kudardup, Augusta, Courtenay.
- What is the population of Scott River?
- The population of Scott River is approximately 46 (2021 Census). The median age is 34.
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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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