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Humbug Scrub
AdelaideSouth Australia
Humbug Scrub is located in South Australia
Humbug Scrub
Humbug Scrub
Location in South Australia
Postcode(s) 5114
LGA(s)
  • City of Playford
  • Adelaide Hills Council
State electorate(s) Newland
Federal Division(s)
Suburbs around Humbug Scrub:
Yattalunga Williamstown
One Tree Hill Humbug Scrub Kersbrook
Sampson Flat Kersbrook

Humbug Scrub is a small place located north of Adelaide, in South Australia. It's managed by two local councils: the Adelaide Hills Council and the City of Playford. A big part of Humbug Scrub, about one-third, is home to the southern section of Para Wirra Conservation Park, which is a great place for nature lovers.

Who Lives in Humbug Scrub?

This section tells us about the people who live in Humbug Scrub. This information is called demographics. It helps us understand the community better.

How Many People Live Here?

In 2016, a group called the Australian Bureau of Statistics counted everyone living in Humbug Scrub. They found that 416 people lived there. Out of these, 215 were male and 198 were female.

Where Are People From?

Most of the people in Humbug Scrub were born in Australia. About 300 residents, which is 73.2%, were born here. Another 46 people, or 11.2%, were born in England.

What Are the Age Groups?

The average age of people living in Humbug Scrub is 51 years old.

  • Children aged 0 to 14 years make up 12.1% of the population.
  • People aged 65 years and older make up 21.9% of the population.

This shows that Humbug Scrub has a mix of different age groups, but a larger number of older residents compared to younger children.

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