Scott River
WA 6288 • Western Australia
About Scott River
Scott River is a rural locality covering 135.9 square kilometres located in Western Australia approximately 20 kilometres from Augusta and around 330 kilometres from Perth. With a population of just 46 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, Scott River is one of the smaller rural localities in the region, characterised by open farmland and sparse settlement. The locality's locality classification reflects its largely agricultural or natural land use, with properties typically comprising broad-acre farms, grazing land, or bushland holdings.
As a rural locality in Western Australia, Scott River is part of an agricultural landscape typical of this part of the state, supporting farming and grazing activities. Residents depend on Augusta for access to schools, shops, medical care, and community life. The wide open spaces and close-knit farming community are among the defining attributes of living in this part of Western Australia.
Scott River falls under postcode 6288 and is governed by the Augusta Margaret River Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Forrest, while state elections fall under the Warren-Blackwood (South West) electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 6288
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 6288 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 6288; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No scheduled services — Augusta Approx 15 min by car
Commute to Perth
🛣️ Car is essential; nearest town is Augusta approximately 20 km away
A car is essential for all errands; no footpaths or local shops exist in this rural locality
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bussell Highway