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Scottsdale - Bridport has an estimated 7,148 residents, up from 6,835 at the 2021 Census — a change of 313 people, or 4.6%. Growth has averaged 0.6% a year over five years. 190 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Fewer than ten people live on each square kilometre, across a boundary that takes in surrounding rural land. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to the analysis by AreaSearch, the population of Scottsdale - Bridport stands at approximately 7,148 in May 2026. This represents a growth of 313 individuals (4.6%) compared to the 2021 Census, which documented 6,835 residents. The update is calculated based on the ABS estimated resident population of 7,076 in June 2025 alongside 190 validated new addresses recorded after the Census. This population level yields a density of 2.2 persons per square kilometer, indicating a low density. With a 4.6% expansion rate relative to the 2021 census, the area outpaced the state (4.0%) and its SA4 region, making it a regional leader in population growth.
Interstate migration was the primary driver of this growth, accounting for roughly 60.4% of all population increases recently. Projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia released in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized by AreaSearch for each SA2 area. In cases where this data is unavailable, or to model age group changes after 2032, regional projections from the Tasmania State Government released in 2022 with a 2021 baseline are applied, utilizing weighted aggregation of population growth from the LGA to the SA2 level. Future projections indicate a downward trend in total population, with a forecasted decrease of 899 persons by 2041 under this framework. Despite the overall decline, gains are expected in certain age brackets, particularly the 75 to 84 cohort, which is anticipated to grow by 230 individuals.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
208 new dwellings have been approved in Scottsdale - Bridport over the past five years, an average of 41 a year. That places the area in the 50th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 6 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 31 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 100% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 19, well below that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this SA2 boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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Scottsdale - Bridport averages approximately 41 residential building approvals per year, summing to 208 new dwellings over the last 5 financial years. In the current FY-26 period, 18 approvals have been registered. Given that only 1 person per year has moved to the locality for each constructed dwelling over the past 5 financial years (from FY-21 to FY-25), the volume of new construction matches or exceeds incoming demand, providing options to purchasers and supporting potential population gains beyond current forecasts, with new homes built at an average estimated cost of $252,000.
Furthermore, $18.1 million in commercial building approvals have been logged in the current financial year, showing moderate commercial construction activity. In comparison to the Rest of Tas., Scottsdale - Bridport exhibits 18.0% lower per-capita residential construction activity, though it ranks in the 67th percentile of all areas evaluated nationwide. In addition, all recent construction projects have consisted of standalone houses, preserving the low-density profile of the locality and providing family-oriented homes for residents who prioritize space. The region exhibits a ratio of about 212 people per residential approval, confirming the low-density characteristics of the local property market. Given the forecasts of a stable or contracting population, Scottsdale - Bridport is likely to experience less pressure on its housing inventory, which could present advantageous conditions for home buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Scottsdale - Bridport
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 54 current infrastructure and development projects close to Scottsdale - Bridport, worth an estimated $3.09 billion. 12 are already under construction and 15 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, sports & recreation and environmental & disaster management. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Developments in regional infrastructure, major construction, and zoning policies have significant effects on local economic outcomes. AreaSearch has identified 2 projects that are expected to influence this locality. The main projects of relevance include the Tamar Estuary River Health Action Plan (TERHAP), the Launceston Housing Plan 2025-2040, the Bass Offshore Wind Energy Project (BOWE), and the Tasmanian Irrigation Schemes: Tranche 3, with details on the most significant ones provided below.
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Newnham Creek Stabilisation Project
Remediation 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.
The Green
Masterplanned residential development on 88 hectares in the Northern Suburbs of Launceston, 7km from the CBD. The project incorporates urban planning, design, and sustainability to create a connected community with over 500 lots, including open spaces, natural parkland, and community gardens.
Launceston Tennis Centre Upgrades
A $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.
Rocherlea Subdivision
A new residential subdivision delivering 87 lots of land for social and affordable housing development on the outskirts of Launceston. The 7.8 hectare site features flat, easily buildable lots ranging from 456 square meters to 1,332 square meters. More than 70 lots are available for affordable home purchase, including through the MyHome shared equity program. The development offers scenic city views and all-day sun exposure in a tranquil setting.
