Scottsdale - Bridport

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, as per AreaSearch's analysis, was around 7,154 by November 2025. This figure represents a rise of 319 individuals, marking a 4.7% increase since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 6,835. The growth is inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 7,011 in June 2024 and an additional 180 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a population density ratio of approximately 2.2 persons per square kilometer. Scottsdale - Bridport's 4.7% growth rate is close to the state average of 5.1%, indicating competitive growth trends. Overseas migration was the primary driver behind this population increase.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and post-2032 growth estimates by age group, Tasmania State Government's Regional/LGA projections are adopted, released in 2022 using the 2021 Census as the base year. Future population trends suggest a decline overall, with an expected reduction of 935 persons by 2041. However, specific age cohorts are projected to grow, notably the 75 to 84 age group, which is anticipated to expand 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

Bridport, Scottsdale has approved approximately 41 residential properties annually over the past five financial years, totalling 208 homes. As of FY-26, 9 approvals have been recorded. On average, 1.1 people moved to the area per dwelling built between FY-21 and FY-25, indicating balanced supply and demand. This has eased to -0.1 people per dwelling over the past two financial years. The average construction value of development projects is $252,000.

In this financial year, $18.1 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded. Compared to the Rest of Tas., Scottsdale - Bridport shows 18.0% lower construction activity per person and ranks at the 67th percentile nationally. All new constructions have been detached dwellings, maintaining the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers.

The location has approximately 211 people per dwelling approval. With a stable or declining population expected, housing pressure in Scottsdale - Bridport is likely to remain reduced, presenting potential buying opportunities.

Scottsdale - Bridport has emerging levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the 35thth percentile nationally

Two projects have been identified by AreaSearch as likely impacting the area's performance due to changes in local infrastructure and planning initiatives. These include 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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Employment drivers in Scottsdale - Bridport are experiencing difficulties, placing it among the bottom 20% of areas assessed across Australia

Scottsdale - Bridport has a diverse workforce with both white and blue collar jobs. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. As of September 2025, 3,242 residents are employed.

The unemployment rate is higher than Rest of Tas.'s by 0.4%, at 3.8%. Workforce participation is lower, at 56.7% compared to Rest of Tas.'s 58.7%. A low 12.4% of residents work from home. Leading industries are agriculture, forestry & fishing, health care & social assistance, and manufacturing.

The area specializes in agriculture, forestry & fishing, with an employment share 3.1 times the regional level. However, health care & social assistance is under-represented, at 9.1% compared to Rest of Tas.'s 16.5%. Over the year to September 2025, labour force levels decreased by 2.5%, with employment declining by 2.8%, causing unemployment to rise by 0.3 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Tas. saw employment grow by 0.7% and labour force growth by 0.5%. National employment forecasts suggest a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Scottsdale - Bridport's employment mix, local jobs are expected to grow by 4.9% in five years and 11.0% in 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 2023 shows that income in Scottsdale - Bridport SA2 is lower than average on a national basis. The median income is $46,476 and the average income stands at $55,094. This contrasts with Rest of Tas., where the median income is $49,689 and the average income is $59,358. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.6% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be approximately $50,938 (median) and $60,383 (average) as of September 2025. The 2021 Census data indicates that household, family and personal incomes in Scottsdale - Bridport all fall between the 4th and 9th percentiles nationally. The largest segment comprises 30.9% earning $400 - $799 weekly (2,210 residents), contrasting with metropolitan regions where the $1,500 - $2,999 bracket leads at 28.5%. Housing costs are modest, with 88.1% of income retained, but total disposable income ranks at just the 8th percentile nationally.

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

Scottsdale - Bridport's dwelling structures, as per the latest Census, consisted of 95.9% houses and 4.0% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). This contrasts with Non-Metro Tas., which had 89.9% houses and 10.1% other dwellings. Home ownership in Scottsdale - Bridport stood at 47.8%, with mortgaged dwellings at 31.1% and rented ones at 21.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,083, lower than Non-Metro Tas.'s average of $1,274. Weekly rent figures in Scottsdale - Bridport were recorded at $220, compared to Non-Metro Tas.'s $250. Nationally, Scottsdale - Bridport's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while 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 comprise 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%. 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's university qualification rate is 13.3%, significantly lower than Australia's average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 9.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.2%) and graduate diplomas (1.4%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 38.5% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas account for 8.0% and certificates for 30.5%. Educational participation is high, with 26.0% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.2% in primary education, 8.3% in secondary education, and 1.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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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 substantial health challenges based on AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are notable across both younger and older age cohorts.

Private health cover is low at approximately 47% of the total population, around 3,390 people, compared to the national average of 55.7%. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (12.3%) and mental health issues (8.5%). Conversely, 61.6% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, slightly lower than the Rest of Tas. figure of 62.0%. The working-age population faces notable health challenges with elevated chronic condition rates. As of 2021, 27.5% of residents are aged 65 and over (1,966 people), higher than the Rest of Tas.'s 24.3%, and national rankings indicate even higher percentages among older age groups.

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 had a cultural diversity index below average. Its population was predominantly Australian citizens, with 90.4% holding citizenship and 90.3% born in Australia. English was the primary language spoken at home by 97.5%.

Christianity was the dominant religion, with 46.0%, compared to 43.0% 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 slightly higher than the Rest of Tas. figure of 45 and well above the national average of 38. The age group of 65-74 shows strong representation at 15.5%, compared to 12.0% in Rest of Tas., and is significantly higher than the national average of 9.4%. The 25-34 cohort, however, is less prevalent at 10.0%. According to the 2021 Census, the age group of 15 to 24 has grown from 9.4% to 10.8%, while the 35 to 44 cohort increased from 9.8% to 11.1%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 16.7% to 15.2%, and the 5 to 14 age group dropped from 11.7% to 10.2%. Demographic modeling suggests that Scottsdale - Bridport's age profile will evolve significantly by 2041. The 75 to 84 age cohort is projected to experience strong growth, expanding by 203 people (34%) from 598 to 802. Notably, the combined age groups of 65+ will account for all total population growth, reflecting the area's aging demographic profile. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 45 to 54 and 0 to 4 cohorts.