Scottville
QLD 4804 • Queensland
About Scottville
Scottville is a small rural locality in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, located adjacent to the coal mining town of Collinsville in the Bowen Basin, approximately 90 kilometres north-west of Bowen and around 290 kilometres south-west of Mackay. With a population of 279 residents across 8.92 square kilometres, Scottville was established as a company township by Bowen Consolidated Coal Mines Limited and retains strong historical ties to the region's coal mining heritage. The Whitsunday Regional Council administers the area from its headquarters in Proserpine.
Scottville's most notable landmark is the heritage-listed Bowen Consolidated Coal Mine No.1 site, considered one of the most intact mine sites of its type in Queensland and a significant drawcard for heritage tourism. Collinsville township, directly adjacent, provides residents with access to primary and secondary schools, a hospital, local shops, and community services. A railway line constructed in 1983 links the area to the Abbot Point coal export terminal north of Bowen. Life in Scottville suits those connected to the mining and agricultural industries of Central Queensland, with a median household income of approximately $52,365.
Scottville falls under postcode 4804 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Burdekin electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Mackay CBD
🛣️ Access via the Peak Downs Highway and Bowen Development Road; Bowen (~90km east) is the nearest major town; no public transport
Rural locality where a car is essential; basic services available in adjacent Collinsville but all major errands require driving
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Walker Street
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Devlin Street
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25 Blake Street
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Eleventh Avenue