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Scottsdale TAS — Suburb Profile

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

The population of Scottsdale TAS is 2,408 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Scottsdale is $543 per week ($28,236 per year). Median rent in Scottsdale is $210 per week ($910 per month). Scottsdale has a median age of 47 years, older than the national median of 38. Scottsdale has a population density of 48.0 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Scottsdale is England. The most common religion is No religion (45.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Scottsdale is $1,018.

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Scottsdale Population

2,408

residents (Census 2021)

Scottsdale Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$543/wk

$28,236 per year

#7799 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$210/wk

$910 per month

#7231 of 14,663

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Median Age

47years

9 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,018/mo

Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

Scottsdale Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.0% (1,158) Female 52.0% (1,256)

Population Density

48.0

people per km²

2,408 people · 50.1 km²

Households

2.2

Avg household size

0.7

Persons per bedroom

$1,317

Family income/wk

Scottsdale Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

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

Scottsdale Home Ownership

Of owner-occupied homes in Scottsdale, 58.7% are owned outright and 41.3% have a mortgage.

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Owned outright

58.7%

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Owned with mortgage

41.3%

Rented homes are not included in this breakdown.

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

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
China
India
Germany
Hong Kong

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

Scottsdale Religion

No religion

45.1%

Anglican

20.5%

Not stated

9.3%

Catholic

8.3%

Brethren

3.8%

Presbyterian and Reformed

3.2%

Uniting Church

2.7%

Christian (other)

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Scottsdale Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent

47.2%

Year 12 or equivalent

31.8%

Year 9 or equivalent

11.9%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.2%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
Cantonese
Filipino

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Scottsdale Employment

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Employed full-time

29.8% 528 people

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Employed part-time

20.2% 359 people

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Unemployed

2.9% 51 people

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Not in labour force

47.1% 836 people

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

Scottsdale Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

57.5%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

14.8%

Bachelor Degree

13.7%

Certificate I/II

7.3%

Postgraduate Degree

4.2%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

2.5%

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

Scottsdale Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers

19.9%

Professionals

16.2%

Managers

14.0%

Community & Personal Service

13.1%

Labourers

12.7%

Clerical & Administrative

9.6%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

9.2%

Sales Workers

5.3%

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

Scottsdale Field of Study

Engineering

20.7%

Management & Commerce

16.6%

Society & Culture

10.9%

Education

10.5%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

10.5%

Architecture & Building

8.9%

Agriculture & Environment

8.9%

Health

8.0%

Creative Arts

2.3%

Information Technology

2.1%

Natural & Physical Sciences

0.7%

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

Scottsdale Dwelling Types

Separate house

94.0%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

6.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Scottsdale Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

1.7%

$1-$149/wk

0.4%

$150-$299/wk

2.2%

$300-$399/wk

4.5%

$400-$499/wk

13.5%

$500-$649/wk

7.5%

$650-$799/wk

12.4%

$800-$999/wk

9.0%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

8.8%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

9.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

4.5%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

8.4%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.1%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

2.7%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

1.2%

$4,000+/wk

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Scottsdale Marital Status

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Married

44.1% 885

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Separated

3.2% 64

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Divorced

9.3% 186

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Widowed

10.2% 204

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Never married

33.2% 666

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Scottsdale Ancestry

Australian

48.9%

English

45.9%

Irish

8.4%

Scottish

7.3%

Australian Aboriginal

3.7%

German

2.4%

Dutch

1.2%

Italian

0.8%

Chinese

0.7%

Filipino

0.4%

New Zealander

0.4%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Scottsdale School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

42.4%

Secondary — Government

31.1%

Vocational Education

12.5%

Pre-school

4.6%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

4.3%

Primary — Other Non-Govt

3.9%

Secondary — Catholic

1.2%

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

Scottsdale Need for Assistance

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Needs assistance

10.1%

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No need for assistance

89.9%

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

Scottsdale Volunteering

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Volunteer

23.5% 428

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Not a volunteer

76.5% 1,395

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Scottsdale Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.5%

$300-$449/mo

5.9%

$450-$599/mo

6.3%

$600-$799/mo

13.0%

$800-$999/mo

17.5%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

26.8%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

13.4%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

9.3%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

1.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Scottsdale How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

77.4%

Did not go to work

9.0%

Walked only

5.7%

Car (passenger)

4.7%

Truck

1.5%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.7%

Bus

0.5%

Bicycle

0.3%

Other

0.3%

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

Scottsdale Car Ownership

0 vehicles

6.1%

1 vehicle

38.9%

2 vehicles

32.8%

3 vehicles

12.1%

4+ vehicles

10.1%

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

Scottsdale Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

4.9%

2 bedrooms

17.9%

3 bedrooms

57.2%

4 bedrooms

15.8%

5 bedrooms

2.2%

6+ bedrooms

2.0%

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

Scottsdale Population Mobility

10.8%

moved in the last year

33.1%

moved in the last 5 years

5.1%

unemployment rate (Census)

