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
Scottsdale, from North Scottsdale; Mount Barrow can be seen in the background
Scottsdale is located in Tasmania
Scottsdale
Scottsdale
Coordinates41°10′S 147°31′E / 41.167°S 147.517°E / -41.167; 147.517
Population2,373 (2016 census)[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 Mean min temp Annual rainfall
17.3 °C
63 °F
7.1 °C
45 °F
987.1 mm
38.9 in

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

  1. Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Scottsdale (State Suburb)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 23 July 2017.  
  2. "Scottsdale (West Minstone Road)". Climate statistics for Australian locations. Bureau of Meteorology. Retrieved 23 January 2010.