SuburbCheck

Scottsdale

TAS 7260 · Dorset

2,408 (2021)2,438 est. (2025) · Declining

33
Overall score

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

2,408
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
Data not available
Safety score
14
Transport score

Scottsdale is a declining suburb in Dorset, TAS 7260, about 191km from Hobart CBD. Recent property sales in Scottsdale are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 2 schools, a transport score of 14/100, and is about 20km inland. Scottsdale has an overall score of 33/100, based on transport, liveability and education. Suburb-level crime data isn't available for a safety score here.

191.0 km
To Hobart CBD
19.5 km
To coast
Data not available
Median rent (house)

Demographics

2,408
Population
47
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$965
vs NSW median-47.8%
Bachelor degree or higher14.6%
Born in Australia85.1%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse922 / 4 / 59

Top countries of birth: England (2.28%), New Zealand (0.75%), Philippines (0.58%), Germany (0.46%), Netherlands (0.46%)

Top languages: Mandarin (0.37%), Nepali (0.33%), Tagalog (0.29%), Cantonese (0.21%), Sinhal (0.21%)

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.

Schools

7

Few schools nearby

Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.

2
Within 10km2 in suburb
2
Govt (suburb)
0
Catholic (suburb)
0
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 930 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • Scottsdale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 946
  • Scottsdale High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 913

Source: ACARA 2023

Transport

14
5Bus
CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Liveability

24.0°C
Summer max
12.6°C
Winter max
660mm
Rainfall/yr
6h
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
77 in suburbCafes/Rest.
55 in suburbParks
66 in suburbPlaygrounds
22 in suburbPools
22 in suburbGyms
0Dog parks
00 in suburbGPs
00 in suburbPharmacies
00 in suburbChildcare
00 in suburbLibraries
1313 in suburbSports fields
11 in suburbVets
Nearest beachData not available
Nearest hospitalLaunceston General Hospital (44.2 km)
Nearest vet1.2 km
Nearest airportLaunceston (48.9 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap

Fitness

36

Limited facilities

Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.

2
Gyms
2
Leisure centres
1
Public pools
13
Sports fields

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

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

20

Limited outdoor options

Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.

5
Parks
0
Nature reserves
1
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

35

Limited cultural access

Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.

0
Theatres
0
Cinemas
1
Museums
0
Galleries
0
Libraries
0
Arts centres
2
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

69

Solid scene

Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.

3
Licensed venues (within 2km)
1.25
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

Childcare

14

Childcare desert

Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.

1
Long Day Care
1
OSHC
Total services1
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 1 rated
Services per 1,000 residents0.42

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register

Population & Growth

Declining
Annual growth rate0.31%
Projected population 20412,279
Projected households 2041Data not available

Source: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI

Nearby suburbs in Dorset

Compare Scottsdale with another suburb

Compare two suburbs

Scottsdale

Frequently asked questions about Scottsdale

How far is Scottsdale from Hobart CBD?

Scottsdale is about 191.0 km from Hobart CBD.

What schools are in Scottsdale?

Scottsdale has 2 schools, with an average ICSEA of 930 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Scottsdale?

Scottsdale has a transport score of 14/100 and 5 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.