49.8%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Scottsdale Indigenous Population

4.4%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Scottsdale Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

275

Arthritis

126

Asthma

115

Heart disease

Diabetes

Lung condition

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

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

Scottsdale Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

9.7%

$1-$149/wk

4.7%

$150-$299/wk

9.7%

$300-$399/wk

8.9%

$400-$499/wk

5.7%

$500-$649/wk

5.4%

$650-$799/wk

11.7%

$800-$999/wk

11.2%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

12.3%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

7.0%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

6.6%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

2.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

3.2%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.4%

$3,500+/wk

1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Scottsdale Family Structure

Couple — no children

36.2%

Couple — children under 15

33.9%

Couple — no children under 15

14.0%

One parent — children under 15

9.9%

One parent — no children under 15

5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Scottsdale Military Service

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Previously served

4.0% 73

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Never served

96.0% 1,760

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Scottsdale Unpaid Carers

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Provided unpaid assistance

14.5% 261

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Did not provide

85.5% 1,539

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Scottsdale Children Ever Born

No children

25.1%

1 child

10.2%

2 children

29.5%

3 children

22.4%

4 children

10.3%

5+ children

2.4%

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

Scottsdale When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

1991–2000

2001–2010

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

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

Scottsdale Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

20.2%

5–14 hours

26.1%

15–29 hours

13.3%

30+ hours

13.2%

Did not do domestic work

27.1%

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

Scottsdale Household Size

1 person

33.5%

2 persons

38.2%

3 persons

11.9%

4 persons

9.5%

5 persons

4.3%

6+ persons

2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Scottsdale Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,927

Moved — same area (SA2)

113

Moved from TAS

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from QLD

Moved from overseas

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

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

Scottsdale Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

86.3%

Step family — no other children

7.1%

Blended family — no other children

5.2%

Other couple — children only

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Scottsdale Schools

schools nearby

government

924

avg ICSEA score

493

total students

Scottsdale Primary School Government

Primary · K-6 · 233 students

939

ICSEA

Scottsdale High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 260 students

908

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Scottsdale Rent Prices & Affordability

22%

of income

Affordable

Household Income $965/wk

Median Rent $210/wk

Rent-to-Income 21.8%

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

If you earn X in Scottsdale

Your weekly income

≈ $4,182/month

Median rent $210/wk

Left after rent $755/wk

Rent share 21.8%

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Queenstown (Tas.)

Income: $509/wk Rent: $150/wk Save: $60/wk

Sheffield

Income: $515/wk Rent: $200/wk Save: $10/wk

Scottsdale vs the typical TAS suburb

The median personal income in Scottsdale is $543 a week, 22% below the typical TAS suburb ($698). That ranks 273rd of 331 TAS suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $210 a week, $80 less than the typical TAS suburb. Rent takes 21.8% of the median household income here, against 21.5% in the typical TAS suburb. The median resident is 47, 3 years older than in the typical TAS suburb (44).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
Measure	Scottsdale	Typical TAS	Typical Australia
Personal income	$543/wk	$698/wk	$766/wk
Household income	$965/wk	$1,408/wk	$1,637/wk
Rent	$210/wk	$290/wk	$330/wk
Mortgage repayment	$1,018/mo	$1,301/mo	$1,733/mo
Median age	47	44	42
Rent share of household income	21.8%	21.5%	20.3%

Suburbs near Scottsdale

The closest suburb to Scottsdale is Springfield (Tas.), 10.0 km away.

Springfield (Tas.)

10.0 km away · income $557/wk · rent $200/wk

Bridport

18.2 km away · income $723/wk · rent $270/wk

Compare Scottsdale

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scottsdale

What is the population of Scottsdale TAS?

The population of Scottsdale TAS is 2,408 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 48.0 people per km².Scottsdale is ranked #2,768 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Scottsdale?

The median personal income in Scottsdale TAS is $543 per week, or $28,236 per year.The median household income is $965 per week.Family income is $1,317 per week.Scottsdale is ranked #7,799 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Scottsdale?

Median rent in Scottsdale TAS is $210 per week ($910 per month).Rent represents 21.8% of household income, which is considered affordable.Scottsdale ranks #7,231 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Scottsdale?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Scottsdale TAS is $1,018. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Scottsdale?

The median age in Scottsdale TAS is 47 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Scottsdale a good suburb to live in?

Scottsdale is a suburb in Tasmania with a population of 2,408.The median income is $543/wk, which is below the typical TAS suburb ($698/wk).Rent affordability is rated as affordable (21.8% 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: 60592. All dollar figures in AUD.