Median house price
$650k
-0.5% change
NSW · Upper Hunter Shire Council
Scone, 2337
Est. population · Jun 2025
6,003
Growth (1 yr)
-0.6%
Growth (5 yr)
-0.7%
Median age
39
Median income
$1,507/wk
Employment rate
60.1%
Median house price · October to December 2025
$650,000
Languages at home
7.2%non-English
Most common: Mandarin, Filipino, Portuguese
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Excellent transport
- Café precinct
- Education hub
Suburb profile
Scone sits in Upper Hunter Shire Council as a regional mid-sized suburb that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. Residents are mostly families and working professionals, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Local eateries and coffee spots give the area a friendly, everyday social rhythm.
Outdoor life is easy here, with generous parks and room for kids, dogs and weekend strolls. Everyday errands are walkable, and buses and trains keep the wider city within easy reach. Purchase and rent costs sit on the more affordable side of the local range.
Crime reports are up on the previous period. Construction and infill projects are noticeably reshaping parts of the area.
Local dining and lifestyle amenities push the suburb to a good desirability read, even as community and employment, plus growth momentum look more ordinary among similar regional towns.
At a glance
Scone snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
$510/wk
Houses $585 · Units $460
Population (ERP)
6,003
-0.6% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
8.2%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#14
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
47th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
4th
percentile in NSW
Advantage (IRSAD)
3/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
35th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 61.3/100 — Good
- State standing
- Top 12% of New South Wales' suburbs
- National rank
- 890th in Australia
- State rank
- 253rd in NSW
- Peer rank
- #14 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #36 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 100%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $460
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $585
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $510
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 56
- Median house price (October to December 2025)
- $650,000
- Median price change
- -0.5%
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent and sales tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · January to March 2026; October to December 2025 · Updated · Quarterly releases
Population
Estimated resident population
6,003(June 2025)
-0.6% annual · -0.7% over 5 years · 4th percentile in NSW
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- -0.6%
- 5-year growth
- -0.7%
- Change in 1 year
- -34
- Change in 5 years
- -42
- Growth rank in NSW
- 4th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~5,950), extrapolated at -0.1% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 5,824
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,507
- Dwelling vacancy
- 8.2%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 203 of 2,485
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,603
- Employment rate
- 60.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 1,926 / 305 / 32 (+ 10 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences increased compared with the previous period.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 389
- Against the person
- 117
- Against property
- 173
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 64.8
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 50 residents
- State safety percentile
- 47.1th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +13.4%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault50
- Fraud27
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment67
- Malicious Damage To Property56
- Other Theft34
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated · Rolling 12-month windows
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 972.5
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 35th
School list
- Scone Grammar SchoolCombined · Independent · ICSEA 1025 · 58th percentile · LBOTE 8% · 692 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
- Scone Public SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 943 · 22th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 400 students · Top SEA quarter 5% · 0.6 km awayView on My School →
- Scone High SchoolSecondary · Government · ICSEA 894 · 10th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 316 students · Top SEA quarter 2% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
- St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · ICSEA 1002 · 48th percentile · LBOTE 10% · 138 students · Top SEA quarter 10% · 1.1 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Upper Hunter Early Learning CentreMain Streetchildcare
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Public transport
237 public transport stops in this suburb
- 274 Turanville Rd
- ENT St Aubins St
- Scone Station
- Scone Station, Coach Stop
- Scone Station, Platform 1
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · current · Updated · Nightly GTFS feed
Amenities
