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Scotland Island Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Scotland Island Compares
Scotland Island vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Scotland Island | NSW avg | AU avg | Greater Sydney |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,397 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 | $2,181 |
| Rent/wk | $490 +NSW | $445 | $390 | $506 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,600 +NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 | $2,587 |
| Median age | 48 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 10.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Scotland Island is a locality 27 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2105. It falls within the Sydney - Northern Beaches region. The local government area is Northern Beaches.
According to the 2021 Census, Scotland Island has a population of 711 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $2,397, above the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, lower than the NSW average.
Housing in Scotland Island includes a median weekly rent of $490, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,600, with 260 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 87.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Scotland Island scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Scotland Island is part of the Pittwater statistical area in New South Wales.
Scotland Island Details
| Postcode | 2105 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 711 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,397/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,101/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $490 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,600 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 0.5 km² |
| Population Density | 1302/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 260 |
| Australian Citizens | 86.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.6395909 |
| Longitude | 151.290404 |
| Distance from Sydney | 27 km |
| Region (SA4) | Sydney - Northern Beaches |
| Area (SA3) | Pittwater |
| Local Government | Northern Beaches |
| Federal Electorate | Mackellar |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 134 (18.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 70 (9.8%) |
| 25–44 years | 109 (15.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 269 (37.8%) |
| 65+ years | 121 (17.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 53 (7.5%) |
| Asthma | 47 (6.6%) |
| Cancer | 20 (2.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 16 (2.3%) |
| Diabetes | 14 (2.0%) |
| Lung Condition | 6 (0.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 54 (20.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 98 (38.0%) |
| 2 vehicles | 83 (32.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 23 (8.9%) |
Suburbs Near Scotland Island
Same Postcode (2105)
More Scotland Island Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.