North Macksville vs Scotts Head
The verdict
North Macksville is more affordable, with a median house price of $843K versus $946K in Scotts Head. North Macksville rates higher for transport (35 vs 0). Scotts Head rates higher for education (44 vs 29). Scotts Head is closer to the coast (170 m vs 4.7 km). On the separate residential safety score, Scotts Head rates higher (35 vs 16/100 in North Macksville).
Scores
| North Macksville | Scotts Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 27 |
| Transport | 35 | 0 |
| Education | 29 | 44 |
| Liveability | 29 | 39 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| North Macksville | Scotts Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 669 | 986 |
| Median age | 53 | 54 |
| Median household income (wk) | $916 | $1,212 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 18.8% | 33.0% |
| Born in Australia | 84.5% | 82.2% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.2 |
Growth: North Macksville Moderate Growth · Scotts Head Moderate Growth
Property
| North Macksville | Scotts Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $843K | $946K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $580K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $580 | $580 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.1% |
| Days on market (house) | 38 | 37 |
Median price history
Safety
| North Macksville | Scotts Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 16 | 35 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 747 | 609 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 448 | 609 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 897 | 0 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 7,623 | 5,781 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| North Macksville | Scotts Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,014 |
See the full school list on each profile: North Macksville · Scotts Head
Transport
| North Macksville | Scotts Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 35 | 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) | 3.7 km | 7.4 km |
Liveability
| North Macksville | 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 4 |
| Parks | 1 | 6 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | Data not available |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 1 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 4.7 km | 170 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 389.8 km | 389.5 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 4.5 km | 2.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 420 m | 4.9 km |
Population & growth
| North Macksville | Scotts Head | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 669 | 986 |
| Estimated 2025 | 695 | 1,025 |
| Projected 2041 | 740 | 1,090 |
| Annual growth rate | 0.96% | 0.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, North Macksville or Scotts Head?
Scotts Head has the higher residential safety score (North Macksville 16/100 vs Scotts Head 35/100).
Which is more affordable, North Macksville or Scotts Head?
North Macksville is more affordable, with a median house price of $843K versus $946K.
Which has better public transport, North Macksville or Scotts Head?
North Macksville has the higher transport score (North Macksville 35/100 vs Scotts Head 0/100).
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