Scott Creek Postcode
South Australia
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Scott Creek Compares
Scott Creek vs the SA average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Scott Creek | SA avg | AU avg | Greater Adelaide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,166 +SA | $1,545 | $1,836 | $1,620 |
| Rent/wk | $263 -SA | $308 | $390 | $329 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,167 +SA | $1,558 | $1,958 | $1,666 |
| Median age | 50 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 42.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +SA | 5.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 7.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -SA | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the SA average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Scott Creek is a locality 17 km from Adelaide in South Australia, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 5153. It falls within the South Australia - South East region. The local government area is Adelaide Hills.
According to the 2021 Census, Scott Creek has a population of 225 with a median age of 50. The median weekly household income is $2,166, above the SA average.
Housing in Scott Creek includes a median weekly rent of $263, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,167, with 73 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the SA average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 96.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Scott Creek scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Scott Creek is served by Scott Creek Primary School.
Scott Creek is part of the Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island statistical area in South Australia.
Scott Creek Details
| Postcode | 5153 |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Phone Area Code | 08 |
| Population (2021) | 225 |
| Median Age | 50 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,166/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $921/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $263 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,167 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 5.7 km² |
| Population Density | 40/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 73 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.0% |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -35.0579372 |
| Longitude | 138.7015768 |
| Distance from Adelaide | 17 km |
| Region (SA4) | South Australia - South East |
| Area (SA3) | Fleurieu - Kangaroo Island |
| Local Government | Adelaide Hills |
| Federal Electorate | Mayo |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 39 (17.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 15 (6.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 44 (19.6%) |
| 45–64 years | 65 (28.9%) |
| 65+ years | 53 (23.6%) |
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 | 28 (12.4%) |
| Asthma | 27 (12.0%) |
| Diabetes | 7 (3.1%) |
| Cancer | 6 (2.7%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (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 | 11 (14.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 32 (42.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 33 (43.4%) |
Schools in Scott Creek
Suburbs Near Scott Creek
Same Postcode (5153)
More Scott Creek 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.