Šćrbinec is located in the City of Zlatar, in Krapina-Zagorje County at an elevation of 212 meters above sea level and it covers the area of 1.87 km² (0.72 sq. miles). According to the 2011 census report, there were only 11 inhabitants. It is entirely populated by Croats. Nearby places: Gornja Batina, Znož, Donja Batina, Petruševec, Repno, Vižanovec, Belec, Borkovec, Ratkovec and Završje Belečko.