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Rest of Tas. / North East
$406
Median rent / wk
Period ending Jun 2026
+5.2%
Rent growth / yr
Period ending Jun 2026
2,480
People
17 Jul 2026
+3.0%
Growth since 2021
Census
7
For sale now
indexed listings
Data sourcesABSDFFH Rental ReportACARARefreshed July 2026
ABS QuickStats SAL60592How we calculate this
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Suburb (SAL) analysis
This analysis uses Suburb (SAL) boundaries, which can differ from Statistical Areas (SA2) even when they share the same name. SAL 60592.
2,480
People
est. as @ 17 Jul 2026
2021 Census | 2,408 people
50.12 km²
Land area
49.5 /km²
Density
3.7%
Unemployment
14 /yr
Resi approvals
The suburb of Scottsdale is located 192 kilometers north from Hobart CBD, set within the scenic Scottsdale - Bridport region of Tasmania. Renowned for its coastal views, white-sand beaches, and farmland, the area offers a relaxed lifestyle with outdoor activities like walking trails, birdwatching, kayaking, swimming, and fishing. The suburb features a tight-knit community and is characterized by a high proportion of retirement-aged and older residents. Many of these elderly residents live in lone-person households, and the local population profile tends to show lower levels of educational attainment alongside lower quartile income levels. The area exhibits strong outright home ownership, affordable housing options, and an above-average number of children per family, alongside a low median household size and a notable manufacturing employment base. As of May 2026, the population of the suburb of Scottsdale is estimated at approximately 2,480 residents, representing minimal growth since the 2021 Census when a population of 2,408 was reported. This population estimate is based on Districts' analysis of annual SA2-level Estimated Resident Population counts and quarterly national address updates. Overall expansion patterns in the suburb of Scottsdale remain limited, reflecting the stable demographic character of the locality.
Estimated residents are up from 2,408 at the 2021 Census — a change of 72 people, or 3.0%.
Districts View
Data to 17 Jul 2026Infrastructure pipeline
8 major projects are tracked in and around Scottsdale, and infrastructure activity ranks in the 60th percentile nationally.
Employment outlook
Industry-weighted employment growth of 5.1% is forecast over the next five years based on the local industry mix.
Below-average resident incomes
Scottsdale ranks in the 3rd percentile nationally for income (score 0.3/10).
Lower household incomes can constrain rent growth and buyer depth, and increase sensitivity to interest-rate and cost-of-living pressure.
Limited public transport access
Scottsdale ranks in the 20th percentile nationally for transport & access (score 2/10).
Car-dependent locations can appeal to a narrower tenant pool and are more exposed to fuel and commuting costs.
Lower education outcomes
Scottsdale ranks in the 7th percentile nationally for education (score 0.7/10).
School quality and attainment influence family demand, a key driver of long-term owner-occupier depth.
Districts' reading of national rankings, Census change and the tracked project pipeline for Scottsdale. Each line cites its evidence; this is interpretation, not advice. The Investment Report PDF is the long form of this thesis.
Sales activity
Data to 17 Jul 2026No market glance has been ingested for this suburb yet. Recorded sales below come from Districts property records where indexed.
Residential supply
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Residential development activity is lower than average in Scottsdale according to Districts' national comparison of local real estate markets
Detail
According to Districts analysis of ABS building approvals allocated from statistical area data, Scottsdale has averaged approximately 14 new residences approved annually, with an estimated 71 homes approved during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 7 thus far in FY-26. With a mean of just 0.7 individuals per year relocating to the area for every home constructed during the last 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), incoming supply is keeping pace with or outstripping demand, providing abundant options for buyers and building capacity for population increases beyond current projections, while new assets are built at a mean value of $396,000, indicating that developers are targeting the high-end segment with premium projects. Furthermore, $3.1 million in commercial approvals have been logged this financial year, pointing to the residential nature of the locality.
When compared with Rest of Tas., Scottsdale displays approximately three-quarters the level of new home approvals per capita while ranking in the 79th percentile of localities evaluated across the nation. At the same time, recent construction has consisted entirely of detached homes, maintaining the low-density profile of the locality with a focus on single-family houses that draw buyers looking for space. At approximately 148 people per approval, Scottsdale demonstrates the characteristics of a low density area.
With population forecasts indicating stability or contraction, Scottsdale ought to experience lessened housing demand pressures, aiding prospective buyers.
No development applications were found in Scottsdale.
0 applications in the profile extract.
