Scottsdale, Tasmania
town in Tasmania, Australia
Scottsdale is a town in the north-east of Tasmania, Australia. It is 63 km northeast of Launceston and 22 km southeast of town of Bridport. It is part of the Dorset Council.
| Scottsdale Tasmania | |||||||||
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 Scottsdale, from North Scottsdale; Mount Barrow can be seen in the background | |||||||||
  Scottsdale | |||||||||
| Coordinates | 41°10′S 147°31′E / 41.167°S 147.517°E | ||||||||
| Population | 2,373 (2016 census)[1] | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7260 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 198 m (650 ft)[2] | ||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Dorset Council | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Bass | ||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Bass | ||||||||
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The area was first surveyed in 1855 and was described as, "the best soil on the island ... well watered, with a mild climate" by surveyor James Scott. The town was named after him. Scottsdale is now a major agricultural centre.
References
change- ↑ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Scottsdale (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 23 July 2017.
- ↑ "Scottsdale (West Minstone Road)". Climate statistics for Australian locations. Bureau of Meteorology. Retrieved 23 January 2010.
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