Scone
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Scone, NSW 2337.
About Scone
Welcome to Scone
Scone sits in the Upper Hunter Valley of New South Wales, around 270 kilometres north of Sydney and roughly 50 kilometres north of Muswellbrook, in the heart of thoroughbred breeding country. Known as the "Horse Capital of Australia", the town anchors a farming and equine district where sweeping paddocks, studs and the Liverpool Range foothills frame everyday life.
With a population of 5,824 and a median age of 39, Scone functions as a genuine service town rather than a satellite of anywhere bigger. It suits families wanting space and a slower pace, horse and agriculture industry workers, and buyers priced out of the coast who still want a proper main street, decent schools and a real sense of community.
Lifestyle & dining
Scone's main street, Kelly Street, carries most of the day-to-day life of the town, with cafes, pubs and independent shops that lean into the region's equine identity rather than trying to be something else. The Scone Cup and the annual Horse Festival are highlights on the local calendar, drawing visitors from across the Hunter and giving the town a stronger public profile than its size might suggest.
Life here revolves around the surrounding studs and farms as much as the town centre itself. Weekends tend to mean local sport, the Scone Race Club, and trips out to the vineyards and cellar doors that the wider Hunter Valley is famous for, all within comfortable driving distance.
Getting around
Scone sits directly on the New England Highway, making Muswellbrook, Singleton and the broader Upper Hunter easily reachable by car, while Newcastle and the coast are a manageable drive for those who need to get there regularly. The town is also served by a NSW TrainLink rail service on the Main North line, connecting Scone to Newcastle and on to Sydney for those without a car or who prefer not to drive the highway.
Within the town itself, most amenities, schools and shops are close enough together that daily errands don't require much travel, which is part of the appeal for families and retirees alike.
Schools & families
Education options are a real strength for a town this size. Scone Public School and Scone High School cover the public system from primary through to senior years, while Scone Grammar School offers an independent alternative, giving local families genuine choice without needing to travel elsewhere.
Combined with the town's community sporting clubs, agricultural shows and youth programs tied to the horse industry, Scone offers a fairly complete family environment, which helps explain a median age of 39 that sits below many larger regional towns.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Scone is dominated by standalone houses, which make up 87% of current listings, reflecting the town's low-density, family-oriented character. Land listings account for a further 7%, giving buyers scope to build, while apartments and units and acreage or rural blocks each sit at 2%, catering to smaller pockets of buyers wanting either a low-maintenance base in town or genuine rural land on the fringes.
Architecturally it's a mix of classic country weatherboard and brick homes on generous blocks, with newer builds appearing on the town's outskirts as it has grown to service the surrounding equine and agricultural industries.
The property market
The median house price in Scone currently sits at $582,000, having posted growth of 5.8% recently, a solid result for a regional town of its size and a sign that its combination of affordability and lifestyle continues to draw buyers out of the bigger Hunter centres and beyond. Median rent of $580 a week points to a market with reasonably firm rental demand relative to purchase prices, likely underpinned by workers connected to the studs, farms and mining-adjacent industries of the wider region.
For buyers, the appeal is straightforward: a genuine country lifestyle, established schools, and house prices that remain accessible compared with coastal and Sydney-fringe markets, all while sitting on a direct highway and rail link back toward Newcastle and Sydney.
Market snapshot
Scone property market
Median sale price
$582k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$580
per week
Gross rental yield
5.2%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$482k
Median
$582k
Premium
$732k
Days on market
28
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
53
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +11.6% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Scone by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Scone, NSW 2337.
Population
5,824
residents (2021)
Median age
39
years
Household income
$1,507
median, per week
Median rent
$290
per week
Median mortgage
$1,603
per month
Mortgage / income
25%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Scone
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Scone
$750k
15 Askin Close
Sold ~July 2026
$2.20m
13-17 Satur Road
Sold ~July 2026
$718k
44 Waverley Street
Sold ~July 2026
$1.13m
260 Mareeba Road
Sold ~July 2026
$555k
26 Coolibah Street
Sold ~July 2026
$525k
29 Barton Street
Sold ~July 2026
$520k
57 Aberdeen Street
Sold ~July 2026
$965k
31 Redbank Drive
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Common questions
Scone suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Scone?
The median house price in Scone, NSW is $582k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 5.8%.
How much is rent in Scone?
The median weekly rent in Scone is around $580 per week.
Is Scone a good place to live?
Scone is a town in the Upper Hunter Shire in the Hunter Region of New South Wales, Australia. Scone is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 5,824 and 3 schools in the area.
What is the population of Scone?
Scone has a population of 5,824 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 39.
What schools are in Scone?
There are 3 schools in or near Scone, including Scone Grammar School, Scone Public School and Scone High School.
How long do homes take to sell in Scone?
Properties in Scone take around 28 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Scone?
Entry-level properties in Scone start around $482k, while premium homes reach $732k.
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