Scottsdale - Bridport
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Scottsdale - Bridport is positioned among the lower quartile of areas assessed nationally for population growth based on AreaSearch's assessment of recent, and medium term trends

Scottsdale - Bridport's population is 7,094 as of August 2025. This reflects a growth of 259 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,835. The increase is inferred from ABS estimates: 7,011 in June 2024 and additional validated addresses since then. The population density is 2.2 persons per square kilometer. Scottsdale - Bridport's growth rate of 3.8% since the Census compares closely to the state average of 4.5%. Overseas migration was the primary driver for this growth.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections released in 2024 with a base year of 2022, and Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections from 2022 using 2021 as the base year for areas not covered by ABS data. Future projections indicate an overall population decline to 6,159 by 2041, with specific age cohorts like the 75-84 group expected to grow by 242 people.

AreaSearch analysis of residential development drivers sees Scottsdale - Bridport recording a relatively average level of approval activity when compared to local markets analysed countrywide

Scottsdale - Bridport has seen approximately 41 new homes approved annually. Development approval data is provided by the ABS on a financial year basis, with 208 homes approved over the past five financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), and 5 so far in FY-26. On average, 1.1 new residents arrived per new home annually over the past five financial years, suggesting balanced supply conditions. However, this has decreased to -0.1 people per dwelling over the past two financial years, indicating more balanced supply conditions recently. The average construction value of development projects is $396,000.

Additionally, $18.1 million in commercial approvals have been registered in the current financial year, suggesting balanced commercial development activity. Compared to the Rest of Tas., Scottsdale - Bridport records 18.0% less building activity per person, while it ranks among the 67th percentile of areas assessed nationally for recent building activity. The area's recent building activity consists entirely of detached houses, maintaining its traditional low density character with a focus on family homes appealing to those seeking space.

Scottsdale - Bridport has approximately 211 people per dwelling approval, indicating a low density market. Population projections suggest stability or decline, which should reduce housing demand pressures and benefit potential buyers in the area.

Scottsdale - Bridport has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 20thth percentile nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch identified two projects likely affecting this region. Key projects are Tamar Estuary River Health Action Plan (TERHAP), Launceston Housing Plan 2025-2040, Bass Offshore Wind Energy Project, and Tasmanian Irrigation Schemes: Tranche 3.

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AreaSearch analysis reveals Scottsdale - Bridport recording weaker employment conditions than most comparable areas nationwide

Scottsdale - Bridport has a balanced workforce with diverse sector representation. As of June 2025, the unemployment rate is 4.1%.

There are 3,267 residents in work, which is 0.2% higher than Rest of Tas.'s rate of 3.9%. Workforce participation stands at 52.9%, below Rest of Tas.'s 55.7%. Employment is concentrated in agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing. The area specialises in agriculture, forestry & fishing with an employment share 3.1 times the regional level.

However, health care & social assistance employs only 9.1% of local workers compared to Rest of Tas.'s 16.5%. Between Jun-24 and Jun-25, labour force decreased by 1.4% and employment declined by 1.3%, causing unemployment to fall by 0.1 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Tas. experienced a marginal drop in employment and labour force. State-level data up to Sep-25 shows TAS employment grew by 0.77% year-on-year with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. National unemployment rate is 4.5%, but TAS's employment growth outpaces the national average of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment expansion of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Scottsdale - Bridport's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 4.9% over five years and 11.0% over ten years.

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

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year ended June 2022 shows median income in Scottsdale - Bridport was $44,638 and average income was $69,374. This is higher than the national averages of $51,896 (median) and $70,192 (average). In comparison, Rest of Tas.'s median income was $47,358 with an average income of $57,384. Based on Wage Price Index growth from June 2022 to March 2025, current estimates would be approximately $49,968 (median) and $77,657 (average). According to the Census conducted in August 2021, incomes in Scottsdale - Bridport fall between the 5th and 10th percentiles nationally for households, families, and individuals. The earnings profile shows that 30.9% of residents earn $400-$799 weekly, while in the surrounding region, 28.5% earn $1,500-$2,999 weekly. Despite modest housing costs with 88.1% of income retained, total disposable income ranks at the 9th percentile nationally.

