Scotts Head, New South Wales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Scotts HeadNew South Wales |
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Scotts Head beach looking north
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 Scotts Head
Location in New South Wales
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| Population | 986 (2021 census) |
| Postcode(s) | 2447 |
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| LGA(s) | Nambucca Valley Council |
| Region | Mid North Coast |
| County | Raleigh |
| Parish | Congarinni |
| State electorate(s) | Oxley |
| Federal Division(s) | Cowper |
Scotts Head is a lovely coastal village in New South Wales, Australia. It's part of the Nambucca Valley area, located on the beautiful Mid North Coast. This village sits right by the Pacific Ocean, about 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the main Pacific Highway. It's also about 480 kilometers (298 miles) north of Sydney. The village stretches along the coast, from near the mouth of the Nambucca River down to the main town area.
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A Glimpse into Scotts Head's Past
The land around Scotts Head was originally home to the Gumbaynggirr people. They lived here for thousands of years. The village itself is named after William Scott, who was the first European settler in this area. In 2021, about 986 people called Scotts Head home.
Life in Scotts Head Today
Scotts Head has everything you need for a relaxed lifestyle. There's a shopping complex called Scotts Head Central. You can find a bakery for fresh bread, a butchery, and a bottle shop. There's also a local fish shop and a cozy coffee shop. If you're looking to buy or sell a home, there's a real estate agent too.
For visitors, a caravan park with cabins is located right along the main beach. This makes it easy to enjoy the sun and sand!
Fun and Learning in Scotts Head
Scotts Head offers great ways to stay active and have fun. The village has a surf-lifesaving club, which helps keep swimmers safe. There's also a bowling club where you can enjoy a game with friends or family.
The village has a small public school with about 110 students. In 2010, something very special happened here. Scotts Head opened the first and only school in Australia that teaches both English and Indonesian as a bilingual program. This is a unique way for students to learn two languages at once!
Exploring Scotts Head's Beaches
Scotts Head is a very popular spot for surfers. This is because of the way the land sticks out into the ocean in three different directions. This creates great waves! Surfers can choose between two main beaches: Little or Back beach, and the main beach that stretches towards the Nambucca River. Scotts Head is especially known for its "right-handed" surf breaks, which means the waves break from right to left as you look at the shore.
Sometimes, you might even spot turtles swimming near the coast. Scotts Head is also along the path that whales take when they migrate. This means you might see these amazing creatures swimming offshore during certain times of the year!
The beaches were important to the local Aboriginal tribe long ago. They found lots of fish here and had access to fresh water from two natural pools near the main headland, which locals call "the point."
Wildlife in Scotts Head
Scotts Head is home to many different kinds of reptiles. You can find various types of lizards here. During the summer breeding season, you might see some snakes, like brown snakes and red-bellied black snakes, moving through open areas and parks near the beaches. It's always important to be careful and observe wildlife from a safe distance.
Local Media Connections
Scotts Head is connected to the wider world through various media.
Radio Stations
- Triple M (2CS-FM 106.3 and 2MC-FM 106.7)
- hit (105.5 & 105.1)
- Triple J (91.5 & 96.3)
- 2NVR FM (105.9)
2NVR 105.9FM is a local community radio station for the Nambucca Valley. It focuses on news and events for places like Macksville, Bowraville, Scotts Head, and Nambucca Heads.
Newspapers
- Midcoast Observer
- Hibiscus Happynings
- Guardian News
Television
- ABC
- ABC2
- SBS
- SBS News
- Prime Coffs Harbour (Seven)
- WIN (Ten)
- NBN (Nine)
Images for kids
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Scotts Head Beach in the early morning.
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Looking down the beach towards the headland.
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main beach headland
