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Scone, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Scone is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 5,613. Elevation: 709 ft (216 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.1 /5.0
B Good
5,613 Population 1/sq mi density
709 ft Elevation 216 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
27.1 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$27,108 Median Income
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$27,108 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$163,400 home value, $817/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population5,613
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density1/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,108
Per Capita$27,108
Unemployment3.1%

Housing

B
Home Value$163,400
Rent$817
Ownership68.2%
Housing Units2,245

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain27.1 in/yr
Sunny Days287/yr
Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Population5,613
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Coordinates-32.0501°, 150.8689°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Annual Precipitation27.1 inches (687 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$27,108
Median Age39.0 years

About Scone

Scone is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 5,613. The city sits at an elevation of 709 feet (216 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 50°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.1 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Scone has a population of 5,613 with a density of 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,064.8 square miles. The median age is 39.0 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9.

Population

5,613
Total Population
1
People / sq mi
39.0yrs
Median Age
0% below Australia avg
4,064.8mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Scone vs Australia Average

The median household income in Scone is $27,108, which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,108 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $521, 64% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 533 business establishments.

Income: Scone vs Australia

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$27,108
64% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,108
Avg Weekly Wage$521

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)533

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Scone is $163,400, 42% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $817 (30% below the national average of $1,163). 68.2% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,245 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$163,400
42% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$817
30% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership68.2%
Owner-Occupied68.2%
Renter-Occupied31.8%
Housing Units2,245

Property Tax

Climate in Scone

Scone has an average annual temperature of 17.5°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.9°C), the coldest is Jul (10.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 590 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.9°C / 77°F 17.4° / 32.4° 59.2
Feb 24°C / 75°F 16.7° / 31.2° 66.7
Mar 21.4°C / 71°F 14.5° / 28.3° 47.4
Apr 17.4°C / 63°F 10.2° / 24.7° 31.4
May 13.4°C / 56°F 6.4° / 20.5° 35.5
Jun 10.9°C / 52°F 4.8° / 17° 37.8
Jul 10.1°C / 50°F 3.3° / 16.9° 39.5
Aug 11.4°C / 53°F 3.8° / 19° 33.2
Sep 14.6°C / 58°F 6.8° / 22.4° 38.8
Oct 17.8°C / 64°F 9.7° / 25.8° 47.3
Nov 20.9°C / 70°F 13.1° / 28.7° 69.8
Dec 23.2°C / 74°F 15.5° / 30.9° 83.8
Scone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 50°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 287 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 709 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 50°F Jul (10°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average50°F (10°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation709 ft (216 m)
Area4,064.8 sq mi (10,527.9 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates-32.0501°N, 150.8689°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.74"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M5.1 on Apr 22, 2025.

Aug 6, 1994 9 km WSW of Ellalong, Australia M5.3 106 km
Apr 22, 2025 18 km SW of Singleton, Australia M5.1 74 km
Aug 23, 2024 7 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.8 36 km
Aug 24, 2024 8 km NE of Denman, Australia M4.5 33 km
Sep 6, 2024 New South Wales, Australia M4.4 34 km
Jun 8, 2012 23 km ESE of Blair Athol, Australia M4.0 150 km
May 2, 2020 11 km ENE of Denman, Australia M4.0 34 km
Mar 1, 2025 12 km N of Denman, Australia M3.3 31 km
Mar 11, 2010 8 km NE of Hawks Nest, Australia M3.3 145 km
Feb 23, 1990 49 km S of Denman, Australia M3.0 89 km
Jul 2, 2006 9 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.8 33 km
May 15, 2004 23 km ENE of Dungog, Australia M2.8 108 km
Jan 14, 2025 13 km ESE of Denman, Australia M2.7 40 km
Aug 26, 2024 12 km SSW of Muswellbrook, Australia M2.7 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
February 74°F (23°C) 2.7 in
March 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.1 in
June 52°F (11°C) 1.7 in
July 50°F (10°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 53°F (11°C) 1.5 in Driest
September 58°F (14°C) 1.9 in
October 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
November 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.8 in

Scone has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 50°F in July to 75°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Scone

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Scone High School - - - -
Scone Public School - - - -
St Mary's Primary School - - - -
Scone Grammar School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Scone

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Scone

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Scone Historical Museum

Libraries in Scone

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aberdeen Library0.0
Muswellbrook Library0.0
Scone Library0.0

Hotels in Scone

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Airlie House Motor Inn
Royal Hotel Motel
The Gable Inn

Restaurants in Scone

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Colonial Motor Lodge Restaurant and Bar
The Cottage Scone

Cafes in Scone

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Asser House Cafe
Made in Scone
Phoenix Cafe
The Common
The Cottage Cafe

Dentists in Scone

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Happy Tooth

Veterinaries in Scone

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Scone Equine Hospital
Scone Equine Hospital

Train Stations in Scone

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Scone Station

Gas Stations in Scone

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AU #790618242
BP
BP
EG Ampol
Liberty

Airports Near Scone

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Blackville Airport-Small Airport
Cessnock AirportCESSmall Airport
Denman Farm Strip-Small Airport
Dochra Airfield-Small Airport
Elderslie Airport-Small Airport
Luskintyre Airfield-Small Airport
Maitland AirportMTLSmall Airport
Middlebrook Station Scone Airstrip-Small Airport
Mount Sandon Airport-Small Airport
Quirindi AirportUIRSmall Airport
Scone AirportNSOSmall Airport
Singleton AirportSIXSmall Airport
Singleton Military Area airstrip-Small Airport
Strowan-Small Airport
Wallabadah Airport-Small Airport
Warkworth Airport-Small Airport
Woolomin Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Scone

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Scone Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Scone

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St Andrew's Uniting Church
St Andrews
St Lukes

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scone

What is the population of Scone?

Scone has a population of 5,613 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 4,064.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 39.0 years.

Is Scone expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,108, 64% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $163,400 (42% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $817 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Scone?

Scone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 50°F in July. The area receives 287 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 27.1 inches.

How is the job market in Scone?

Scone has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $521. There are 533 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Scone?

The median home value in Scone is $163,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $817. The homeownership rate is 68.2%.

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