Scottsdale - Bridport is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

Scottsdale - Bridport's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census evaluation, consisted of 95.9% houses and 4.0% other dwellings. In comparison, Non-Metro Tas. had 92.6% houses and 7.4% other dwellings. Home ownership in Scottsdale - Bridport was recorded at 47.8%, similar to Non-Metro Tas., with the remaining dwellings either mortgaged (31.1%) or rented (21.1%). The median monthly mortgage repayment in the area was $1,083, lower than Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,198. The median weekly rent figure was $220, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $230. Nationally, Scottsdale - Bridport's mortgage repayments were significantly lower at $1,083 versus the Australian average of $1,863, and rents were substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households constitute 65.6% of all households, including 21.0% couples with children, 34.6% couples without children, and 9.3% single parent families. Non-family households account for the remaining 34.4%, with lone person households at 31.7% and group households comprising 2.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.2 people, smaller than the Rest of Tas. average of 2.3.

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

The area faces educational challenges, with university qualification rates at 13.3%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. This presents both a challenge and an opportunity for targeted educational initiatives. Bachelor degrees are most common at 9.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Trade and technical skills are prominent, with 38.5% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational credentials - advanced diplomas at 8.0% and certificates at 30.5%.

Educational participation is high, with 26.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 11.2% in primary, 8.3% in secondary, and 1.5% in tertiary education. Scottsdale - Bridport's 5 schools have a combined enrollment of 845 students. The educational mix includes 3 primary, 1 secondary, and 1 K-12 school. School capacity exceeds typical residential needs (11.9 places per 100 residents vs 9.6 regionally), indicating the area serves as an educational center for the broader region.

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Health performance in Scottsdale - Bridport is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Scottsdale-Bridport faces significant health challenges, with common conditions prevalent among both younger and older age groups. Private health cover is high at approximately 54% (~3859 people), compared to 49.4% across the rest of Tasmania.

The most frequent medical issues are arthritis (12.3%) and mental health concerns (8.5%), while 61.6% report having no medical conditions, slightly higher than the rest of Tasmania at 60.6%. Scottsdale-Bridport has 27.5% of residents aged 65 and over (1950 people), performing well in health metrics compared to the general population.

The latest Census data sees Scottsdale - Bridport placing among the least culturally diverse areas in the country when compared across a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Scottsdale-Bridport's cultural diversity was below average with 90.4% citizens, 90.3% born in Australia, and 97.5% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the dominant religion at 46.0%, compared to 45.1% across Rest of Tas. The top three ancestry groups were English (36.4%), Australian (36.1%), and Scottish (7.3%).

Notably, Australian Aboriginal representation was higher than regional averages at 3.0%.

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

Scottsdale - Bridport has a median age of 48, which is higher than the Rest of Tas. figure of 45 and well above the national average of 38 years. The age group of 65-74 comprises 15.5% of the population, compared to 12.9% in Rest of Tas., and exceeds the national average of 9.4%. The 25-34 age cohort stands at 10.0%, lower than Rest of Tas.'s 11.7%. Post the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age group increased from 9.4% to 10.8%, while the 35 to 44 cohort rose from 9.8% to 11.1%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 age group decreased from 16.7% to 15.2%, and the 5 to 14 group fell from 11.7% to 10.2%. By 2041, demographic modeling projects significant changes in Scottsdale - Bridport's age profile. The 75 to 84 age cohort is expected to grow by 208 people (35%), from 593 to 802. Notably, all population growth will come from the 65+ age groups, reflecting the area's aging demographic trend. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 45 to 54 and 0 to 4 age cohorts.