Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Scone

119 km²

Scone is characterised by somewhat fewer graduates than the norm, a slightly smaller population than usual and household incomes a little below the norm.

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📍 Scone, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population6,035▲ +2.6%since 2011 Median age39 yrs▲ +5.4%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population6.8%People aged 65 and over19.6%Children under 1519.8%People in a de facto relationship14.3%▲ +23.1%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In Scone, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 26%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (24%) and Children (0–14) (20%).

Young adults (25–44)26.2%

Older adults (45–64)23.9%

Children (0–14)19.8%

Seniors (65+)19.6%

Youth (15–24)10.5%

Marital status

In Scone, the largest group is Married at 46%, followed by Never married (34%) and Divorced (9%).

Married46%
Never married34%
Divorced9%
Widowed7%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In Scone, the largest group is Australia at 92%, followed by England (2%) and China (2%).

Australia83.2%

England1.9%

China1.7%

New Zealand1.3%

Philippines1.1%

South Africa0.4%

India0.3%

Nepal0.1%

Italy0.1%

Ancestry

In Scone, the largest group is Australian at 36%, followed by English (36%) and Irish (10%).

Australian43.5%

English43.0%

Irish11.6%

Scottish10.6%

German3.8%

Chinese2.4%

Italian1.7%

Filipino1.3%

Dutch1.0%

Indian0.4%

Language

People using another language at home6.6%

Language used at home

In Scone, the largest group is English only at 97%, followed by Mandarin (2%) and Cantonese (0%).

English only87.7%

Mandarin1.6%

Cantonese0.3%

Tagalog0.3%

Italian0.1%

Arabic0.1%

Greek0.0%

Hindi0.0%

Religion

People with no religion30.5%

Religious affiliation

In Scone, the largest group is Christianity at 65%, followed by No religion (33%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity65%
No religion33%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism1%
Other religions0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1241.4%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher13.3%

Highest year of school

In Scone, the largest group is Year 12 at 45%, followed by Year 10 (33%) and Year 9 or below (15%).

Year 1241.4%

Year 1030.2%

Year 9 or below13.4%

Year 117.2%

Highest qualification level

In Scone, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 51%, followed by Bachelor degree (22%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (17%).

Certificate III / IV40.5%

Bachelor degree17.7%

Advanced diploma / diploma13.5%

Postgraduate degree3.7%

Certificate I / II2.2%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.0%

Field of qualification

In Scone, the largest group is Engineering & related at 24%, followed by Management & commerce (18%) and Health (14%).

Engineering & related19.7%

Management & commerce14.7%

Health11.7%

Education9.6%

Society & culture7.1%

Architecture & building5.9%

Agriculture & environment5.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services5.4%

Creative arts1.8%

Natural & physical sciences1.2%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$805▲ +37.8%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,526▲ +34.0%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,061▲ +31.9%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week12.5%Households earning $3,000+ a week19.5%

Household income distribution

In Scone, the largest group is $650–$1,499 at 30%, followed by $1,500–$2,999 (29%) and Under $650 (20%).

$650–$1,49927.0%

$1,500–$2,99926.9%

Under $65018.1%

$3,000–$3,99910.5%

$4,000 or more9.0%

Personal income distribution

In Scone, the largest group is Under $650 at 41%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (19%).

Under $65037.8%

$650–$1,49932.4%

$1,500–$2,99917.6%

$3,000 or more3.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.9%People with a mental health condition8.4%People needing help with daily activities6.2%

Number of long-term health conditions

In Scone, the largest group is None at 67%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (7%).

None61.6%

One condition19.9%

Two conditions6.4%

Three or more3.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Scone, the largest group is Arthritis at 18%, followed by Asthma (18%) and Mental health (17%).

Arthritis9.3%

Asthma9.2%

Mental health8.4%

Other condition7.2%

Diabetes4.9%

Heart disease4.4%

Cancer3.3%

Lung condition2.0%

Dementia1.2%

Stroke1.1%

Community Participation

Volunteers14.1%People providing unpaid care10.9%People caring for children unpaid27.0%People who served in the Defence Force2.8%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework21.0%

Family & Households

Average household size2.4▼ -4.0%since 2011 One-parent families13.8%People living alone28.8%▲ +3.9%since 2011

Family composition

In Scone, the largest group is Couples with children at 56%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (14%).

Couples with children56%
Couples without children29%
One-parent families14%
Other families1%

Household size

In Scone, the largest group is 2 people at 35%, followed by 1 person (29%) and 3 people (14%).

2 people34.7%

1 person28.8%

3 people14.3%

4 people13.0%

5 people6.8%

6 or more2.3%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$290▲ +45.0%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,625▼ -7.6%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.70▼ -36.4%since 2011 Households renting29.8%Homes owned outright32.1%Separate (detached) houses85.0%Homes with three or more bedrooms80.6%▲ +3.4%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In Scone, the largest group is Owned with a mortgage at 35%, followed by Owned outright (33%) and Rented (30%).

Owned with a mortgage35%
Owned outright33%
Rented30%
Other tenure3%

Types of homes

In Scone, the largest group is Separate house at 85%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (13%) and Flat or apartment (1%).

Separate house85%
Townhouse / semi-detached13%
Flat or apartment1%
Other dwelling0%

Bedrooms per home

In Scone, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 40%, followed by 4 bedrooms (33%) and 2 bedrooms (15%).

3 bedrooms39.8%

4 bedrooms33.1%

2 bedrooms14.6%

5 or more7.7%

1 bedroom3.6%

Weekly rent distribution

In Scone, the largest group is $200–$349 at 52%, followed by $350–$549 (29%) and Under $200 (18%).

$200–$34950.2%

$350–$54928.0%

Under $20017.3%

$550–$7491.1%

$750 or more0.4%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In Scone, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 44%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (30%) and Under $1,000 (16%).

$1,000–$1,79941.8%

$1,800–$2,99928.7%

Under $1,00014.9%

$3,000 or more9.7%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle5.6%▼ -33.8%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In Scone, the largest group is 2 vehicles at 39%, followed by 1 vehicle (36%) and 3 vehicles (13%).

2 vehicles39.1%

1 vehicle36.4%

3 vehicles12.9%

4 or more6.3%

No vehicle5.6%

How people get to work

In Scone, the largest group is Car (driver) at 78%, followed by Worked at home (10%) and Car (passenger) (7%).

Car (driver)67.3%

Worked at home8.8%

Car (passenger)5.7%

Walked3.3%

Bicycle1.0%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years41.4%Recent arrivals from overseas36.1%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate3.1%Labour-force participation62.2%Employed full-time65.8%

Industries people work in

In Scone, the largest group is Mining at 13%, followed by Health care & social assistance (10%) and Manufacturing (10%).

Mining12.1%

Health care & social assistance9.9%

Manufacturing9.7%

Agriculture, forestry & fishing8.4%

Education & training8.4%

Retail trade7.7%

Construction6.7%

Accommodation & food5.7%

Public administration & safety4.9%

Professional & technical4.5%

Occupations people work in

In Scone, the largest group is Labourers at 18%, followed by Technicians & trades (17%) and Professionals (15%).

Labourers17.9%

Technicians & trades17.1%

Professionals14.5%

Machinery operators & drivers12.2%

Community & personal service10.6%

Managers10.6%

Clerical & administrative8.8%

Sales workers6.7%

Areas within Scone

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Nearby areas

Muswellbrook Scone Surrounds Quirindi Singleton Muswellbrook Surrounds Singleton Surrounds Branxton - Greta - Pokolbin Dungog

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