Scottsdale, TAS 7260 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Scottsdale is a suburb of Tasmania, postcode 7260, home to 2,408 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Launceston local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 192 km from the Hobart CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$210 /wk
Population2,408
Median age47
Area50.1 km²
To CBD192 km
LGADorset

Demographics

Population
2,408
Median age
47 years
Median household income
$965 /week
Median personal income
$543 /week
Median family income
$1,317 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Dorset
Statistical region (SA4)
Launceston and North East
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Bass
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$210 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,018
Rent share of household income
22%

Schools

  • Scottsdale Primary School Primary · Government
  • Scottsdale High School Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 4 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 5 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Scottsdale, Victoria St after King St bus · 95 m
  • Scottsdale High School, George St bus · 697 m
  • George St opp Scottsdale High School bus · 702 m
  • Scottsdale, 28 William St bus · 708 m
  • Scottsdale, William St at Golconda Rd bus · 1091 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 7 cafés
  • 4 restaurants
  • 5 pubs and bars
  • 9 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 2 supermarkets
  • 11 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (24.7°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (12.7°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 680 mm
  • Reference station: Launceston Airport, 43.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 84.0% of the 1,464 resolvable premises in Scottsdale. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 84.0%
  • Fixed Wireless: 15.9%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 271 across the Dorset LGA in the year to Mar 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 150 other offences, 77 violent offences, 9 break-ins.

Figures cover the whole Dorset — suburb-level data is not published for TAS.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Scottsdale?

Scottsdale (TAS 7260) had 2,408 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Dorset local government area.

What is the median rent in Scottsdale?

The median advertised rent in Scottsdale is $210/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Scottsdale?

Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Scottsdale covering government sectors. Nearest include: Scottsdale Primary School (0.7 km), Scottsdale High School (0.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Scottsdale?

Scottsdale is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (84% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Scottsdale?

Across Dorset LGA, 271 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Mar 2026. The most common offence categories were other (150), violent (77), break-ins (9). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Scottsdale?

In Scottsdale, mean daily temperatures range from 7.4°C to 18.7°C and annual rainfall is 680 mm measured at the Launceston Airport weather station (43.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Scottsdale?

5 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Scottsdale centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 4 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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