Recent Development Approvals by Type
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Scottsdale | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest FY Approvals | 8 | 185,138 | 238 |
| Current FY-to-Date Approvals | 7 | 184,871 | 287 |
| –Detached House Approvals | 14/100.0% | 89,436/61.9% | 218/98.4% |
| –Attached/Other Approvals | 0/0.0% | 55,043/38.1% | 4/1.6% |
| Average Annual Approvals | 14 | 188,882 | 295 |
| Total 5-Year Approvals | 71 | 944,410 | 1,475 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (2yr) | 6.8 | 6.5 | 6.4 |
| Approvals per 1,000 People (5yr) | 5.8 | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (2yr) | 0.7 | 2.8 | 1 |
| Pop Growth per Approval (5yr) | 0.7 | 2.1 | 1.4 |
| Persons per Approval | 148 | 158 | 159 |
| Residential Value per Unit | 396 | 342 | 254 |
| Commercial Development Value | 3,144 | 105,080,908 | 65,338 |
| Development Drivers Ranking | 40 | 100 | 82 |
Project pipeline
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Scottsdale has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 33rdth percentile nationally
Detail
Few factors can affect a region's performance as much as alterations to local infrastructure, major developments and planning programs. In total no projects have been identified by Districts that are likely to have an impact on the area. Primary projects include Bass Offshore Wind Energy Project (BOWE), Tasmanian Irrigation Schemes: Tranche 3, Cethana Pumped Hydro Energy Storage Project, and Marinus Link, with the following list describing those expected to be of most interest.
Environmental & Disaster Management
CompletedRemediation and stabilisation of a 100-metre section of a Newnham Creek tributary. The project included reshaping, rock stabilisation, and revegetation with 2000 native plants to improve water quality, ecology, and park amenity.
Source for Newnham Creek Stabilisation Project (opens in new tab)
Sports & Recreation
CompletedA $3.1 million upgrade has been completed, delivering a new pavilion, resurfaced courts, improved lighting, and enhanced facilities for players, events, and the community. The project includes a commercial kitchen, cafe, and a function room.
Source 1 for Launceston Tennis Centre Upgrades (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Launceston Tennis Centre Upgrades (opens in new tab)
Residential Development
Dev. ApplicationRezoning of approximately 39ha from Rural Resource to Rural Living Zone for a large-scale rural residential subdivision with around 35 lots of 1ha each. The original rezoning application (Amendment 47) was considered by the City of Launceston Council in late 2018/early 2019 and was subject to representations. The subsequent project stage is a development application for the subdivision. The land was sold in March 2018 as ideal for future development (STCA).
Source 1 for 38A Faulkner Road Rural Living Rezoning and Subdivision (opens in new tab)Source 2 for 38A Faulkner Road Rural Living Rezoning and Subdivision (opens in new tab)
Residential Development
ApprovedA planned 100-lot subdivision on a 12.6-hectare site at 50 Wildor Crescent, Ravenswood. Developed by Homes Tasmania, the project aims to deliver affordable housing options, including lots available through the MyHome shared equity program. The site was transferred to Homes Tasmania in June 2023 and the development application was approved by Launceston City Council in November 2023.
Source 1 for Ravenswood Subdivision (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Ravenswood Subdivision (opens in new tab)
Residential Development
ApprovedRezoning of approximately 12.5ha of Crown land at 50 Wildor Crescent, Ravenswood from Rural Resource to General Residential. Approved by Launceston City Council in November 2023, the project will deliver approximately 100 residential lots for social and affordable housing, alongside private purchase opportunities via the MyHome shared equity program. Civil design and construction tenders released in June 2024 are currently under review by Homes Tasmania.
Source 1 for Housing Land Supply Ravenswood Order (opens in new tab)Source 2 for Housing Land Supply Ravenswood Order (opens in new tab)
8 projects tracked around Scottsdale (TAS), in the source's significance order. Stages and reference links are as published by the source.
On the market now
Data to 17 Jul 2026$750,000–$775,000
House · 4 bed · 929m² land
Listed 6 May 2026
$260,000
Other · 1 bed · 105m² land
Listed 11 Aug 2025
$265,000
House · 2 bed · 204m² land
Listed 11 Aug 2025
$250,000
Unit · 2 bed · 268m² land
Listed 2 Dec 2022
$285,000
House For Sale · 3 bed · 639m² land
Listed 10 Mar 2023
$460,000
House For Sale · 4 bed · 908m² land
Listed 28 Oct 2025
$498,000
House For Sale · 2 bed
Listed 11 Mar 2026
From indexed listing events. Districts records what the listing publishes — asks and attributes are the agent's, not a valuation.
