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Scamander

TAS 7215 · Break O'Day

803 (2021)838 est. (2025) · Stable

34
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

803
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
17
Transport score

Scamander is a stable suburb in Break O'Day, TAS 7215, about 175km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Scamander are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has no schools recorded, a transport score of 17/100, and is right by the coast. Scamander has an overall score of 34/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

175.1 km
To Hobart CBD
1.5 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)

Demographics

803
Population
51
Median age
2.1
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$910
vs NSW median-50.8%
Bachelor degree or higher18.8%
Born in Australia82.2%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse311 / 13 / 0

Top countries of birth: England (4.36%), New Zealand (1.74%), Canada (0.75%), Scotland (0.75%), Netherlands (0.37%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

Residential

Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.

Transport

17
4Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

22.5°C
Summer max
14.0°C
Winter max
760mm
Rainfall/yr
6.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

11 in suburbSupermarkets
11 in suburbCafes/Rest.
11 in suburbParks
11 in suburbPlaygrounds
22 in suburbPools
00 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
11 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
88 in suburbSports fields
0Vets
Nearest beachWrinklers Beach (2.3 km)
Nearest hospitalSt Marys Community Health Centre (13.6 km)
Nearest vet70.8 km
Nearest airportLaunceston (86.6 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

45

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

0
Gyms
0
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
8
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

67

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

1
Parks
6
Nature reserves
0
Bike paths
0
Hiking trails
0
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
1
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

0

No data

No cultural venues matched to this suburb.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
0
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
0
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

0

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

0
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.00
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Population & Growth

Stable
Annual growth rate1.07%
Projected population 2041881
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

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Frequently asked questions about Scamander

How far is Scamander from Hobart CBD?

Scamander is about 175.1 km from Hobart CBD.

What schools are in Scamander?

Scamander has 0 schools. Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Scamander?

Scamander has a transport score of 17/100 and 4 bus stops.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.