126 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
2 restaurants · 5 cafes · 3 pubs · 1 bars · 2 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 3 fast food · 1 bakeries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Highly walkable for everyday errands
- Great for outdoor family life — 9 parks mapped in suburb, 3 playgrounds nearby
- Well connected by public transport — 237 public transport stops
- Walkability proxy
- 100/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.86
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 2.58
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 1.55
Food & drink(15)
- The Thoroughbred BakeryBakery
222 Kelly Street
- Colonial Motor Lodge Restaurant and BarBar
- Asser House CafeCafe
Unit 4 202 Kelly Street
- Made in SconeCafe
- Phoenix CafeCafe
- The CommonCafe
51 Main Street
- The Cottage CafeCafe
196 Kelly Street
- Domino'sFast food
Kelly Street
- Scone Village EmporiumFast food
- SubwayFast food
Kelly Street
- Belmore HotelPub
- Royal Hotel MotelPub
- The ThoroughbredPub
222 Kelly Street
- Colonial Motor Lodge Restaurant and BarRestaurant
- The Cottage SconeRestaurant
196 Kelly Street
Shopping(5)
- Gordon & MurrayButcher
- Convenience store
- ColesSupermarket
209 Kelly Street
- WoolworthsSupermarket
Community(6)
- Upper Hunter Early Learning CentreChildcare
72 Main Street
- Scone LibraryLibrary
130 Liverpool Street
- Scone Grammar SchoolSchool
20 Kingdon Street, Scone
- Scone High SchoolSchool
Scone
- Scone Public SchoolSchool
Scone
- St Mary's Primary SchoolSchool
Health & services(3)
- The Happy ToothDentist
- Scone Medical PracticeMedical clinic
5 Surman Street
- Scone Discount PharmacyPharmacy
Sport & outdoors(14)
- Anniversary ParkPark
- Elizabeth ParkPark
- Park (2)
- Rotary Heritage ParkPark
- Scone ParkPark
- White ParkPark
- Playground (3)
- Scone Golf ClubSports centre
- Scone Bowling ClubSports field
- Sports field
- Scone Memorial Swimming PoolSwimming pool
Entertainment(1)
- Scone Historical MuseumMuseum
Transport(8)
6 bus stops · 2 train stations
Other(58)
- Nutrien Ag SolutionsAgrarian
- Scone Rural Supplies - CRTAgrarian
76 Kelly Street
- CellarbrationsAlcohol
- Icebox LiquorAlcohol
- Wellness ChiropracticAlternative
- Dog PoundAnimal Shelter
- Susan's at Susan StAntiques
- Mare and Foal SculptureArtwork
- Scone Mare and Foal SculptureAttraction
- Scone Caravan ParkCamp Site
- Isuzu Ute WidelandCar
230 Kelly Street
- Saunders HondaCar
- Scone MazdaCar
- Scone ToyotaCar
230 Kelly Street
- Highway Caravan ParkCaravan Site
- Scone Caravan ParkCaravan Site
- Carpet CourtCarpet
- Scone Court HouseCourthouse
- Mitre 10Doityourself
- NRMAEV charging
- Kingdon Ponds Rural Fire BrigadeFire station
- Scone Fire StationFire station
106 Kingdon Street
- Florist
51 Main Street
- Plants on MainGarden Centre
51 Main Street
- Valley Outdoors SconeGarden Machinery
- Potter MacqueenGift
200A Kelly Street
- Airlie House Motor InnHotel
229 Kelly Street
- Royal Hotel MotelHotel
- The Gable InnHotel
70 Guernsey Street
- Scone Horse CapitalInformation
- Scone Neighbourhood Resource CentreInformation
- Laundry on KellyLaundry
- Colonial Motor LodgeMotel
- Isis MotelMotel
- Scone Motor InnMotel
- Outdoor Seating
- Parking (11)
- BPPetrol station
- EG AmpolPetrol station
- LibertyPetrol station
236 Kelly Street
- Place of worship (2)
- St Andrew's Uniting ChurchPlace of worship
76 Main Street
- St AndrewsPlace of worship
- St LukesPlace of worship
79 Hill Street
- Scone Police StationPolice
138 Liverpool Street
- Scone Post OfficePost office
- Elizabeth ParkPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- Laverty PathologySample Collection
5 Surman Street
- Shelter (6)
- TransCare Hunter LtdSocial Facility
214 Kelly Street
- TelstraTelephone
- Ticket Validator
- Track (2)
- Scone Tyre CentreTyres
105 Kingdon Street
- The Reject ShopVariety Store
- Vertical LimitsWindow Blind
- The Herd StoreYes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
7 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Amaroo ParkPark
- Anniversary ParkPark
- Elizabeth ParkPark
- Kater ParkPark
- Rotary Heritage ParkPark
- Scone ParkPark
- White ParkPark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 15
- Parks (OSM)
- 9
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
5 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Place of worship (2)
- St Andrew's Uniting Church
76 Main Street
- St Andrews
- St Lukes
79 Hill Street
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 6
- Nearest hospital
- Scott Memorial Hospital, Scone (1.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Laverty PathologySurman StreetSample_Collection
- Scone Discount PharmacyPharmacy
- Scone Medical PracticeSurman StreetDoctor
- Scott Memorial Hospital, SconeHospital
- The Happy ToothDentist
- Wellness ChiropracticAlternative
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 150
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 25.0
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 29° / 16°
- Rainfall
- 291 mm · ~36 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 11°
- Rainfall
- 200 mm · ~25 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 5°
- Rainfall
- 175 mm · ~22 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 220 mm · ~28 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal.