Properties
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Address | Price | Sold | Type | Beds | Baths | Cars | Land | $/m² land |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 victoria st, scottsdale, TAS, 7260 | $495K | 3 Aug 2026 | House | 3 | 1 | 1 | 654m² | $757 |
| 4 hedley st, scottsdale, TAS, 7260 | $360K | 20 July 2026 | House | 3 | 1 | 1 | 506m² | $711 |
| 57 spotswood dr, scottsdale, TAS, 7260 | $105K | 15 July 2026 | Land | 0 | 0 | 0 | 785m² | $134 |
| 32 arthur st, scottsdale, TAS, 7260 | $470K | 15 May 2026 | House | 4 | 1 | 2 | 744m² | $632 |
| 16 ringarooma rd, scottsdale, TAS, 7260 | $415K | 14 Apr 2026 | House | 3 | 1 | 1 | 928m² | $447 |
| 1 mcgilp st, scottsdale, TAS, 7260 | $425K | 2 Apr 2026 | House | 3 | 1 | 3 | 802m² | $530 |
| 12 mclennan st, scottsdale, TAS, 7260 | $530K | 31 Mar 2026 | House | 3 | 1 | 2 | 657m² | $807 |
| 52 george st, scottsdale, TAS, 7260 | $380K | 6 Mar 2026 | House | 3 | 1 | 1 | 815m² | $466 |
| 28 west minstone rd, scottsdale, TAS, 7260 | $535K | 3 Mar 2026 | House | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1,053m² | $508 |
| 7 charles st, scottsdale, TAS, 7260 | $440K | 27 Feb 2026 | House | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — |
| 12 smith st, scottsdale, TAS, 7260 | $480K | 26 Feb 2026 | House | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1,012m² | $474 |
| 114 austins rd, scottsdale, TAS, 7260 | $685K | 16 Jan 2026 | House | 3 | 1 | 2 | 111,400m² | $6 |
Source: Districts property records · 12 in 2026 · 205 recorded sales in total
Other indexed properties in Scottsdale with no sale record in Districts yet.
Nearby
Data to 17 Jul 2026| Suburb | Distance | People | Median | Growth | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scottsdale | — | 2,480 | — | — | — |
| Bridport | 19.7 km | 1,890 | — | — | — |
| Ravenswood (Tas.) | 40.4 km | 3,978 | — | — | — |
| Mayfield (Tas.) | 40.9 km | 1,644 | — | — | — |
| Waverley (Tas.) | 41.0 km | 1,644 | — | — | — |
| Newnham | 41.6 km | 7,583 | — | — | — |
| Mowbray (Tas.) | 41.8 km | 4,182 | — | — | — |
| St Leonards (Tas.) | 42.1 km | 2,606 | — | — | — |
| Invermay (Tas.) | 43.2 km | 3,547 | — | — | — |
| Newstead (Tas.) | 43.3 km | 5,806 | — | — | — |
| East Launceston | 43.6 km | 2,237 | — | — | — |
| Norwood (Tas.) | 43.8 km | 3,782 | — | — | — |
| Launceston | 44.1 km | 3,166 | — | — | — |
| Legana | 44.9 km | 5,149 | — | — | — |
| South Launceston | 44.9 km | 4,961 | — | — | — |
| Riverside (Tas.) | 45.2 km | 7,611 | — | — | — |
| Kings Meadows | 45.5 km | 4,580 | — | — | — |
Market columns show — where a nearby suburb has not been ingested yet.
Strong outright home ownership
Affordable housing options
Above-average children per family
Notable proportion 85 and over
Low median household size
Elevated manufacturing employment base
Population Growth
0.4
Density
2.4
Development Activity
4.0
Employment Drivers
3.7
Infrastructure Drivers
6.0
Education
0.7
Amenities
3.3
Transport & Access
Demographics
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Scottsdale has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by Districts
Detail
According to investigations of ABS population revisions for the surrounding region, combined with fresh addresses verified by Districts after the Census, the suburb of Scottsdale has a population calculated to be approximately 2,480 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 72 people (3.0%) from the 2021 Census, which documented a population of 2,408 people. This movement is deduced from the resident population of 2,461, calculated by Districts using the most recent ERP statistics published by the ABS (June 2025) along with an extra 66 verified new addresses since the Census date. Such a population level translates to a density ratio of 49 persons per square kilometer, an environment that offers plenty of space per resident. The 3.0% expansion in the suburb of Scottsdale since the census puts it within 1.0 percentage points of the state (4.0%), showcasing competitive growth characteristics. Growth in the local population was mostly generated by overseas migration, which served as virtually the sole source of population increases in recent times.
