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Scottville Postcode
Queensland
Located in Queensland, Scottville is a locality approximately 929 kilometres from Brisbane. The postcode for Scottville is 4804, and residents use the 07 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Scottville has a population of 279 (133 males, 149 females). The median age is 46 years.
The median weekly household income in Scottville is $1,058, with a median personal income of $493 per week.
The median weekly rent is $215 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $787.
In terms of birthplace, 95% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Philippines (3), Scotland (3), and South Africa (3).
83.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.2% speak another language.
The employment rate in Scottville shows 86 people employed (48 full-time, 30 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 7.5%.
The most common occupations are technicians & trades (7), community & personal service (7), and clerical & admin (5).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Scottville has an IRSAD score of 845 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Scottville covers an area of 8.9 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 31 persons per km².
Statistically, Scottville sits within the Bowen Basin - North area, part of the broader Mackay region. It falls under the Whitsunday local government area.
The federal electorate for Scottville is Dawson (Rural).
The 4804 postcode is shared by Scottville along with Collinsville, Mount Coolon, Mount Wyatt, Newlands and Springlands.
Scottville Details
| Postcode | 4804 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 279 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,058/week |
| Median Personal Income | $493/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $215 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $787 |
| Average Household Size | 2.4 persons |
| Area | 8.9 km² |
| Population Density | 31/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 105 |
| Completed Year 12 | 21.5% |
| Australian Citizens | 84.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 21 (7.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -20.5877 |
| Longitude | 147.8374 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 929 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mackay |
| Area (SA3) | Bowen Basin - North |
| Local Government | Whitsunday |
| Federal Electorate | Dawson |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 66 (23.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 26 (9.3%) |
| 25–44 years | 44 (15.8%) |
| 45–64 years | 85 (30.5%) |
| 65+ years | 61 (21.9%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 26 (9.2%) |
| Arthritis | 13 (4.6%) |
| Asthma | 12 (4.3%) |
| Diabetes | 8 (2.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 8 (2.8%) |
| Cancer | 7 (2.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 5 (1.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 45 (40.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 43 (38.7%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 23 (20.7%) |