SA · Adelaide Hills Council
Scott Creek, SA, 5153
Current weather
9.1°CDense drizzle
96% humidity · 24.1 km/h wind · 11.2° / 8.6° today · 24 mm rain
Desirability index
#40 among Country & regional suburbs
Suburb snapshot
Scott Creek is a small locality in the Adelaide Hills area, home to around 225 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show reported crime totals of around 6 offences in 2024–25 (Jul–Jun), roughly 26.7 offences per 1,000 residents, 1 school and preschool site in the area, a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs, and notable planning and development activity on record. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.
Population
- Population
- 225
- Median age
- 50
- Median household income / week
- $2,166
- Dwelling vacancy
- 43.8%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 60 of 137
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Employment rate
- 60%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 0 / 0 / 0
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.
Crime & safety
- Total offences (2024–25)
- 6
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 26.7
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 225 residents
- State safety percentile
- 39.2th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 23
- Year-on-year change
- 0%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft3
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · Period: 2024-25; 2024-25 → 2024-25 · Updated on site · Financial-year releases
Schools & preschools
- Schools & preschools
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,043
- Scott Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · ICSEA 1043
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · Period: current · Updated on site · Static register
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · Period: 2025 · Updated on site · Annual ACARA release
Planning & development
Development applications from PlanSA register (lodged 2020–2026) and EPA licensed activities.
38 planning-related records
2026· 2 proposals
June 2026
- Dwelling Addition & Building Alterations43 CARTHEW RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Under Assessment
May 2026
- Installation of Fibreglass Swimming Pool and Safety Fence178 NICHOLLS RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
2025· 10 proposals
November 2025
- Outbuilding (part carport and part shed)11 CARTHEW RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
- Outbuilding97 ILUNGA DR SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
October 2025
- Verandah119 RED HILL RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
- Undertake part demolition to existing home and relocation of free-standing metal clad double garage to create new bathroom, kitchen, dining lounge, upper floor bedroom, verandah. swimming pool and bbq area657 SCOTT CREEK RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Under Assessment
September 2025
- Outbuilding (shed) ancillary to an existing dwelling26 RICKABY RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
May 2025
- Boundary Realignment 2 into 2446 SCOTT CREEK RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153;550 SCOTT CREEK RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153;LOT 7 SCOTT CREEK RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
- verandah30 KANBARA RD W SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
- Outbuilding698 SCOTT CREEK RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
April 2025
- Single storey detached dwelling and ancillary accommodation87 RED HILL RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Under Assessment
January 2025
- Outbuilding (carport) ancillary to a dwelling115 ILUNGA DR SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
2024· 7 proposals
October 2024
- Verandah151 ILUNGA DR SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
September 2024
- Tourist accommodation and deck29 MORGAN RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Under Assessment
August 2024
- Outbuilding ancillary to existing dwelling527 SCOTT CREEK RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Under Assessment
July 2024
- Extension to existing General Storage Shed110 NICHOLLS RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
June 2024
- Domestic outbuilding97 ILUNGA DR SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
May 2024
- Verandah110 NICHOLLS RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
January 2024
- Carport813D SCOTT CREEK RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
2023· 11 proposals
December 2023
- Outbuilding in the form of two horse shelter structures366 SCOTT CREEK RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
November 2023
- Outbuilding123 ILUNGA DR SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
September 2023
- Land division - boundary realignment - 2 into 2550 SCOTT CREEK RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153;LOT 7 SCOTT CREEK RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
- Solar photovoltaic panels (roof mounted)36 GURR RD N SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
- Land Division - Boundary Realignment - 2 into 263B MORGAN RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153;97 MORGAN RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
August 2023
- Storage buildingLOT 31 ILUNGA DR SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
July 2023
- Outbuilding20 RICKABY RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
May 2023
- Single storey detached dwelling, water storage tank (110,000 litres) and domestic outbuildingLOT 12 SCOTT CREEK RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
- Bathroom addition to building48 RICKABY RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
April 2023
- Outbuilding123 ILUNGA DR SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
February 2023
- Alterations and repairs to existing local heritage place (Scott Creek Primary School)519 SCOTT CREEK RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Under Assessment
2022· 4 proposals
August 2022
- Agricultural building433 SCOTT CREEK RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
June 2022
- Internal building work - inclusion of additional mezzanine level space within horse keeping & implement storage building433 SCOTT CREEK RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Under Assessment
May 2022
- Swimming pool with associated safety barriers, deck & retaining wall (maximum height 1m)9 RED HILL RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
March 2022
- Shed565 SCOTT CREEK RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
2021· 4 proposals
December 2021
- Outbuilding151 ILUNGA DR SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
October 2021
- Outbuilding and retaining wall336 SCOTT CREEK RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
September 2021
- Swimming pool, spa pool and associated safety barriers, freestanding deck, verandah and associated earthworks10 KANBARA RD W SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
June 2021
- Carport813A SCOTT CREEK RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Period: 2020–2026; 2021; 2022… · Updated on site
Amenities
2 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
- Playground
- Scott Creek Primary SchoolSchool
519 Scott Creek Road
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
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
4 state heritage places
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Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Period: current · Updated on site
Desirability index
- Desirability score
- 81.4/100
- Cohort rank
- #40 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
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- Agricultural buildingplanning433 SCOTT CREEK RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Lodged 25 Aug 2022 · Decision Made
- Alterations and repairs to existing local heritage place (Scott Creek Primary School)planning519 SCOTT CREEK RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Lodged 06 Feb 2023 · Under Assessment
- Bathroom addition to buildingplanning48 RICKABY RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Lodged 24 May 2023 · Decision Made
- Boundary Realignment 2 into 2planning446 SCOTT CREEK RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153;550 SCOTT CREEK RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153;LOT 7 SCOTT CREEK RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Lodged 30 May 2025 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning813D SCOTT CREEK RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Lodged 27 Jan 2024 · Decision Made
- Carportplanning813A SCOTT CREEK RD SCOTT CREEK SA 5153Lodged 08 Jun 2021 · Decision Made
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · Updated on site
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · Updated on site
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