2026· 51 proposals
August 2026
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space28 BAKEWELL CIRCUIT SCONE 2337Under Assessment
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; General industry; Hours of operation and trading20 MAKYBE DIVA STREET SCONE 2337Under Assessment
July 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure27 PARK STREET SCONE 2337Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space83 KINGDON STREET SCONE 2337Under Assessment
- Subdivision245 KELLY STREET SCONE 2337Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure35 KELLY STREET SCONE 2337Determined
- Industrial development; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Service station1 MAKYBE DIVA STREET SCONE 2337Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure2 LITTLE STREET SCONE 2337Determined
- Signage; Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Vehicle repair station; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises2 MAKYBE DIVA STREET SCONE 2337Determined
June 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Registered club; Playground equipment28 GUNDY ROAD SCONE 2337Under Assessment
- Erection of a new structure; Fences; Swimming pool30 REDBANK DRIVE SCONE 2337Under Assessment
- Hotel or motel accommodation; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure176-180 KELLY STREET SCONE 2337Determined
- Demolition; Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation76 KINGDON STREET SCONE 2337Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure146 LIVERPOOL STREET SCONE 2337Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 PARKER STREET SCONE 2337Determined
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport48 SATUR ROAD SCONE 2337Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure5 COCKATOO CLOSE SCONE 2337Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Balcony, deck, patio, terrace or verandah54 BARTON STREET SCONE 2337Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Retail Premise121 KELLY STREET SCONE 2337Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Animal boarding or training establishment9 RANDWICK WAY SCONE 2337Determined
April 2026
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences182 KELLY STREET SCONE 2337Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure3 COCKATOO CLOSE SCONE 2337Determined
- Advertising and signage; Erection of a new structure; Vehicle repair station; Vehicle Sales or Hire Premises2 MAKYBE DIVA STREET SCONE 2337Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure38 IBIS PLACE SCONE 2337Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool69 OXFORD ROAD SCONE 2337Determined
- Demolition; Small bar; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Change of use of land or a building or the classification of a building under the Building Code of Australia191 KELLY STREET SCONE 2337Determined
- Demolition83 SATUR ROAD SCONE 2337Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 IBIS PLACE SCONE 2337Determined
March 2026
- Subdivision38 BARTON STREET SCONE 2337Under Assessment
- Shed; Erection of a new structure17 IBIS PLACE SCONE 2337Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure25 WIDDEN CLOSE SCONE 2337Determined
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development4 BHIMA DRIVE SCONE 2337Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Animal shelters5 Moonee Valley Close, Scone 2337Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Electricity generating facility (solar and wind)9 RANDWICK WAY SCONE 2337Determined
- Subdivision19A KELLY STREET SCONE 2337Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure28 IBIS PLACE SCONE 2337Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space74 WAVERLEY STREET SCONE 2337Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Earthworks, retaining walls and structural support; Garage, carport or carparking space15 ALABAMA STREET SCONE 2337Determined
February 2026
- Restaurant or cafe; Footpaths - outdoor dining; Food and drink premise; Take away food and drink; Hours of operation and trading122 KELLY STREET SCONE 2337Withdrawn
- Shed; Erection of a new structure18 BAKEWELL CIRCUIT SCONE 2337Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · 2026 · Updated · Daily feed (from Oct 2018)
Heritage
3 heritage places
- Old Court Theatre41 Kingdon Road SconeSHR
- Scone Civic Theatre144 Kelly Street SconeSHR
- Scone Railway StationMain Northern Railway, SconeSHR
Data sources & freshness
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- New England
- Member of Parliament
- Barnaby JOYCE (The Nationals)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 131,238
- Turnout (2025)
- 91.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -1.9 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 67.1%Labor 32.9%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 25.0 km away).
Coalition 69.1%Labor 30.9%
2.0 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +0.2 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- Scone SouthLabor 30.9% · Coalition 69.1% TPP (2025)0.4 km away
- SconeLabor 29.5% · Coalition 70.5% TPP (2025)1.1 km away
- Scone EastLabor 33.1% · Coalition 66.9% TPP (2025)1.4 km away
- AberdeenLabor 33.8% · Coalition 66.2% TPP (2025)12.1 km away
- GundyLabor 26.1% · Coalition 73.9% TPP (2025)13.3 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
Compare with
Similar suburbs to weigh up side by side — scores, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
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