Queensland location profile
Scottville QLD 4804
Scottville is a small rural-mining township in the Whitsunday Region of North Queensland, adjacent to Collinsville (postcode 4804). It offers quiet, affordable living with day-to-day services in nearby Collinsville and broader retail, health and education options in Bowen and Proserpine.
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Why families consider Scottville
Predominantly a working community tied to the Bowen Basin coal industry, with a mix of families, tradespeople and long-term locals. Lifestyle is relaxed and practical, with strong ties to outdoor pursuits and community events centered on nearby Collinsville.
Amenities & services
- Local shops and supermarket in nearby Collinsville
- Collinsville Multipurpose Health Service (hospital/clinic)
- Pharmacy and post office (Collinsville)
- Pubs, cafes and takeaway venues (Collinsville)
- Service stations and mechanical services
- Collinsville Library (Whitsunday Regional Council), Collinsville
- Bowen Library (Whitsunday Regional Council), Bowen
Transport & connectivity
- No local passenger rail; nearest station at Bowen (North Coast line)
- Regional bus services linking Collinsville with Bowen/Proserpine (limited schedules)
- Bowen Developmental Road (State Route 77)
- Collinsville–Scottville Road and local connectors
Lifestyle & recreation
- Collinsville Golf Club
- Collinsville Showgrounds and community events
- Local sports ovals and courts
- Bowen River area for camping, fishing and 4WD touring
- Lions Park (Collinsville)
- Collinsville Showgrounds
- Collinsville Golf Course greens
- Riverside recreation spots along Bowen River
Education context
Limited local options; childcare and kindergarten available in Collinsville, with broader long day care and family day care services in Bowen and Proserpine.
- James Cook University, Townsville (Douglas and City campuses)
- CQUniversity, Townsville City campus
- CQUniversity, Mackay (Ooralea) campus