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SA · Adelaide Hills Council
Scott Creek, 5153
Est. population · Jun 2025
240
Growth (1 yr)
+0.8%
Growth (5 yr)
+4.3%
Median age
50
Median income
$2,166/wk
Employment rate
60%
Languages at home
7.8%non-English
Most common: Afrikaans
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Heritage area
- Education hub
- High desirability
Suburb profile
Set among the hills of Adelaide Hills Council, Scott Creek is a smaller community with bushland views and a cooler, leafier feel. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with multiple generations sharing the same neighbourhood. Life here is grounded in local routine rather than big-city choice.
Open space is thinner than in many regional towns, so residents often travel a little further for a longer park day. Day-to-day life is more car-oriented here than in denser, more walkable pockets. Housing is expensive relative to much of the state.
Reported crime has been rising recently. Tree-lined streets and established homes set the tone, with little pressure to reinvent the neighbourhood.
Against similar regional towns, the suburb sits below average overall, mainly because growth momentum, plus local dining and lifestyle amenities lag behind, despite relative strength in community and employment. Limited access to some essential local services also trimmed the result.
At a glance
Scott Creek snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
240
+0.8% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
43.8%
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
#75
among Country & regional · Mature
Safety
38th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
67th
percentile in SA
Advantage (IRSAD)
10/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
66th
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
- 33.3/100 — Below average
- National rank
- 5013th in Australia
- State rank
- 516th in SA
- Peer rank
- #75 among Country & regional · Mature suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #137 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 60%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
240(June 2025)
+0.8% annual · +4.3% over 5 years · 67th percentile in SA
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +0.8%
- 5-year growth
- +4.3%
- Change in 1 year
- +2
- Change in 5 years
- +10
- Growth rank in SA
- 67th 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 (~250), extrapolated at +0.5% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- 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)
- 73 / 0 / 0
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 (2024–25)
- 6
- Against the person
- 1
- Against property
- 5
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 25
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 225 residents
- State safety percentile
- 37.9th (lower crime is better)
- Family & domestic abuse offences
- 23
- Increase (daily rate)
- +200.8%
Most common offence types
- Other Property Damage And Environmental1
- Other Theft3
- Other Unlawful Entry With Intent1
- Serious Assault Not Resulting In Injury1
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- SAPOL reported crime statistics — South Australia Police — OpenData · 2023-24 → 2024-25; 2024-25 · Updated · Financial-year releases
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 1,043
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 66th
School list
- Scott Creek Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 1043 · 66th percentile · LBOTE 5% · 60 students · Top SEA quarter 23% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- Government education sites register — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
- School ICSEA (ACARA) — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Amenities
4 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 playgrounds
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Limited walkable amenities nearby
- Decent local green space — 0 parks in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 0/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 0
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 0
Community(1)
- Scott Creek Primary SchoolSchool
519 Scott Creek Road
Sport & outdoors(3)
- Playground
- Scott Creek OvalSports field
- Sports field
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
Health access
- Nearest hospital
- Stirling Hospital (5.8 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Private Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- No emergency department listed
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & GP Plus clinics (SA) — SA Health · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 5
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 20.8
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° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 67 mm · ~8 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 23° / 10°
- Rainfall
- 97 mm · ~12 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 16° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 148 mm · ~18 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 22° / 9°
- Rainfall
- 119 mm · ~15 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 PlanSA register and EPA licensed activities.
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
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- PlanSA development applications & EPA licences — Government of South Australia — PlanSA · 2026 · Updated
Heritage
4 heritage places
- Cemetery, 'Cottonville'26 Cemetery Road SCOTT CREEKLocal heritage
- Cottage, 'Poplar Banks'63B Morgan Road SCOTT CREEKLocal heritage
- Hill Family Private CemeteryScott Creek Road SCOTT CREEKLocal heritage
- Scott Creek Primary School and Residence519 Scott Creek Road SCOTT CREEKLocal heritage
Data sources & freshness
- SA Heritage Places database — Department for Environment and Water (SA) · current · Updated
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid against all current SA Planning risk layers (high, medium, general, urban interface, regional, outback). Safer places from CFS designated locations.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Bushfire & hazard overlays (SA) — Government of South Australia · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Mayo
- Member of Parliament
- Rebekha SHARKIE (Centre Alliance)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 137,818
- Turnout (2025)
- 94.2%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- +3.4 pp toward Labor
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 45.0%Labor 55.0%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 7.1 km away).
Coalition 37.6%Labor 62.4%
7.4 percentage points more Labor-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: +1.7 pp toward Labor
Nearest polling places
- LongwoodLabor 62.7% · Coalition 37.3% TPP (2025)2.0 km away
- Cherry GardensLabor 58.0% · Coalition 42.0% TPP (2025)4.3 km away
- Upper SturtLabor 67.5% · Coalition 32.5% TPP (2025)4.5 km away
- MylorLabor 59.1% · Coalition 40.9% TPP (2025)5.9 km away
- Stirling WestLabor 59.0% · Coalition 41.0% TPP (2025)6.3 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)
- 10/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 10/10
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
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