Scottsdale, Tasmania

Scottsdale
Tasmania
Scottsdale, from North Scottsdale; Mount Barrow can be seen in the background
Scottsdale is located in Tasmania
Scottsdale
Scottsdale
Coordinates41°9′40″S 147°30′59″E / 41.16111°S 147.51639°E / -41.16111; 147.51639
Population2,408 (2021)[1]
Postcode(s)7260
Elevation198 m (650 ft)[2]
Location
LGA(s)Dorset Council
State electorate(s)Bass
Federal division(s)Bass
Mean max temp[3] Mean min temp[3] Annual rainfall[3]
17.3 °C
63 °F
7.2 °C
45 °F
971.6 mm
38.3 in

Scottsdale is the largest town in north-east Tasmania, Australia, serving as the administrative and economic centre of the Dorset Council region. Located on the Tasman Highway, it connects Launceston to the east coast and acts as a key service hub for surrounding agricultural areas. The town has a strong historical association with potato and dairy farming, forestry,[4] and poppy cultivation, industries that continue to support its economy. In recent years, Scottsdale has expanded into tourism, with attractions such as Barnbougle Dunes Golf Links and the Bridestowe Lavender Estate farm drawing visitors.[5][6][7] It is also home to the Defence Science and Technology Group’s nutrition research facility.[8]

Scottsdale is part of the federal Division of Bass and the state electoral division of the same name. According to the 2021 Australian census, Scottsdale had a population of 2,408 residents.[1]

  1. ^ a b "2021 Scottsdale, Census All persons QuickStats". Australian Bureau of Statistics. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  2. ^ "Scottsdale (West Minstone Road)". Climate statistics for Australian locations. Bureau of Meteorology. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
  3. ^ a b c "Scottsdale (West Minstone Road) Climate Statistics (1971-2024)". Bureau of Meteorology. Archived from the original on 20 March 2023. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  4. ^ Hooper, Fred (8 May 2017). "Logging industry is more than just 'cutting down trees' for Tasmanian family". ABC News. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  5. ^ Deegan, Jason Scott (26 October 2023). "Is Barnbougle the best international golf resort outside America?". Golf Advisor. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  6. ^ Piotrowski, Alison (27 December 2019). "ACA". Bridestow Lavender Estate in Tasmania saved by social media. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  7. ^ Atkin, Michael (15 May 2014). "Chinese model Zhang Xinyu makes Tasmanian lavender bears an international smash hit". ABC News. Retrieved 12 February 2025.
  8. ^ "Raising the bar on ration pack snacks". DST. 21 June 2019. Retrieved 12 February 2025.

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