Employment
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.7%, Scottsdale has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally
Detail
Scottsdale possesses a balanced labor force spanning white and blue collar jobs, with manufacturing and industrial sectors strongly active, alongside a jobless rate of just 3.7%, according to Districts aggregation of statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,100 residents are employed while the unemployment rate sits at 0.3% below the Regional Tas. level of 3.9%, and labor force participation is somewhat below average (54.4% compared to 58.8% in Regional Tas.). Based on Census replies, a minor 7.0% of workers were recorded as working from home, though the effects of Covid-19 lockdowns should be taken into account.
Employment among local residents is centered in agriculture, forestry & fishing, retail trade, and manufacturing. The locality displays a particularly high concentration in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment proportion of times the regional standard. Conversely, health care & social assistance provides work for only of local employees, which is below the recorded in Regional Tas.. The locality appears to provide sparse job options locally, as shown by the comparison between the Census working population and resident population.
Income
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to Districts analysis
Detail
The suburb of Scottsdale's income tier is below the national average based on the most recent ATO figures aggregated by Districts for financial year 2023. The suburb of Scottsdale's median income among taxpayers is $41,646 and the average income is $64,725, which compares to levels of $49,689 and $59,358 respectively for Regional Tas.. Accounting for Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since financial year 2023, current projections would be roughly $46,206 (median) and $71,812 (average) as of March 2026. From the 2021 Census, household, family and individual earnings in Scottsdale all rank between the 2nd and 6th percentiles across the country. The statistics show that the $400 - 799 weekly earnings range contains 33.4% of the population (828 individuals), in contrast to the broader region where the - bracket is largest at . Households with lower incomes are highly represented, with receiving under weekly, pointing to affordability difficulties for many citizens. Although housing outlays are modest with of income kept, overall disposable income sits at only the th percentile nationally.
Housing stock
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Scottsdale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership
Detail
Dwelling design in Scottsdale, as measured at the most recent Census, consisted of 93.1% houses and 6.9% other property types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' structures), compared to 89.9% houses and 10.1% other property types in Regional Tas.. At the same time, the rate of home ownership in Scottsdale was higher than that of Regional Tas., standing at 43.3%, while the remaining properties were either mortgaged (30.8%) or rented (25.9%). The median monthly home loan payment in the area was significantly below the Regional Tas. average at $1,018, whereas the median weekly rent rate was recorded at $210, compared to Regional Tas. averages of $1,274 and $250. Nationally, Scottsdale's mortgage commitments are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents are substantially beneath the national standard of $375.
Households
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Scottsdale features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size
Detail
Family households represent the majority at 65.0% of all households, consisting of 21.6% couples with offspring, 32.0% couples without offspring, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 35.0%, with single person households representing 33.2% and shared households making up 1.7% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.2 individuals is below the Regional Tas. average of 2.3.
Household Types (Census)
ABS / Districts
Education
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Scottsdale faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally
Detail
The locality experiences educational hurdles, with university graduation rates (9.3%) far below the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a difficulty and a chance for focused educational programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 6.1%, followed by postgraduate degrees (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational and technical capabilities are highly represented, with 37.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade qualifications – advanced diplomas (6.8%) and certificates (30.8%).
School and college enrollment is remarkably high, with 27.4% of local inhabitants currently registered in formal study. This consists of in primary school, in high school, and undertaking university or tertiary education.
Amenities
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Amenity provision was found to be below the typical area assessed nationally by Districts, based on counts and proximity analysis
Supermarket
6.9km · score 48
Child Care
15km · score 24
GP
16km · score 29
Government Services
92km · score 18
Post Office
0km · score 0
Getting around
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
No public transport data available for this catchment area.
