Scone
NSW 2337 · Upper Hunter Shire
5,824 (2021) → 5,768 est. (2025) · Stable
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Scone is a stable suburb in Upper Hunter Shire, NSW 2337, about 205km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $613K is more affordable than the NSW average. The suburb has 4 schools, a transport score of 64/100, and is about 123km inland. Scone has an overall score of 51/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 37/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (1.84%), China (1.79%), New Zealand (1.3%), Philippines (1.12%), Ireland (0.5%)
Top languages: Mandarin (1.67%), Filipino (0.65%), Cantonese (0.36%), Portuguese (0.34%), Malayalam (0.27%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q4 2025
Residential Safety
Nightlife hub. This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. Crime figures include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
This suburb has a high concentration of licensed venues. These totals include incidents involving visitors to the nightlife area, not just residents.
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: BOCSAR · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 974 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Scone Grammar SchoolCombined · IndependentICSEA 1035
- St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1016
- Scone Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 938
- Scone High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 906
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
Nightlife hub. High licensed-venue density drives a significant evening economy here — incidents near the venues are recorded by location, so crime figures include visitors, not just residents.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW
Childcare
Some choices available
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of childcare options, though popular services may have waiting lists.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
StableSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Scone
Is Scone safe?
Scone has a residential safety score of 37/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 8,207 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Scone?
In Scone, the median house price is $613K and the median unit price is $350K. Median weekly house rent is $550.
How far is Scone from Sydney CBD?
Scone is about 204.8 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Scone?
Scone has 4 schools, with an average ICSEA of 974 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Scone?
Scone has a transport score of 64/100, including 2 train stations.