Scotts Head at a glance
Population
986
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Scotts Head.
The postcode for Scotts Head is 2447 (NSW).
Scotts Head (2447) sits in the Nambucca Valley region of NSW.
Scotts Head has roughly 986 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Scotts Head's population at 986, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
986
Median age
54
Family households
68%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$320/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$330/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
986
Median age: 54
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Safety
Crime and safety.
65
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
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Education
Schools in Scotts Head.
Local schools for Scotts Head
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Government School Catchment
Scotts Head Public School
Stuarts Point Public School
Macksville High School
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Frequently asked
About Scotts Head.
- What is the Scotts Head postcode?
- Scotts Head is in the 2447 postcode, in NSW, in the Nambucca Valley region.
- Where is Scotts Head?
- Scotts Head is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2447, in the Nambucca Valley region.
- What is the average rent in Scotts Head?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $320, for units it's $330.
- What schools are in Scotts Head?
- There are 5 schools serving Scotts Head on this page, including Scotts Head Public School, Stuarts Point Public School, Macksville High School.
- What suburbs are near Scotts Head?
- Scotts Head is close to Way Way, Grassy Head, Gumma, Stuarts Point, Donnellyville.
- What is the population of Scotts Head?
- The population of Scotts Head is approximately 986 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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