Scopus, 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 Scopus, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
| Locality | Scopus |
| State | Tasmania (TAS) |
| Local Government Area | Circular Head Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -40.81053 |
| Longitude | 145.02295 |
| Population | 44 |
| Density | 1.5 /km² |
| Area | 29.6 km² |
| Elevation | 61 m |
| Postcode | 7330 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Hobart | 299 km northwest |
Scopus is a locality in the Circular Head Council local government area of Tasmania, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 44. The locality covers an area of 29.6 km², giving a population density of about 1.5 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 61 m above sea level. It lies approximately 299 km northwest of Hobart. Scopus is located at 40.8105°S, 145.0230°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 7330. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Scopus unfolds across a terrain that gently slopes towards the broader agricultural plains of Circular Head, its character etched by the enduring presence of rich, dark soils. It lies 118.0 km west-north-west of Devonport, TAS (from Devonport, TAS: bearing 290°T), and is situated 10.3 km west-north-west of Smithton. The landscape here is a study in verdant abundance, a patchwork of emerald pastures where sheep and cattle graze, interspersed with stands of hardy eucalypts that offer a dappled shade against the often-bright Tasmanian sky. The air carries a clean, crisp scent, a blend of damp earth and the distant tang of the sea, a subtle reminder of its coastal proximity. Even on the clearest days, a certain softness seems to imbue the light, particularly as the afternoon wanes, casting long, gentle shadows that soften the edges of the rolling hills and lend a quiet grace to the scene.
The economic heart of Scopus has long beaten to the rhythm of agriculture, with dairy farming and grazing forming the backbone of its prosperity for generations. This enduring connection to the land is evident in the well-maintained farmsteads and the quiet diligence of those who work the soil, their lives intrinsically linked to the seasons and the bounty of the earth. Historically, the area has seen its share of pioneering spirit, with settlers carving out livelihoods from the fertile ground, a legacy that continues to inform the resilient and self-reliant character of its people. While the broad agricultural base remains dominant, the occasional glimpse of a small, independent business or a local artisan hints at a quiet diversification, a subtle evolution that keeps Scopus grounded yet adaptable.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Scopus, 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 Scopus, in the Circular Head Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Scopus includes the postcode (7330), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Circular Head 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 Scopus 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. |