Transport Servicing
GTFS / Districts
| Metrici | Scottsdale | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport Stops | 0 | 171,981 | 2 |
| Routes | 0 | 12,966 | 2 |
| Weekly Trips | 0 | 1,140,068 | 433 |
| Avg Dist. Between Stops (m) | 0 | 235 | 32 |
| Avg Dist. to Local Pop. (m) | 0 | 7,586 | 40,853 |
| Population per Stop | 0 | 161 | 21,368 |
| Population per Trip | 0 | 24.3 | 98.7 |
| Population per Route | 0 | 2,136 | 21,368 |
| Public Transport Access Ranking | 20 | 100 | 25 |
| Vehicles per Dwelling | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.7 |
| Work from Home | 7.0% | 23.9% | 11.1% |
| Single Mode Commute | 92.6% | 73.8% | 88.3% |
| Two Mode | 0.4% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| Three+ Mode | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| –Car | 91.6% | 84.1% | 92.1% |
| –Train | 0.0% | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| –Bus | 0.5% | 3.6% | 0.9% |
| –Walk | 6.4% | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| –Cycle | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| –Ferry | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| –Tram/Light Rail | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| –Other | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
Healthcare
Data to 17 Jul 2026Data to 2024Districts view
Health performance in Scottsdale is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts
Detail
Health statistics show significant difficulties encountering Scottsdale, based on Districts' evaluation of death rates and chronic illness representation, with the presence of widespread medical conditions notable in both young and old age groups, while the rate of private medical insurance just exceeds that of the average SA2 region at roughly 53% of the total population (~1,309 people). This compares to 49.1% across Regional Tas..
The most widespread medical diagnoses in the area were recorded as arthritis and mental health challenges, affecting 12.5 and 9.5% of inhabitants, respectively, while 58.4% indicated they were entirely free of medical conditions compared to 62.0% in Regional Tas.. The working-age cohort faces clear health difficulties with high rates of chronic conditions. The locality has of residents aged and older ( people), which is above the seen in Regional Tas.. Health results for older residents show some difficulties, with national rankings matching the broader population.
Ancestry & language
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
The latest Census data sees Scottsdale placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics
Detail
Scottsdale was recorded as being below the norm for ethnic variation, with 92.2% of its population born in Australia, 92.7% holding citizenship, and 97.6% using only English at home. The predominant religion in Scottsdale was recorded as Christianity, representing 49.1% of local residents. This compares to 43.0% across Regional Tas..
Looking at parentage (parents' country of birth), the top three represented groups in Scottsdale are Australian, representing 39.2% of the population, which is much higher than the regional average of 32.6%, English, representing 36.8% of the population, and Irish, representing of the population. Furthermore, there are distinct differences in the concentration of other ethnic cohorts: Russian is highly represented at of Scottsdale (versus across the region), Australian Aboriginal at (versus ) and Spanish at (versus ).
Age structure
Data to 17 Jul 20262021 CensusDistricts view
Scottsdale hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide
Detail
With a median age of 47, Scottsdale is slightly older than the Regional Tas. average of 45 and stands well above the national median of 38 years. Relative to the Regional Tas. average, the 85+ bracket is highly represented (4.9% locally), whereas residents aged 55 - 64 are underrepresented (11.4%). During the period starting in 2021, the 15 to 24 age bracket has risen from 10.4% to 12.4% of the population, while the 75 to 84 cohort expanded from 8.8% to 10.4%. By contrast, the 55 to 64 group has contracted from 13.0% to 11.4% and the 5 to group fell from to . Looking forward to demographic forecasts show clear changes in Scottsdale's age profile. The to age bracket is forecast to show high growth, increasing by people () from to . Older residents (+) will account for the entirety of population growth, highlighting demographic aging patterns. In contrast, population drops are forecast for the to and to brackets.
Child care
Data to 17 Jul 2026Districts view
Scottsdale was found to possess well below average child care supply broadly for children under 5, with long day care supply appearing constrained, while no out of school hours care provision for school age children was found.
Detail
Scottsdale currently has an estimated 114 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 67 children aged 0-2 and 45 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 11% since the previous census. though population forecasts indicate future decline, with an anticipated decrease of 21% by 2041 (to approximately 90 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 200. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 7.8 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 30% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.
2.0
Income
0.3
Age
8.5
Household Composition
1.9
Housing
7.5
Cultural Diversity
0.6
Health
1.0
Housing Cost
0.8
Rate Sensitivity
0.0
Districts implements ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 region, published in 2024 using 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 regions lacking this coverage, and to calculate growth across age divisions in the years following 2032, the Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections, published in 2022 using 2021 as the base year, are utilized with adjustments made using a technique of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Looking ahead at demographic patterns, forecasts over this timeframe show a contraction in the overall population, with the resident count in the suburb of Scottsdale projected to shrink by 270 persons by 2041 under this approach. Nevertheless, expansion within particular age brackets is expected, led by the 75 to 84 age group, which is forecast to rise by 95 people. See the age section for more details.
