NSW · Upper Hunter Shire Council
Scone, NSW, 2337
Desirability index
#160 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Scone is a smaller suburban community in the Upper Hunter Shire area, home to around 5,824 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 550 offences in Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 with rising year-on-year trends (+13%), roughly 94.4 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $510 (flats $460, houses $585), 4 school and preschool sites in the area, strong public transport coverage with many public transport stops, a higher concentration of local shops, services, and recreation amenities, and notable planning and development activity on record. Snapshot data also shows parks or public open space within the suburb and hospitals or GP clinics within the suburb.
Population
- 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)
- 168 / 305 / 32
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
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 weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 550
- Against the person
- 166
- Against property
- 245
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 94.4
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 35 residents
- State safety percentile
- 8.6th (lower crime is better)
- Year-on-year change
- +13.2%
Most common offence types
- Domestic Violence Related Assault50
- Fraud27
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment67
- Malicious Damage To Property56
- Other Theft34
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 4
- Median school ICSEA (4 schools)
- 972.5
- Scone Grammar SchoolCombined
- Scone High SchoolSecondary
- Scone Public SchoolPrimary
- St Mary's Primary SchoolPrimary
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
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
Data sources & freshness
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
485 planning-related records
2026· 42 proposals
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 2337Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure146 LIVERPOOL STREET SCONE 2337Under Assessment
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure20 PARKER STREET SCONE 2337Determined
May 2026
- Shed; Erection of a new structure; Carport48 SATUR ROAD SCONE 2337Under Assessment
- 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 2337Additional Information Requested
- Erection of a new structure; Animal boarding or training establishment9 RANDWICK WAY SCONE 2337Under Assessment
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 2337Under Assessment
- Demolition83 SATUR ROAD SCONE 2337Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure15 IBIS PLACE SCONE 2337Determined
March 2026
- Subdivision38 BARTON STREET SCONE 2337Additional Information Requested
- 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
- Restaurant or cafe; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Hours of operation and trading51 MAIN STREET SCONE 2337Determined
- Commercial development; Erection of a new structure160 SATUR ROAD SCONE 2337Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Carport94 SUSAN STREET SCONE 2337Determined
- Demolition; Shed; Erection of a new structure; Supporting Development5 DAVIES STREET SCONE 2337Determined
January 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure24 IBIS PLACE SCONE 2337Determined
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure29 IBIS PLACE SCONE 2337Determined
- Erection of a new structure; Swimming pool11 KOALA STREET SCONE 2337Determined
- Demolition; Erection of a new structure; Garage, carport or carparking space23 KINGDON STREET SCONE 2337Determined
- Commercial development; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure160 SATUR ROAD SCONE 2337Determined
2025· 93 proposals
93 proposals lodged in 2025. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2024· 51 proposals
51 proposals lodged in 2024. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2023· 100 proposals
100 proposals lodged in 2023. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2022· 96 proposals
96 proposals lodged in 2022. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2021· 99 proposals
99 proposals lodged in 2021. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
2020· 4 proposals
4 proposals lodged in 2020. Individual listings are kept for the most recent proposals.
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020; 2020–2026; 2021… · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
73 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Nutrien Ag SolutionsAgrarian
- Scone Rural Supplies - CRTAgrarian
76 Kelly Street
- CellarbrationsAlcohol
- Icebox LiquorAlcohol
- Dog PoundAnimal Shelter
- Susan's at Susan StAntiques
- The Thoroughbred BakeryBakery
222 Kelly Street
- Colonial Motor Lodge Restaurant and BarBar
- Airlie House Motor Inn, Kelly StreetBus stop
- Kelly Street after Liverpool StreetBus stop
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics
- 6
- Emergency department
- On site
- Laverty PathologySurman Streetsample_collection
- Scone Discount Pharmacypharmacy
- Scone Medical PracticeSurman Streetdoctor
- Scott Memorial Hospital, Sconehospital
- The Happy Toothdentist
- Wellness Chiropracticalternative
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Period: current · Updated on site
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 3/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 3/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Heritage
3 state 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 · Period: current · Updated on site
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Upper Hunter Early Learning CentreMain Streetchildcare
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Period: current · Updated on site
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 15
- Parks (OSM)
- 9
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 82.3/100
- Cohort rank
- #160 among Country & regional suburbs
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics
Recent changes
- 274 Turanville Rdtransport
- ENT St Aubins Sttransport
- Scone Stationtransport
- Scone Station, Coach Stoptransport
- Scone Station, Platform 1transport
- Upper Hunter Early Learning CentrechildcareMain Streetchildcare
- Old Court Theatreheritage41 Kingdon Road SconeSHR
- Scone Civic Theatreheritage144 Kelly Street SconeSHR
- Scone Railway StationheritageMain Northern Railway, SconeSHR
- Laverty PathologyhealthSurman Streetsample_collection
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · Updated on site
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · Updated on site
- State heritage register — State heritage authority · Updated on site
- GTFS public transport stops — State transport authority open-data feeds · Updated on site · GTFS static feed
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