Scottsdale

Scottsdale has shown very soft population growth performance across periods assessed by AreaSearch

Based on analysis of ABS population updates for the broader area, as of November 2025, Scottsdale's population is estimated at around 2,459 people. This reflects an increase of 51 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 2,408 people. The change is inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 2,420 following examination of the latest ERP data release by ABS in June 2024 and an additional 64 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 49 persons per square kilometer. Scottsdale's 2.1% growth since census positions it within 2.7 percentage points of the state (4.8%), demonstrating competitive growth fundamentals. Population growth for the area was primarily driven by overseas migration, which was essentially the sole driver of population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch is adopting ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, as released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For any SA2 areas not covered by this data, and to estimate growth by age group in the years post-2032, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted with adjustments made employing a method of weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 levels. Moving forward with demographic trends, projections indicate a decline in overall population over this period. The suburb's population is expected to contract by 271 persons by 2041 according to this methodology. However, growth across specific age cohorts is anticipated, led by the 75 to 84 age group, which is projected to increase by 99 people.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Scottsdale according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers, allocated from statistical area data, indicates Scottsdale recorded around 9 residential properties granted approval each year. Approximately 46 homes were approved over the past five financial years, from FY-21 to FY-25, with one additional approval so far in FY-26. On average, 2.1 new residents per year have been gained for each dwelling built during these years, suggesting healthy demand that supports property values.

New homes are being constructed at an average expected cost of $396,000. This financial year has seen $4.5 million in commercial development approvals, indicating limited focus on commercial development compared to residential. Compared to the Rest of Tas., Scottsdale has around half the rate of new dwelling approvals per person and ranks among the 52nd percentile nationally for areas assessed.

Recent development has consisted entirely of detached dwellings, preserving Scottsdale's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of approximately 309 people per approval. Population projections suggest stability or decline in Scottsdale, which should reduce housing demand pressures, benefiting potential buyers.

Scottsdale has limited levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 17thth percentile nationally

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Despite maintaining a low unemployment rate of 3.6%, Scottsdale has experienced recent job losses, resulting in a below average employment performance ranking when compared nationally

Scottsdale has a balanced workforce with both white and blue collar jobs, particularly in manufacturing and industrial sectors. The unemployment rate as of June 2025 was 3.6%.

This is 0.3% lower than the Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.9%. However, workforce participation lags at 49.8%, compared to Rest of Tas.'s 55.7%. Employment in Scottsdale is concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, retail trade, and manufacturing. The area has a strong specialization in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 1.9 times the regional level.

Conversely, health care & social assistance employs only 10.1% of local workers, below Rest of Tas.'s 16.5%. Over the 12 months to June 2025, labour force levels decreased by 1.3% and employment declined by 1.2%, while unemployment remained essentially unchanged. This contrasts with Rest of Tas., where employment contracted by 0.5%, the labour force fell by 0.6%, and unemployment fell marginally. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from Sep-22 suggest that national employment will expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. However, applying these projections to Scottsdale's employment mix suggests local employment should increase by 5.1% over five years and 11.3% over ten years.

Income metrics place the area in the bottom 10% of locations nationally according to AreaSearch analysis

Scottsdale's median income among taxpayers was $41,646 in financial year 2022, according to latest ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch. The average income stood at $64,725 during the same period. These figures compare with Rest of Tas.'s median and average incomes of $47,358 and $57,384 respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 13.83% since financial year 2022, estimated median income for Scottsdale as of September 2025 would be approximately $47,406, with average income projected at around $73,676. Census data from 2021 shows that household, family and personal incomes in Scottsdale fall between the 2nd and 6th percentiles nationally. The $400 - 799 earnings band captures 33.4% of Scottsdale's community (821 individuals), contrasting with the surrounding region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket leads at 28.5%. Lower income households are prevalent in Scottsdale, with 42.2% earning below $800 weekly. Housing costs are modest, with 86.9% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at just the 5th percentile nationally.

Scottsdale is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Scottsdale's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 93.1% houses and 6.9% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Tas. had 92.6% houses and 7.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Scottsdale stood at 43.3%, with mortgaged dwellings at 30.8% and rented ones at 25.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,018, below Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,198. The median weekly rent figure in Scottsdale was $210, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $230. Nationally, Scottsdale's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

Scottsdale features high concentrations of lone person households, with a lower-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 65.0% of all households, including 21.6% couples with children, 32.0% couples without children, and 10.6% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 35.0%, with lone person households at 33.2% and group households making up 1.7% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is smaller than the Rest of Tas. average of 2.3.

Scottsdale faces educational challenges, with performance metrics placing it in the bottom quartile of areas assessed nationally

The area's university qualification rate is 9.3%, considerably lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 6.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.1%) and graduate diplomas (1.1%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 37.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them, including advanced diplomas (6.8%) and certificates (30.8%). Educational participation is high at 27.4%, comprising 11.9% in primary education, 9.0% in secondary education, and 1.3% pursuing tertiary education.

Scottsdale High School and Scottsdale Primary School serve a total of 509 students. The area's educational conditions index is 926. It offers one primary and one secondary institution, functioning as an education hub with 20.7 school places per 100 residents, surpassing the regional average of 9.5 and attracting students from nearby communities.

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Health performance in Scottsdale is a key challenge with a range of health conditions having marked impacts on both younger and older age cohorts

Scottsdale faces significant health challenges with various conditions affecting both younger and older age groups. The rate of private health cover in Scottsdale is approximately 53%, or about 1,298 people, which is higher than the average SA2 area's 49.4%.

The most prevalent medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 12.5% of residents) and mental health issues (impacting 9.5%). However, 58.4% of Scottsdale residents report having no medical ailments, compared to Rest of Tas.'s 60.6%. The area has a higher proportion of seniors aged 65 and over, with 28.9% (710 people) compared to Rest of Tas.'s 27.6%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors in Scottsdale are better than the general population's health metrics.

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

Scottsdale's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 92.2% of its population born in Australia, 92.7% being citizens, and 97.6% speaking English only at home. The predominant religion in Scottsdale is Christianity, which accounts for 49.1% of the population, compared to 45.1% across the Rest of Tas.. In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups are Australian (39.2%), English (36.8%), and Irish (6.7%).

Notably, Russian is overrepresented at 0.3%, Australian Aboriginal is at 2.9%, and Spanish is at 0.3% in Scottsdale compared to regional averages of 0.1%, 3.0%, and 0.1% respectively.

Scottsdale hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

Scottsdale's median age is 47, slightly higher than the Rest of Tasmania's figure of 45, and well above Australia's median age of 38. Comparing Scottsdale's age distribution with that of the Rest of Tasmania, the proportion of people aged 85 and over is notably higher at 4.9%, while those aged 55 to 64 are under-represented at 11.6%. Between 2021 and the present, the percentage of Scottsdale's population aged 15 to 24 has increased from 10.4% to 11.7%. Conversely, the proportion of those aged 55 to 64 has decreased from 13.0% to 11.6%, and the percentage of children aged 5 to 14 has dropped from 12.2% to 10.8%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate significant shifts in Scottsdale's age structure. The number of people aged 75 to 84 is projected to increase by 90 individuals (39%), from 236 to 327. The senior population aged 65 and over will drive all of Scottsdale's population growth, highlighting the trend towards an aging demographic. In contrast, population declines are projected for those aged 45 to 54 and children aged 0 to 4.