# North Scottsdale

Suburb / Locality · Area profile

Located in: Tasmania › Rest of Tas. › Dorset › 7260, TAS

Area: 132 km²

Sprawling across 131.7 square kilometres of the Dorset region, North Scottsdale is a sparsely populated rural area. It is an older community where over a third of residents are seniors, making it far older than the national average. This rural character is reflected in the housing, where every home is a separate house and most are large, three-plus bedroom properties. The area is deeply quiet and stable, with very few people moving in or out over recent years.

## Demographics & Identity

The community is noticeably older than the rest of Tasmania, with a typical age of 46 and a very high proportion of seniors at 33.8%. People in de facto relationships are also much more common here than in most similar areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total population | 145 | -16.2% since 2011 |
| Median age | 46 yrs | +7.0% since 2011 |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population | 3.4% | +97.7% since 2011 |
| People aged 65 and over | 33.8% | +102.8% since 2011 |
| Children under 15 | 15.2% | -43.8% since 2011 |
| People in a de facto relationship | 16.1% | +58.0% since 2011 |

**Age structure** — Seniors (65+) 33.8%, Older adults (45–64) 20.7%, Children (0–14) 15.2%, Youth (15–24) 13.8%, Young adults (25–44) 12.4%

**Marital status** — Married 41.3%, Never married 37.2%, Widowed 11.6%, Divorced 9.1%

## Ancestry & Birthplace

The population is overwhelmingly Australian or British, with 86.9% born in Australia. This results in a very low proportion of overseas-born residents compared to both the state and the nation.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People born overseas | 7.6% | +9.4% since 2011 |

**Country of birth** — Australia 86.9%, England 2.1%

**Ancestry** — Australian 50.3%, English 45.5%, Irish 6.2%, Scottish 6.2%, German 4.1%, Chinese 2.1%

## Language

English is the sole language used at home, with no one using another language. This is far below the national figure and well below the Tasmanian average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People using another language at home | 0.0% | — |
| People who speak little or no English | 0.0% | — |

**Language used at home** — English only 91.0%

## Religion

A large majority of residents, 64.1%, report having no religion. This is far above the national figure and significantly higher than the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with no religion | 64.1% | +179.0% since 2011 |

**Religious affiliation** — No religion 64.1%, Christianity 33.8%, Not stated 2.8%

## Education & Qualifications

Educational qualifications are much lower than in most areas, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Only 24.8% of residents completed Year 12, which is far below the Tasmanian and national figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Year 12 | 24.8% | +5.7% since 2011 |
| Adults with a bachelor degree or higher | 10.7% | -32.5% since 2011 |
| Schools within 3 km | 2 | — |
| Average school size | 247 | — |
| Average school ICSEA | 923 | — |

**Highest year of school** — Year 10 41.6%, Year 12 24.8%, Year 9 or below 21.2%, Year 11 2.7%

**Highest qualification level** — Certificate III / IV 35.4%, Bachelor degree 27.1%, Advanced diploma / diploma 14.6%

**Field of qualification** — Engineering & related 27.1%, Health 14.6%, Management & commerce 12.5%, Society & culture 10.4%, Agriculture & environment 6.3%, Education 6.3%

## Income

Typical household incomes are lower than in most areas and well below the national figure. However, a small group of high earners exists, as people earning $2,000 or more a week are well above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median personal income (weekly) | $698 | +88.6% since 2011 |
| Median household income (weekly) | $1,312 | +60.6% since 2011 |
| Median family income (weekly) | $1,875 | +188.5% since 2011 |
| People earning $2,000+ a week | 11.6% | — |
| Households earning $3,000+ a week | 16.4% | — |

**Household income distribution** — Under $650 32.7%, $1,500–$2,999 21.8%, $650–$1,499 18.2%, $3,000–$3,999 10.9%, $4,000 or more 5.5%

**Personal income distribution** — Under $650 42.1%, $650–$1,499 29.8%, $1,500–$2,999 18.2%, $3,000 or more 3.3%

## Health & Disability

The area has a high need for support, with 11.0% of people needing help with daily activities, which is well above the national figure. Conversely, reported mental health conditions are much lower than in most areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People with a long-term health condition | 29.0% | — |
| People with a mental health condition | 2.1% | — |
| People needing help with daily activities | 11.0% | +218.2% since 2011 |

**Long-term health conditions reported** — Arthritis 10.3%, Heart disease 9.7%, Other condition 8.3%, Asthma 6.9%, Diabetes 5.5%, Stroke 5.5%, Cancer 2.8%, Lung condition 2.8%, Mental health 2.1%

**Number of long-term health conditions** — None 64.1%, One condition 20.7%, Two conditions 9.0%, Three or more 3.4%

## Community Participation

Local residents are more likely to have served in the Defence Force than people in most other areas. Rates of unpaid housework and childcare are well below the national and state figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Volunteers | 16.5% | -33.9% since 2011 |
| People providing unpaid care | 13.2% | +17.2% since 2011 |
| People caring for children unpaid | 21.5% | -45.7% since 2011 |
| People who served in the Defence Force | 7.9% | — |
| People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework | 16.5% | -62.4% since 2011 |

