Scotts Head, NSW 2447
Nambucca ValleyAll suburbs in postcode 2447
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Median house price
$980,000
+5.2% over the past year.
Median of 15 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025
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Scotts Head at a glance
- Median unit
- $221,760
- Weekly rent
- $578
- Houses
- Population
- 986
- Median age 54
Prices: Median of 15 house sales · NSW Valuer General · calendar 2025 · Rent: NSW rental bond data (postcode 2447), June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Scotts Head
Houses change hands at $980,000 on a typical sale, in line with the NSW median (15 house sales, NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). Units come in around $221,760, roughly 77% below the house median. The 12-month picture is one of steady growth (+5.2%).
For sellers
Twelve-month growth is +5.2%, supporting confident pricing at the upper end of recent comparables.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $196,000. Prices are in line with the NSW median, so the broader state lending settings apply.
Rental data as of June 2026· NSW rental bond data (postcode 2447)
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What to know about Scotts Head
Scotts Head (2447) sits in the Nambucca Valley region of NSW. The median house here is $980,000, in line with the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved +5.2% over the past year, ahead of the NSW average (3%).
Scotts Head has roughly 986 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
What it’s like to live here
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 8°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,310 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Schools in Scotts Head
Location
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.
- Family households
- 68%
- Lone person
- 28%
- Owner occupied
- 79%
- Renter occupied
- 18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.07% (median rent $578/wk against a $980,000 price tag). Renter share is modest (18%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs. The 12-month growth of +5.2% adds a capital-growth case on top of the yield.
- Gross yield, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- 3.07%
- On the $980,000 median
- 12-month change, housesSource: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026
- +5.2%
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
24 offences recorded in 2026
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2026
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,310 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 28.6°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.8°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about Scotts Head
- What is the median house price in Scotts Head?
- The median house price in Scotts Head, NSW 2447 is $980,000 (median of 15 house sales recorded by the NSW Valuer General in calendar 2025). The median unit price is $221,760. Annual growth is +5.2%.
- How much is my house worth in Scotts Head?
- A useful starting point is the Scotts Head median house price of $980,000 (units $221,760). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Scotts Head a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Scotts Head is 3.1%: the median weekly house rent is $578 (NSW rental bond data (postcode 2447), June 2026) against the median house price of $980,000 (NSW Valuer General, calendar 2025). The median house price rose 5.2% over 12 months on the same NSW Valuer General figures. Whether Scotts Head is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Nambucca Valley area, NSW 2447.
- What is the average rent in Scotts Head?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $578.
- 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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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