Scone
NSW 2337 • Rest of NSW
About Scone
Scone is a rural township in the Upper Hunter Valley of New South Wales, situated approximately 240 kilometres north-west of Sydney within the Upper Hunter Shire council area. With a population of 5,824 and a median age of 39, the town serves as the commercial and service hub for the surrounding agricultural region. The suburb spans a substantial 109 square kilometres at an elevation of around 199 metres, with housing predominantly consisting of detached homes suited to a relaxed country lifestyle.
Widely recognised as the horse capital of Australia, Scone is surrounded by world-class thoroughbred studs and equine facilities that define the Upper Hunter Valley. The town centre caters to daily needs with Coles and Woolworths supermarkets, local schools, and a range of community services. Families and long-established residents make up much of the community, with a strong Anglo-Celtic heritage and a notable Indigenous population contributing to the town's identity. The scenic Hunter Valley countryside makes it appealing to both long-term residents and those seeking a genuine rural lifestyle.
Scone falls under postcode 2337 and is governed by Upper Hunter Shire Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Upper Hunter electorate.
Location
Supermarkets Nearby
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ColesKelly Street Scone 2337 NSW -
Woolworths35 Main Street Scone 2337 NSW
Schools
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Belltrees Public School ICSEA 92702 6546 1148 62 Belltrees Road
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Ellerston Public School ICSEA 9356546 5157 School Road
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60 Kingdon St
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Scone High School ICSEA 8946545 1455 Gundy Rd
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Scone Public School ICSEA 9436545 1049 Liverpool St
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12 Short Street
Heritage-Listed Places
There are 6 heritage-listed places in or near Scone, listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Scone by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Scone Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Scone" under Suburb
Housing 2021 Census
90 state housing + 31 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. England 107
- 2. China 104
- 3. New Zealand 76
- 4. Philippines 65
- 5. Ireland 29
- 6. South Africa 24
- 7. Brazil 17
- 8. India 17
- 9. Germany 14
- 10. Malaysia 13
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)