38A Faulkner Road Rural Living Rezoning and Subdivision
Rezoning 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).
Ravenswood Subdivision
A 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.
Housing Land Supply Ravenswood Order
Rezoning 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.
Newnham Lanes Specialist Disability Accommodation
The former Mowbray Bowls Club site has been redeveloped into Newnham Lanes, a specialist disability accommodation project featuring eight state-of-the-art units, six of which are built to NDIS Robust SDA standards. It caters to individuals with varying needs, offering independent living options and support services in renovated existing buildings.
3,243 residents of Scottsdale - Bridport are employed, from a labour force of 3,387. Unemployment sits at 4.3%, with participation at 56.1%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 4.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is evenly distributed between white-collar and blue-collar occupations across multiple sectors, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. In March 2026, employed residents numbered 3,243, while the unemployment rate was 0.3% higher than the Regional Tas. figure of 3.9%, and the participation rate was slightly lower at 56.1% compared to 58.8% for Regional Tas. Census data shows that a minor portion of the workforce, 12.4%, worked from home, though this figure may be influenced by lockdowns related to Covid-19. The primary sectors employing local residents are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing.
The representation of agriculture, forestry & fishing is highly pronounced, with employment density reaching 3.1 times the regional average. Conversely, health care & social assistance is underrepresented, employing only 9.1% of the workforce in Scottsdale - Bridport compared to 16.5% across Regional Tas. The comparison between the working population recorded in the Census and the resident population suggests a lack of local job opportunities. Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of SALM and ABS statistics, the workforce shrank by 1.6% and total employment dropped by 1.7% over the 12-month period, which left the unemployment rate mostly unchanged. By comparison, Regional Tas. saw employment rise by 1.8% and the labour force expand by 1.7%, with a minor decrease in unemployment. Jobs and Skills Australia's national forecasts from May-25 offer additional context on future labor demand in Scottsdale - Bridport. These five and ten-year projections have been applied to the local workforce structure to model potential employment trends. Although national employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expected growth rates vary widely by industry. Applying these industry projections to the employment profile of Scottsdale - Bridport yields an estimated local employment expansion of 4.9% over five years and 11.0% over ten years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Scottsdale - Bridport is $1,040 a week (about $54,000 a year), with median personal income at $582 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $46,476 a year against an average of $55,094. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the 2023 financial year ATO statistics compiled by AreaSearch, taxpayer incomes in the Scottsdale - Bridport SA2 are lower than the national average. The median taxpayer income is $46,476 and the average income is $55,094, whereas Regional Tas. shows median and average incomes of $49,689 and $59,358 respectively. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 10.95% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be roughly $51,565 for the median and $61,127 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census places household, family, and individual incomes in Scottsdale - Bridport between the 4th and 9th national percentiles.
The $400 - 799 weekly income bracket is the largest, containing 30.9% of the population (2,208 individuals), in contrast to the wider region where the $1,500 - 2,999 bracket is largest at 28.5%. Although housing expenses are low with residents keeping 88.1% of their earnings, total disposable income ranks in the 8th percentile nationally.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Scottsdale - Bridport had 2,765 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 96% detached houses and 1% apartments. 31% are owned with a mortgage, 21% rented and 48% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $220 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,083 a month. Rent absorbs 21.2% of household income here and mortgage repayments 24.0%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, the housing stock in Scottsdale - Bridport consisted of 95.9% standalone houses and 4.0% alternative housing types, such as apartments, semi-detached properties, and other structures, compared to 89.9% houses and 10.1% alternative types in Regional Tas. The home ownership rate in Scottsdale - Bridport stood at 47.8%, which was higher than the rate in Regional Tas., while mortgaged homes accounted for 31.1% and rental properties made up 21.1% of the total. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,083 was lower than the regional average of $1,274, and the median weekly rent of $220 was below the regional figure of $250.