Annual Population Growth Rates (CAGR) by Period
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Scottsdale | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Latest Population Est. | 2,480 | 322,986 | 27,798,796 |
| Growth Since Census | 3.0% | 4.5% | 9.3% |
| Population 2021 Census | 2,408 | 309,087 | 25,422,788 |
| Natural Increase | 0.0% | 0.0% | 20.0% |
| Overseas Migration | 100.0% | 100.0% | 80.0% |
| Interstate Migration | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population Forecast Growth (2041) | -11.7% | -3.2% | 19.8% |
| Persons per Square Kilometer | 49 | 4 | 3 |
According to Districts analysis of SALM and ABS statistics, aggregated from regional statistical boundaries, during the 12 months ending March 2026, labor force numbers shrank by 1.5% alongside a 1.5% drop in employment, while unemployment remained virtually unchanged. This contrasts with Regional Tas., where employment expanded by 1.8%, the labor force increased by 1.7%, and unemployment declined slightly. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment projections from May-25 can provide additional perspective on potential future demand in Scottsdale. These forecasts, which span five and ten-year horizons, have been matched against the local employment profile to estimate growth trends. While national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, expansion rates vary widely across different industry fields. Applying these industry-specific forecasts to Scottsdale's employment distribution suggests local jobs should rise by 5.1% over five years and 11.3% over ten years (note that this is a basic weighted projection for illustrative purposes and does not incorporate localized population forecasts).
Employment Change (Persons)
DEWR / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Scottsdale | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employment | 1,100 | 14,651,372 | 18,748 |
| –Agriculture, Forestry & Fishing | 15.9% | 2.4% | 13.8% |
| –Retail Trade | 11.2% | 9.5% | 9.2% |
| –Manufacturing | 10.8% | 6.2% | 9.4% |
| Labour Force | 1,142 | 15,298,546 | 19,566 |
| Participation Rate | 54.4% | 67.2% | 55.2% |
| Working from Home | 7.0% | 23.9% | 11.1% |
| Unemployment | 3.7% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| 1Yr Emp. Growth | -1.5% | 1.5% | -1.5% |
| 5Yr Emp. Growth Forecast | 5.1% | 6.5% | 5.6% |
| Employment Drivers Ranking | 37 | 100 | 27 |
Latest Annual Income Estimate
ATO / ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Scottsdale | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Annual Income Est. | 46,206 | 63,394 | 52,593 |
| Average Annual Income Est. | 71,812 | 81,476 | 64,054 |
| ATO Median Taxable Income | 41,646 | 57,137 | 47,402 |
| ATO Average Taxable Income | 64,725 | 73,435 | 57,732 |
| Median Household Income | 965 | 1,746 | 1,100 |
| –$0 to 399 | 90 (8.8%) | 638,312 (6.3%) | 1,458 (8.5%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 341 (33.4%) | 1,671,771 (16.5%) | 4,873 (28.4%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 275 (26.9%) | 2,158,104 (21.3%) | 4,616 (26.9%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 249 (24.4%) | 3,201,695 (31.6%) | 4,530 (26.4%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 40 (3.9%) | 1,114,514 (11.0%) | 978 (5.7%) |
| –$4,000+ | 26 (2.5%) | 1,357,681 (13.4%) | 704 (4.1%) |
| Median Family Income | 1,317 | 2,120 | 1,426 |
| –$0 to 399 | 28 (4.2%) | 236,192 (3.3%) | 428 (3.7%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 155 (23.3%) | 758,676 (10.6%) | 2,264 (19.6%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 202 (30.4%) | 1,474,408 (20.6%) | 3,443 (29.8%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 218 (32.8%) | 2,562,321 (35.8%) | 3,940 (34.1%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,999 | 35 (5.3%) | 973,396 (13.6%) | 901 (7.8%) |
| –$4,000+ | 26 (3.9%) | 1,145,171 (16.0%) | 589 (5.1%) |
| Median Personal Income | 543 | 805 | 596 |
| –$0 to 399 | 829 (33.4%) | 7,303,780 (26.3%) | 13,074 (31.0%) |
| –$400 to 799 | 822 (33.1%) | 6,526,191 (23.5%) | 13,285 (31.5%) |
| –$800 to 1,499 | 574 (23.1%) | 7,137,153 (25.7%) | 10,037 (23.8%) |
| –$1,500 to 2,999 | 228 (9.2%) | 5,359,808 (19.3%) | 4,976 (11.8%) |
| –$3,000 to 3,499 | 7 (0.3%) | 527,649 (1.9%) | 253 (0.6%) |
| –$3,500+ | 20 (0.8%) | 944,215 (3.4%) | 506 (1.2%) |
| –Low Income (<$800/wk) | 42.2% | 22.8% | 36.9% |
| –High Income (>$3,000/wk) | 6.5% | 24.4% | 9.8% |
| Largest Income Group | $400 - 799 | $1,500 - 2,999 | $400 - 799 |
| Household Disposable Income | 3,632 | 6,376 | 4,176 |
| SEIFA Score | 1.6 | 5.6 | 2.8 |
Scottsdale at a glance
Source: ABS 2021 Census
Rents today
$406/wk
DFFH median rent
Period ending Jun 2026
+5.2%
DFFH rent movement, 1 yr
Rents are rising
The DFFH median weekly rent rose 5.2% year on year to $406/wk (Period ending Jun 2026).
