Scottsdale
TAS 7260 · Dorset
2,408 (2021) → 2,438 est. (2025) · Declining
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
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.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 7260 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
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
Crime data isn't published at the suburb level for TAS suburbs, so we don't show a residential safety score here.
Schools
Few schools nearby
Very few schools in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for school.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 930 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Scottsdale Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 939
- Scottsdale High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 908
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Limited outdoor options
Below average — fewer parks and green spaces close by.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for TAS. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
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Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Childcare desert
Very limited childcare services in and around this suburb — families may face significant travel for childcare.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
DecliningSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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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 924 (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.