Explore Scopus, Tasmania, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Scopus, TAS map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Scopus, Tasmania, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
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| 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.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Scopus, Tasmania. 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 | August 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. |