The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $210/wk — an older point-in-time figure, kept separate from current medians.
RTBA rental bond lodgements are not in this extract. Rents above are report medians, not bond data.
Housing Tenure (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Scottsdale | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Dwellings (Census) | 990 | 9,275,218 | 16,129 |
| –Owned Outright | 43.3% | 32.1% | 47.1% |
| –Owned with Mortgage | 30.8% | 36.2% | 31.5% |
| –Rented | 25.9% | 31.7% | 21.4% |
| –Detached Houses | 93.1% | 72.5% | 92.6% |
| –Semi-Detached | 6.0% | 12.6% | 3.4% |
| –Apartments | 0.4% | 14.3% | 3.0% |
| –Other Dwellings | 0.5% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| –Median Monthly Mortgage | 1,018 | 1,863 | 1,198 |
| –Median Weekly Rent | 210 | 375 | 230 |
| –$0-149/wk | 22.3% | 7.3% | 18.9% |
| –$150-349/wk | 73.4% | 33.4% | 70.9% |
| –$350-649/wk | 4.4% | 50.9% | 10.1% |
| –$650-949/wk | 0.0% | 6.6% | 0.1% |
| –>$950/wk | 0.0% | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| –Aggregate Housing Cost | 549 | 1,189 | 590 |
| –Mortgage / Income | 24.3% | 24.6% | 25.1% |
| –Rent / Income | 21.8% | 21.5% | 20.9% |
| –Persons per Bedroom | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Metrici | Scottsdale | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Household Est. | 1,021 | 10,142,077 | 17,159 |
| Median Household Size | 2.2 | 2.5 | 2.3 |
| Total Households (Census) | 991 | 9,275,217 | 16,128 |
| –Lone Person Households | 33.2% | 25.6% | 30.4% |
| –Group Households | 1.7% | 3.9% | 2.2% |
| –Other Households | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| –Family Households | 65.0% | 70.5% | 67.4% |
| –Couple with Children | 21.6% | 31.4% | 22.4% |
| –Couple No Children | 32.0% | 26.8% | 34.4% |
| –One Parent Family | 10.6% | 11.1% | 9.9% |
| –Avg Children per Family | 2 | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Currently Married | 44.1% | 46.5% | 47.6% |
| Never Married | 33.2% | 36.5% | 31.1% |
Qualification Attainment by Type - Residents Aged 15+ (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Scottsdale | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| University Qualifications | 9.3% | 30.4% | 16.0% |
| –Bachelor Degree | 6.1% | 20.0% | 11.3% |
| –Postgraduate Degree | 2.1% | 7.6% | 2.9% |
| –Advanced Diploma | 6.8% | 10.8% | 9.1% |
| –Certificate | 30.8% | 22.0% | 30.0% |
| No Tertiary Qualifications | 53.1% | 36.8% | 45.0% |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 11,054 | 20 |
| Total School Attendance | 509 | 4,176,099 | 4,067 |
| ICSEA Score | 926 | 1,001 | 918 |
| Education Drivers Ranking | 7 | 100 | 10 |
Schools detail
| # | School name | Type | Places | ICSEA | Distance (km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scottsdale Primary School | Primary | 246 | 940 | 0.73 |
| 2 | Scottsdale High School | Secondary | 263 | 913 | 0.73 |
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Parcel Locker
0km · score 0
Dentist
21km · score 32
Hospital
34km · score 44
Shopping Centre
44km · score 27
Banks
14km · score 43
Pharmacy
1.1km · score 99
Fitness Centre
43km · score 27
Schools
7.4km · score 33
Private Health Insurance Coverage
ATO / Districts
| Metrici | Scottsdale | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Health Cover Rate | 52.8% | 55.7% | 48.4% |
| Need for Assistance | 9.5% | 5.8% | 7.5% |
| Zero L/T Health Conditions | 58.4% | 69.8% | 60.6% |
| One Long Term Condition | 23.4% | 20.5% | 24.5% |
| Two Long Term Conditions | 11.5% | 6.4% | 9.4% |
| 3+ Long Term Conditions | 6.8% | 3.3% | 5.5% |
| –Arthritis | 12.5% | 7.7% | 12.4% |
| –Asthma | 8.4% | 7.4% | 8.2% |
| –Cancer | 3.1% | 2.6% | 3.3% |
| –Dementia / Alzheimers | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| –Diabetes | 5.7% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| –Heart Disease | 6.2% | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| –Kidney Disease | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| –Lung Condition | 3.2% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| –Mental Health Issue | 9.5% | 8.0% | 9.2% |