Nationally, mortgage repayments in Scottsdale - Bridport are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, and rental costs are below the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Scottsdale - Bridport counted 2,765 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.2 people each. 21% are couples with children, fewer than in 84% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 32% of households are people living alone, and families average 2.0 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families comprise the majority of households at 65.6%, consisting of couples without children at 34.6%, couples with children at 21.0%, and single-parent households at 9.3%. Non-family households represent 34.4% of the total, with single-person households at 31.7% and group households at 2.6%. The median household size is 2.2 people, which is slightly smaller than the Regional Tas. average of 2.3.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
13.3% of adults in Scottsdale - Bridport hold a university qualification, including 9.7% with a bachelor degree and 2.2% with postgraduate qualifications, lower than 94% of areas nationally. A further 30.5% hold a vocational qualification. 5 schools serve the area, with 845 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 920 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational outcomes in the area show distinct trends, with the proportion of residents holding university degrees standing at 13.3%, which is lower than the national rate of 30.4%. Among university graduates, bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.2% and graduate diplomas at 1.4%. Vocational and technical qualifications are highly common, with 38.5% of residents aged 15 and older holding a vocational qualification, including 8.0% with advanced diplomas and 30.5% with certificates. A high level of educational enrollment is observed locally, with 26.0% of the population currently engaged in study.
This comprises 11.2% in primary schools, 8.3% in secondary schools, and 1.5% in tertiary programs.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Getting around Scottsdale - Bridport means driving: households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles, and no scheduled public transport appears in the current timetable feeds. Service data is built from operators' published GTFS timetables; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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61.6% of residents in Scottsdale - Bridport report no long-term health condition, a less healthy profile than 79% of areas nationally. 7.5% need daily assistance with core activities, and 47.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.4 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Based on AreaSearch's evaluation of mortality and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, Scottsdale - Bridport faces distinct health issues across younger and older demographics, and the proportion of residents with private health insurance is low at roughly 47% of the population (~3,388 people) compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most frequent health issues reported by residents are arthritis and mental health conditions, affecting 12.3% and 8.5% of the population respectively, while 61.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 62.0% in Regional Tas. The workforce-aged population has elevated rates of chronic health issues.
Residents aged 65 and older represent 28.3% of the community (2,022 people), which is higher than the Regional Tas. proportion of 24.9%, and national health rankings for this group are higher than those of the general population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Scottsdale - Bridport is largely Australian-born, at 90.3% of residents, with 2.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (36.4%) and Australian (36.1%). 3.0% of residents identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Scottsdale - Bridport exhibits a low level of cultural diversity, with citizens making up 90.4% of the population, 90.3% of residents born in Australia, and 97.5% using only English at home. The predominant religion is Christianity, accounting for 46.0% of the population, compared to 43.0% across Regional Tas. The most common ancestries among residents are English at 36.4%, Australian at 36.1%, and Scottish at 7.3%. There are notable differences in other backgrounds, with Australian Aboriginal residents making up 3.0% of the Scottsdale - Bridport population, compared to 4.1% in the broader region.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Scottsdale - Bridport is 48, older than 86% of areas nationally. 20.7% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 48 in Scottsdale - Bridport is slightly higher than the Regional Tas. median of 45 and higher than the national median of 38. The 65 - 74 age bracket is highly represented at 15.9% compared to Regional Tas., while the 25 - 34 bracket is smaller at 9.4%. This 65 - 74 cohort is larger than the national average of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 group has risen from 9.4% to 11.2%, and the 35 to 44 cohort has increased from 9.8% to 11.2%.
Conversely, the 55 to 64 group decreased from 16.7% to 14.9%, and the 45 to 54 group declined from 11.8% to 10.2%. Long-term modeling suggests the age profile will change by 2041. The 75 to 84 cohort is expected to grow by 203 people (32%), increasing from 634 to 838. The combined 65 and older cohorts are projected to account for 100% of the total population growth, highlighting the aging profile of the area. In contrast, population declines are forecast for the 45 to 54 and 0 to 4 age brackets.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Scottsdale - Bridport
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the SA2 boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated May 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 190 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (6,835 at the 2021 Census → 7,148 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (602031100). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.