Scotts Head, Australia
New South Wales · Australia
Scotts Head is a small town in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 986. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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People
Climate
| Population | 986 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | -30.7477°, 152.9961° |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
| Country | 🇦🇺 Australia |
| State / Province | New South Wales |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 34.8 inches (884 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Scotts Head
Scotts Head is a small town in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 986. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.
Climate in Scotts Head
Scotts Head has an average annual temperature of 20°C (68°F). The hottest month is Jan (24°C), the coldest is Jul (15.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 1403 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above Australia avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 56°F (13°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 728.1 sq mi (1,885.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.7477°S, 152.9961°E |
| Timezone | Australia/Sydney |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 6.7 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in |
Scotts Head has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 56°F in July to 74°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (8.0") and August the driest (1.7").
Schools in Scotts Head
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotts Head Public School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Scotts Head
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2BBB Bellingen | - | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Scotts Head
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boatman's Cottage Maritime Museum | ||||
| Bowraville Folk Museum | ||||
| Frank Partridge Millitary Museum | ||||
| The Headland Historical Museum | ||||
| Trial Bay Gaol |
Libraries in Scotts Head
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macksville Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nambucca Library | 0.0 | |||||
| South West Rocks Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Stuarts Point Branch Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Scotts Head
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nambucca Valley Farmers Markets |
Restaurants in Scotts Head
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Scotts Head
3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Scotts Head
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Scotts Head
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour Airport | CFS | Medium Airport |
| Kempsey Airport | KPS | Medium Airport |
| Port Macquarie Airport | PQQ | Medium Airport |
| Bald Hills Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dexfield Park | - | Small Airport |
| Nambucca Heads Airport | NBH | Small Airport |
| South West Rocks Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Australia
25 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Scotts Head?
Scotts Head has a population of 986 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 728.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Scotts Head?
Scotts Head enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 34.8 inches.
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