Scottsdale, Tasmania — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Scottsdale, in the Dorset Council local government area.
| Locality | Scottsdale |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Dorset Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -41.16946 |
| Longitude | 147.52272 |
| Population | 2,302 |
| Density | 45.9 /km² |
| Area | 50.1 km² |
| Elevation | 202 m |
| Postcode | 7260 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 191 km north |
Scottsdale is a locality in the Dorset Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It has a population of approximately 2,302. The locality covers an area of 50.1 km², giving a population density of about 45.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 202 m above sea level. It lies approximately 191 km north of Hobart. Scottsdale is located at 41.1695°S, 147.5227°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7260. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Scottsdale rests in a broad valley, a place where the land exhales a cool, damp breath, even on a clear day. It lies 43.4 km north-east of Launceston, TAS (from Launceston, TAS: bearing 48°T), and is situated 18.3 km south-south-east of Bridport. The country here unfurls in soft, green waves, a patchwork of pastures and cultivation that climbs towards the bruised-purple flanks of distant hills. Ancient, gnarled gums, their bark a mosaic of grey and ochre, stand sentinel on the edges of paddocks, their branches reaching like arthritic fingers towards a sky that frequently wears a veil of high, thin cloud. The air itself carries a clean, earthy fragrance, mingled with the faint, sweet scent of damp soil and the sharp tang of eucalypt. It is a landscape that feels both expansive and intimate, drawing the eye across rolling vistas while grounding the spirit in the immediate embrace of fertile earth.
Scottsdale's story is one of agricultural endeavour, a place where the fertile plains have long been the lifeblood of its economy. For generations, this valley has yielded bountiful harvests, its rich soil a testament to the dedication of those who have worked it. The local economy, while rooted in farming and grazing, has also seen the subtle influence of tourism, drawn to the region's natural beauty and the quiet charm of its country roads. The Ringarooma River, a silver ribbon winding through the landscape, has been a constant companion, shaping the land and sustaining its life. Visitors often remark on the unhurried pace of life in Scottsdale, a gentle rhythm that echoes the steady pulse of the seasons and the enduring connection between the people and the land they inhabit.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Scottsdale, Tasmania with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Scottsdale, in the Dorset Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Scottsdale includes the postcode (7260), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Dorset Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Scottsdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |