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Scotts Creek

109 km²

Deep in the Upper Hunter Shire, Scotts Creek is a sparsely populated rural area with just 25 residents. It is a notably older community, where over half of the population are seniors and the typical resident is 47. This small settlement is almost entirely composed of Australian-born citizens, creating a quiet enclave that feels distinct from the broader state trends of New South Wales.

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The area is far older than most, with a typical age of 47 and 52% of residents aged 65 and over. This high proportion of seniors is consistent with a very low number of children, who make up only 12% of the population.

Residents are overwhelmingly born in Australia, with 88% born here and no one born overseas. Most people identify with Australian, English, or Irish ancestry.

English is the only language spoken at home, which is far below the state and national figures for linguistic diversity.

Christianity is the primary faith for 64% of the community, while no one reported having no religion, a figure far below the national average.

Schooling levels are much lower than most areas, with only 33.3% of residents completing Year 12. There are no schools within 3 km of the area.

Weekly personal incomes are well below the national figure at $575, though typical family incomes are a little above the state average at $2,624.

The community is in relatively good health, with 24% reporting a long-term health condition—a little below the state average—and no one requiring help with daily activities.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.

Household sizes are typical for the region, with an average of 2.4 people per home.

Weekly rents are far below the national figure at $200, though typical monthly home-loan payments are well above the Australian average at $2,513.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, making it entirely dependent on private vehicles.

About 33.3% of residents have moved house in the last five years, which is well below the national figure.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 44%, ahead of Mining (0%).

The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no shops, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

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