Scotts Head
NSW 2447 · Nambucca Valley
986 (2021) → 1,025 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Part of the Nambucca Valley local government area (est. 21,328 residents)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Scotts Head is a moderate growth suburb in Nambucca Valley, NSW 2447, about 389km from Sydney CBD. Its median house price of $946K is around the same as the NSW average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is right by the coast. Scotts Head has an overall score of 27/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 35/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 2447 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.75%), New Zealand (1.62%), France (0.91%), Philippines (0.81%), Netherlands (0.71%)
Top languages: Australian Indigenous Languages (0.71%), German (0.41%), French (0.3%), Tagalog (0.3%), Spanish (0.3%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: NSW Valuer General · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
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
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 March 2026
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 946 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Scotts Head Public SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1014
Nearby (within 10km)
- Macksville Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 925
- Macksville High SchoolSecondary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 916
- Frank Partridge VC Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 886
- Nambucca Heads Public SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 904
- Nambucca Heads High SchoolSecondary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 890
- Nambucca Valley Christian Community SchoolCombined · Independent · 8kmICSEA 1042
- St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.7kmICSEA 1002
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
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.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: Liquor & Gaming NSW · Updated June 2024
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Scotts Head
Is Scotts Head safe?
Scotts Head has a residential safety score of 35/100, 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 5,781 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Scotts Head?
In Scotts Head, the median house price is $946K. Median weekly house rent is $580.
How far is Scotts Head from Sydney CBD?
Scotts Head is about 389.5 km from Sydney CBD.
What schools are in Scotts Head?
Scotts Head has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1014 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Scotts Head?
Scotts Head has a transport score of 0/100.