## First Nations

First Nations residents here are noticeably older than those in the rest of the state. While their household incomes are well above the national and state averages, their typical personal income is a little below those figures.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people | 5 | — |
| First Nations median age | 32 yrs | — |
| First Nations median personal income | $450 | — |
| First Nations household income | $1,999 | — |

## Family & Households

A significant number of people live alone, at 32.7%, which is well above the national average. Family sizes are typical for the state, with an average of 2.4 people per home.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Average household size | 2.4 | -4.0% since 2011 |
| One-parent families | 12.5% | +193.8% since 2011 |
| People living alone | 32.7% | +56.1% since 2011 |

**Family composition** — Couples with children 51.8%, Couples without children 32.1%, One-parent families 12.5%

**Household size** — 2 people 41.8%, 1 person 32.7%, 3 people 16.4%, 4 people 10.9%

## Housing & Dwellings

Home ownership is very high, with 54.5% of houses owned outright, far above the national figure. All homes are separate houses, and 89.1% have three or more bedrooms.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Median rent (weekly) | $200 | +42.9% since 2011 |
| Median mortgage repayment (monthly) | $1,300 | +135.1% since 2011 |
| Average people per bedroom | 0.70 | -36.4% since 2011 |
| Households renting | 16.4% | +3.1% since 2011 |
| Homes owned outright | 54.5% | +27.3% since 2011 |
| Separate (detached) houses | 100.0% | +0.0% since 2011 |
| Homes with three or more bedrooms | 89.1% | -4.7% since 2011 |

**How homes are owned or rented** — Owned outright 54.5%, Owned with a mortgage 34.5%, Rented 16.4%, Other tenure 7.3%

**Types of homes** — Separate house 105.5%

**Bedrooms per home** — 3 bedrooms 54.5%, 4 bedrooms 23.6%, 2 bedrooms 20.0%, 5 or more 10.9%

**Monthly mortgage distribution** — $1,000–$1,799 63.2%, $3,000 or more 21.1%

## Transport & Vehicles

The area is entirely dependent on cars, as no one commutes via public transport. A high number of residents work from home, at 26.3%, which is far above the state average.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homes with no motor vehicle | 0.0% | — |
| People working from home | 26.3% | +74.6% since 2011 |
| Commuting by public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Public transport stops | 0 | — |
| PT stops per 1,000 people | 0.00 | — |
| Weekly PT departures per 1,000 people | 0.0 | — |
| Public transport routes | 0 | — |

**How people get to work** — Car (driver) 63.2%, Worked at home 26.3%

**Motor vehicles per home** — 2 vehicles 25.5%, 4 or more 25.5%, 3 vehicles 20.0%, 1 vehicle 18.2%

## Migration & Movement

The population is very stable, with only 20.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| People who moved in the last 5 years | 20.6% | -8.0% since 2011 |

## Jobs & Industry

Agriculture, forestry and fishing is the dominant industry, employing 40.8% of the workforce. Full-time employment is much lower here than in most other areas.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% | -73.3% since 2011 |
| Labour-force participation | 62.0% | +2.3% since 2011 |
| Employed full-time | 51.3% | -18.8% since 2011 |

**Industries people work in** — Agriculture, forestry & fishing 40.8%, Health care & social assistance 13.2%, Accommodation & food 11.8%, Construction 9.2%, Retail trade 6.6%, Other services 6.6%, Transport & warehousing 3.9%

**Occupations people work in** — Managers 26.3%, Professionals 14.5%, Clerical & administrative 14.5%, Labourers 14.5%, Technicians & trades 13.2%, Community & personal service 10.5%, Machinery operators & drivers 9.2%, Sales workers 6.6%

## Walkability

The area is completely car-dependent, with a walkability score of 0.0. There are no groceries, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk.

| Statistic | Value | Change since |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walkability score | 0.0 | — |
| Amenity types within a 15-minute walk | 0.0 | — |
| Homes with a 15-minute-city walkshed | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of groceries | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 10 min walk of public transport | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a school | 0.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of a park | 1.0% | — |
| Homes within 15 min walk of health services | 0.0% | — |
| Walkable amenities per 1,000 residents | 41.4 | — |
| Street connectivity (intersections/km²) | 1 | — |
| Mean terrain slope | 10.1% | — |

## Schools serving North Scottsdale

2 schools, 493 students, average ICSEA 923.

By sector: Government 2

By type: Secondary 1, Primary 1

| School | Sector | Type | Distance | Students |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Scottsdale High School | Government | Secondary | 8.2 km | 260 |
| Scottsdale Primary School | Government | Primary | 8.9 km | 233 |

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Interactive profile: https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL60462/north-scottsdale