| –Stroke | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| –Other Condition | 6.5% | 7.3% | 7.7% |
Place of Birth (Census)
ABS / Districts
| Metrici | Scottsdale | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born Overseas | 7.8% | 29.3% | 11.2% |
| Born in Australia | 92.2% | 70.7% | 88.8% |
| Australian Citizens | 92.7% | 83.8% | 90.9% |
| Speak English Only | 97.6% | 76.4% | 97.3% |
| Speak Other Language | 2.4% | 23.6% | 2.7% |
| Indigenous Population | 2.9% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Largest Ethnic Group | Australian | English | English |
| Main Religion | Christianity | Christianity | Christianity |
| –Buddhism | 0.4% | 2.6% | 0.6% |
| –Christianity | 49.1% | 47.5% | 45.1% |
| –Hinduism | 0.4% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| –Islam | 0.0% | 3.5% | 0.2% |
| –Judaism | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| –Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| –No Religion | 49.8% | 41.6% | 53.3% |
Age Distribution
ABS / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts
| Metrici | Scottsdale | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 47 | 38 | 49 |
| Largest Age Group | 65 to 74 | 25 to 34 | 65 to 74 |
| Children (0-14) | 15.4% | 17.5% | 14.9% |
| Working Age (15-64) | 55.1% | 64.7% | 56.9% |
| Seniors (65+) | 30.2% | 17.8% | 28.2% |
| Age Distribution Variance | 10.0% | 16.0% | 16.0% |
| Dependency Ratio | 83.0% | 55.0% | 76.0% |
| Fastest Growing Age Group | 85+ | 85+ | 85+ |
Scottsdale contains 1 Long Day Care centre (24 places), while overall provision relative to the local child population appears limited compared to national benchmarks, and is below the Regional Tas. average. With no preschool/kindergarten services observed in the area (such services generally provided within schools in TAS), only long day care, the ratio of children per place for the under 5 age group is 4.7 - placing the area among the bottom 20% nationally for supply per child. Projected population decline of 21.1% in the under 5 age group between now and 2041 suggests a reduction in demand for childcare services. Other factors relevant to demand worth noting are lower female labour force participation of 45.1%, as well as lower than average income performance.
In assessing child care markets local school supply is a particularly important factor, given school-run convenience, and enrolment vs child care place analysis can provide useful insight into capacity both for parents seeking child care options and child care operators assessing opportunities in an area. The catchment sees a level of school enrolment relative to population of 20.5 per 100 residents with 509 enrolments across primary and secondary institutions. This notably elevated rate of school supply suggests many students travel to the area from beyond the immediate surrounds, typically amplifying local childcare demand given school-run proximity. As expected, the level of school places per child care place (LDC+PSK) is also higher than average. Proximity analysis saw distances of local residents to their nearest child care centre being longer than typical nationally. Another finding worth noting is the low level of commercial activity in the area and assessment of local working populations which suggest many of the local population commute elsewhere for work with nearby services potentially taking some pressure off local child care centres.
1 school catchment intersects Scottsdale (note; school catchment data provided for public schools only), in which 254 children aged under 5 reside, served by 24 LDC and preschool places. The demand-to-supply ratio for this catchment is 10.6 children per place.
Children per LDC Place by Geographic Level
ACECQA / ABS / GNAF / Geoscience Australia / State Govts / Districts