Nambucca Valley
Scotts Head
Scotts Head at a glance
Median house
$961,000
+12.0% year on year
Median unit
$221,760
Sales data pending
Days on market
41
Average to sell
Walk score
–
Not yet scored
Population
986
Median age 54
About
Welcome to Scotts Head.
Scotts Head is a suburb in New South Wales.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$961,000
+12.0% over the past year. Median unit price $221,760.
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
$961,000
+12.0% annual growth
$221,760
Sales data pending
41
Average days to sell
986
Median age: 54
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20261.73%
Based on $961,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 20267.74%
Based on $221,760 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026+12.0%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202679%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Fair Trading · May 202641 days
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at +12.0%/yr
2021
$545K
5-year change
+76%
2026
$961K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
986
Median age
54
Family households
68%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Scotts Head.
Local schools for Scotts Head
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Scotts Head Public School
Stuarts Point Public School
Macksville High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Scotts Head.
- What is the median house price in Scotts Head?
- The median house price in Scotts Head, NSW 2447 is $961,000. The median unit price is $221,760. Annual growth is +12.0%.
- What is the Scotts Head postcode?
- Scotts Head is in the 2447 postcode, in NSW, 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?
- Scotts Head has approximately 986 residents. 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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