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Scopus TAS — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Scopus, Tasmania. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Scopus TAS is 56 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Scopus is $725 per week ($37,700 per year). Median rent in Scopus is $213 per week ($923 per month). Scopus has a median age of 36 years, younger than the national median of 38. Scopus has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

The most common religion is No Religion (51% of residents). The median monthly mortgage repayment in Scopus is $679.

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📍 Scopus, Tasmania — 40.7955°S, 145.0372°E

Scopus Population

0
residents (Census 2021)

Scopus Median Income & Rent

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Median Income
$725/wk
$37,700 per year
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Median Rent
$213/wk
$923 per month
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Median Age
36years
2 years younger than national median
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Mortgage
$679/mo
Avg household size: 2.6 · 0.9 per bedroom

Scopus Demographics

Gender Split

Male 56.4% (31) Female 43.6% (24)

Population Density

1.4
people per km²
56 people · 39.4 km²

Households

2.6
Avg household size
0.9
Persons per bedroom
$1,666
Family income/wk

Scopus Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
50-54
55-59
70-74
♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Scopus Housing Tenure

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Owned with mortgage
100.0% 8 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Scopus Country of Birth

Australia
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Scopus Religion

No Religion
51.0%
Not stated
18.4%
Anglican
12.2%
Catholic
6.1%
Pentecostal
6.1%
Christian (other)
6.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Scopus Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
47.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
31.6%
Year 9 or equivalent
21.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Scopus Employment

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Employed full-time
52.8% 19 people
⏰
Employed part-time
22.2% 8 people
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Not in labour force
25.0% 9 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Scopus Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
52.4%
Bachelor Degree
47.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Scopus Occupation

Managers
43.8%
Professionals
37.5%
Technicians & Trade Workers
18.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Scopus Field of Study

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
54.5%
Engineering
45.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Scopus Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Scopus Weekly Household Income

$1,000-$1,249/wk
20.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
20.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
20.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
40.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Scopus Marital Status

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Married
52.5% 21
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Divorced
7.5% 3
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Never married
40.0% 16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Scopus Ancestry

Australian
34.1%
English
23.5%
Aboriginal Australianralian
20.0%
New Zealander
7.1%
Scottish
5.9%
Irish
4.7%
Other
4.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Scopus School & University Attendance

Secondary — Government
50.0%
Primary — Government
28.6%
Vocational Education
21.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Scopus Need for Assistance

✅
No need for assistance
100.0% 101

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Scopus Volunteering

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Volunteer
28.2% 11
—
Not a volunteer
71.8% 28

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Scopus Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Scopus How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
86.4%
Walked only
13.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Scopus Car Ownership

1 vehicle
30.4%
2 vehicles
34.8%
3 vehicles
21.7%
4+ vehicles
13.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Scopus Number of Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
14.3%
3 bedrooms
71.4%
4 bedrooms
14.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Scopus Population Mobility

28.6%
moved in the last year
32.5%
moved in the last 5 years
3.6%
unemployment rate (Census)
60.9%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Scopus Indigenous Population

33.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander
32
Indigenous residents
63
Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Scopus Long-term Health Conditions

Asthma
5
Arthritis
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Scopus Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
26.9%
$800-$999/wk
23.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
26.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
11.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
11.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Scopus Family Structure

Couple — children under 15
65.9%
Couple — no children
27.3%
Couple — no children under 15
6.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Scopus Unpaid Carers

—
Did not provide
100.0% 34

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Scopus Children Ever Born

No children
62.5%
3 children
37.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Scopus When Migrants Arrived

2001–2010
4
2011–2015
4

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Scopus Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
25.0%
5–14 hours
22.2%
15–29 hours
8.3%
30+ hours
8.3%
Did not do domestic work
36.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Scopus Household Size

1 person
15.8%
2 persons
52.6%
3 persons
15.8%
4 persons
15.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Scopus Where Residents Moved From

Same address
35
Moved — same area (SA2)
16

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Scopus Family Blending

Intact family — no other children
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Scopus Rent Prices & Affordability

14%
of income
Affordable
Household Income $1,541/wk
Median Rent $213/wk
Rent-to-Income 13.8%

Rent is under 25% of household income — generally considered affordable.

If you earn X in Scopus

≈ $6,678/month
Median rent $213/wk
Left after rent $1,328/wk
Rent share 13.8%

Scopus vs State & National Average

Nearby Suburbs in TAS

Quamby Bend
Pop: 28 Income: $875/wk Rent: $290/wk
Barnes Bay
Pop: 28 Income: $612/wk
Lower Turners Marsh
Pop: 28 Income: $664/wk Rent: $115/wk
Musselroe Bay
Pop: 28 Income: $462/wk Rent: $150/wk
Toiberry
Pop: 28 Income: $941/wk Rent: $188/wk
Blumont
Pop: 29 Income: $599/wk Rent: $110/wk

Compare Scopus

Scopus vs Quamby Bend →Scopus vs Barnes Bay →Scopus vs Lower Turners Marsh →Scopus vs Musselroe Bay →

Frequently Asked Questions About Scopus

What is the population of Scopus TAS?

The population of Scopus TAS is 56 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 1.4 people per km².

What is the median income in Scopus?

The median personal income in Scopus TAS is $725 per week, or $37,700 per year.The median household income is $1,541 per week.Family income is $1,666 per week.

How much is rent in Scopus?

Median rent in Scopus TAS is $213 per week ($923 per month).Rent represents 13.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.

What are mortgage repayments in Scopus?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Scopus TAS is $679. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Scopus?

The median age in Scopus TAS is 36 years.This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Scopus a good suburb to live in?

Scopus is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 56.The median income is $725/wk, which is above the TAS average of $677/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (13.8% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 60590. All dollar figures in AUD.