Nambucca Heads vs Scotts Head
The verdict
Nambucca Heads is more affordable, with a median house price of $715K versus $975K in Scotts Head. Nambucca Heads rates higher for transport (46 vs 0). Scotts Head rates higher for education (44 vs 29). Scotts Head is closer to the coast (170 m vs 2.6 km).
Scores
| Nambucca Heads | Scotts Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 27 |
| Transport | 46 | 0 |
| Education | 29 | 44 |
| Liveability | 63 | 39 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Nambucca Heads | Scotts Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,675 | 986 |
| Median age | 57 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $839 | $1,212 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.9% | 33.0% |
| Born in Australia | 78.3% | 82.2% |
| Avg household size | 2 | 2.2 |
Growth: Nambucca Heads Stable · Scotts Head Moderate Growth
Property
| Nambucca Heads | Scotts Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $715K | $975K |
| Median unit price | $505K | $575K |
| House price YoY | -3.7% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.6% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | 32 | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Nambucca Heads | Scotts Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 37 | 35 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 210 | 609 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 315 | 609 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 1,034 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 11,026 | 6,592 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Nambucca Heads | Scotts Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 4 | 1 |
| Government | 3 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 927 | 1,012 |
See the full school list on each profile: Nambucca Heads · Scotts Head
Transport
| Nambucca Heads | Scotts Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 46 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 2.1 km | 7.4 km |
Liveability
| Nambucca Heads | Scotts Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 27.0°C | 27.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 19.0°C | 19.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,700 | 1,700 |
| Supermarkets | 3 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 18 | 4 |
| Parks | 14 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | 7 | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 2 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.6 km | 170 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 395.8 km | 389.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 3.1 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 6.5 km | 4.9 km |
Population & growth
| Nambucca Heads | Scotts Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 6,675 | 986 |
| Estimated 2025 | 6,851 | 1,025 |
| Projected 2041 | 7,125 | 1,090 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.65% | 0.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Nambucca Heads or Scotts Head?
Nambucca Heads has the higher residential safety score (Nambucca Heads 37/100 vs Scotts Head 35/100).
Which is more affordable, Nambucca Heads or Scotts Head?
Nambucca Heads is more affordable, with a median house price of $715K versus $975K.
Which has better schools, Nambucca Heads or Scotts Head?
Scotts Head has a higher average school ICSEA (Nambucca Heads 927 vs Scotts Head 1012; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Nambucca Heads or Scotts Head?
Nambucca Heads has the higher transport score (Nambucca Heads 46/100 vs Scotts Head 0/100).
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