Scone (NSW)

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According to ABS demographic data and Districts' validation of newer addresses post-Census, the suburb of Scone has an estimated residency of 5,784 as of May 2026. This represents a minor reduction of 40 individuals (0.7%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 5,824 residents. This calculation incorporates a base resident count of 5,782 estimated by Districts using the ABS June 2025 ERP figures, supplemented by 39 newly validated locations since the Census. With these numbers, the demographic density stands at 53 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious residential environment. The main driver of population gains lately has been overseas arrivals, which accounted for approximately 98.0% of all inflows.

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Scone features a diverse employment profile with balanced representation across industrial and professional occupations, boasting a low unemployment rate of 2.0% and an estimated annual job growth rate of 1.9% based on localized statistics. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 2,926, and the jobless rate was 2.1% lower than the Regional NSW benchmark of 4.1%. Workforce participation is recorded at 63.0%, compared to 60.6% across Regional NSW. Census data indicates that a modest 9.5% of the workforce operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by pandemic lockdowns.

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Tax data from the ATO for financial year 2023 indicates that taxpayers in Scone had a median income of $51,359 and an average income of $96,728. Nationally, these figures are notably high, comparing to Regional NSW metrics of $52,390 (median) and $65,215 (average). Adjusting for a Wage Price Index increase of 10.32% since financial year 2023, current estimated values are approximately $56,659 for the median and $106,710 for the average as of March 2026. However, the 2021 Census shows household, family, and individual incomes are moderate, placing between the 36th and 49th percentiles. The most common weekly household income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, capturing 29.0% of the population (1,677 people), which is close to the regional rate of 29.9%. Approximately of income remains after housing costs are met.

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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Scone consisted of 84.7% separate houses and 15.2% alternative options like townhouses or apartments, compared to 82.6% separate houses and 17.4% alternative options in Regional NSW. Home ownership levels were lower than the regional average, sitting at 33.2%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 35.1% and rentals comprising 31.7% of dwellings. The median monthly mortgage payment was $1,603 and the median weekly rent was $290, which are lower than the Regional NSW figures of $1,733 and $330. On a national level, these costs are also below the Australian median mortgage payment of $1,863 and the median weekly rent of $375.

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Families make up 67.4% of the local households, consisting of couples with children at 28.1%, couples without children at 27.4%, and single parents at 11.0%. The remaining 32.6% are non-family households, which include single person households at 29.1% and shared homes at 3.3%. The median household size is 2.4 residents, matching the Regional NSW average.

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Tertiary educational attainment in the community is relatively low, with university graduation rates at 16.0% compared to the state benchmark of 32.2%. Among those with higher education, bachelor degrees are held by 12.1%, postgraduate degrees by 2.5%, and graduate diplomas by 1.4%. Practical and trade qualifications are more common, with 40.4% of citizens aged 15+ holding vocational credentials, including 9.0% with advanced diplomas and 31.4% with certificates.

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Public transport options in Scone consist of 129 stops covering train and bus services. These stops accommodate 23 routes, providing 871 weekly passenger journeys. Accessibility is high, with an average distance of 167 meters to the nearest transit point. Private vehicles are the primary mode of travel, used by 93% of commuters, while 4% walk to work. Average vehicle ownership is 1.4 cars per household. A low proportion of the workforce, 9.5%, worked from home according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by pandemic restrictions.

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Local health statistics indicate notable challenges based on mortality and chronic illness rates across different age cohorts, while private health insurance enrollment is high, covering approximately 65% of residents (3,763 people). This compares to 51.9% in Regional NSW and a national average of 55.7%.

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The locality displays low levels of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 87.8% of the community, 87.7% of residents born in Australia, and 92.8% speaking only English at home. The predominant religious affiliation is Christianity, practiced by 65.5% of residents, compared to 55.9% in Regional NSW.

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The median age of residents is 39 years, which is lower than the Regional NSW average of 43 and close to the Australian median of 38 years. Compared to the wider region, there is a higher share of people aged 35 - 44 (15.0%) and a smaller share aged 55 - 64 (10.6%). Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 cohort grew from 12.9% to 15.0% of the population, and the 65 to 74 group rose from 9.6% to 11.3%. Meanwhile, the 45 to 54 group fell from 12.1% to 10.4%, and the 5 to 14 cohort declined from to . Projections to indicate that the population aged to will rise by ( people), growing from to . Residents aged and older are expected to make up of the total growth, while the to and to cohorts are projected to shrink.

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Scone currently has an estimated 352 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 209 children aged 0-2 and 139 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 12% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 5% by 2041 (to approximately 368 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 588. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.8 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the top 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.