Scottsdale
At $482,500, the median house price in Scottsdale is well below the national median for freestanding homes, yet the suburb has delivered a 6.0% compound annual growth rate over 30 years, turning a $84,250 entry point in 1996 into today's peak. Household income sits in the 11.5th percentile nationally, making this one of Tasmania's lower-income communities, yet mortgage-to-income at 24.4% and rent-to-income at 21.8% both sit below stress thresholds. The median age of 47 is 7.0 years above the national figure, and the senior share grew 6.5 points over the decade, underscoring an aging trajectory that shapes everything from housing demand to local service needs.
Population
2,408
Median Age
47.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$965/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$482K
YTD 2026
The $482,500 median house price is the current peak in Scottsdale's 30-year price history, up from $410,000 in 2024 and $467,500 in 2025, a 17.7% rise over two years. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,018, and at 24.4% of income these sit below the 30% stress threshold, making ownership more accessible than many Australian markets. The stock is overwhelmingly detached, with 93.1% separate houses and only 6.0% semi-detached, leaving apartments at just 0.4% of dwellings. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 57.1%, and 4-plus bedroom homes account for 19.9%, so buyers find generous floor plans compared to urban markets. A high 43.4% of dwellings are owned outright, a sign of long-term, low-debt residents rather than speculative turnover.
For Buyers
The $482,500 median house price is the current peak in Scottsdale's 30-year price history, up from $410,000 in 2024 and $467,500 in 2025, a 17.7% rise over two years. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,018, and at 24.4% of income these sit below the 30% stress threshold, making ownership more accessible than many Australian markets. The stock is overwhelmingly detached, with 93.1% separate houses and only 6.0% semi-detached, leaving apartments at just 0.4% of dwellings. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 57.1%, and 4-plus bedroom homes account for 19.9%, so buyers find generous floor plans compared to urban markets. A high 43.4% of dwellings are owned outright, a sign of long-term, low-debt residents rather than speculative turnover.
For Investors
Scottsdale's rental market is smaller than the ownership base, with 26.1% of households renting at a median $210 per week. At that rent against a $482,500 median, the gross yield sits near 2.3%, low but improving as prices have risen faster than rents since 2024. The vacancy rate of 8.3% is elevated, signalling more supply than demand in the rental segment, which puts downward pressure on rents. Migration is balanced: net internal arrivals average 23 per year and overseas arrivals add 19, providing modest but steady population support. The population trend is nearly flat at minus 0.04% annually, and medium forecasts hold the broader area around 6,950 through 2031. With only 0 development applications in the past 12 months, new supply is not a risk, but low rental demand growth limits yield expansion.
Schools in Scottsdale iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Scottsdale Primary School
K-6 · 233 students
Scottsdale High School
7-12 · 260 students
Demographics
The median age of 47 is 7.0 years above the national average, and the senior share grew 6.5 points over the decade while the working-age share fell 2.3 points, confirming a steady aging trajectory. The population of 2,408 is Anglo-Celtic in origin: English ancestry leads at 1,106 residents, followed by Irish (202) and Scottish (175). Overseas-born residents make up just 7.8%, which is 13.8 percentage points below the national figure, making this a locally-rooted, low-migration community. University qualifications reach only 12.9%, which is 17.2 points below the national rate, reflecting the trade and primary-industry base rather than a knowledge-sector workforce. Average household size is 2.2, slightly below the national average, consistent with the older resident profile and 36.1% of families being couples without children.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
93.1%
Houses
6.0%
Townhouse
0.4%
Apartment
Tenure
Scottsdale's housing stock is dominated by separate houses at 93.1%, one of the most detached-dominant profiles you will find in any Australian town. Of the 30-year price history spanning 31 data points, the market reached its current peak of $482,500 in 2026, up 472.7% from the $84,250 trough in 1997, equivalent to a 6.0% compound annual growth rate. Tenure is skewed toward ownership: 43.4% own outright and 30.5% carry a mortgage, leaving only 26.1% renting. Three-bedroom dwellings account for 57.1%, and 4-plus bedroom homes are 19.9%, so the stock leans toward family-sized rather than investor-sized configurations. Mortgage-to-income at 24.4% stays below the stress benchmark, and rent-to-income at 21.8% is similarly comfortable, meaning housing costs are manageable relative to local incomes.
Median House Price Trend
Source: State Valuer-General
Mortgage / mo
$1,018
Rent / wk
$210
HH Size
2.2
Personal Income / wk
$543
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
8.3%
Unoccupied
90
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.4%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
36.1%
Couples, no children
1,785
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads employment at 13.9% of local workers (62 people), followed by Education at 11.2% (50) and Agriculture at 11.0% (49), with Manufacturing at 10.1% and Construction at 9.6% rounding out the top five. This distribution reflects a regional service-centre pattern common to Tasmanian country towns, where healthcare and schools anchor the public-sector base while farming and timber underpin private employment. The participation rate of 46.7% is low compared to national norms, because the aging population leaves 836 residents outside the labour force entirely. Unemployment is 5.2%, above the national average. SEIFA scores place Scottsdale in decile 2 on both IRSAD and IRSD nationally, indicating significant relative disadvantage, while the IEO score of 887 reaches only decile 1, the lowest tier for education and occupation advantage.
Unemployment
4.3%
Labour Force
3,386
Unemployed
145
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
59.3%
Part-time
35.5%
Participation
46.7%
Employed
888
Occupations
Top Industries
University
12.9%
Postgraduate
3.3%
Born Overseas
7.8%
Dwellings
990
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high: 87.4% of residents drive to work, compared to national figures where public transport carries a substantially larger share, while only 0.5% use public transport and 6.8% walk or cycle. No schools are recorded within the Scottsdale suburb boundary in this dataset, so families depend on facilities in the broader Northeast Tasmania area. Crime statistics are not available for this suburb at the SA2 level. SEIFA's IRSAD places Scottsdale in decile 2 nationally, indicating below-average access to advantage across income, education and occupation. Volunteering is notably high at 23.5% of residents, above typical national rates, and 10.1% of residents require daily assistance, reflecting the older age structure. Rent-to-income at 21.8% keeps housing costs manageable, and the low housing density of 48 persons per square kilometre provides a spacious, semi-rural lifestyle.
Drive
87.4%
Public Transport
0.5%
Walk / Cycle
6.8%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
-0.04%/yr
(-3 people/yr)
EstablishedPopulation in the broader area held near 7,020 in 2023-2024 before ticking up to 7,076 in 2025, but the underlying trend is flat to marginally negative at minus 0.04% per year. Medium forecasts for the statistical area project a gentle decline from 6,959 in 2026 to 6,946 by 2031. Migration is balanced rather than growth-driving: internal arrivals average 23 per year and overseas arrivals add 19. The 10-year population change was just 0.1%, and the youth share fell 3.3 points over the decade. Rent grew 46.7% over the period against 20.1% real income growth, meaning housing affordability tightened even as prices remained accessible by national standards. The gentrification score of 29 reflects early signs of change but at a very low level, and the broader trajectory remains one of stable, slowly aging demographics rather than transformation.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+19
Net Internal / yr
+23
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Scottsdale compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scottsdale a good suburb to live in?
Scottsdale suits residents who want affordable, spacious housing in a regional Tasmanian setting. The $482,500 median house price is accessible by national standards, mortgage-to-income sits at 24.4% well below the 30% stress threshold, and 93.1% of dwellings are separate houses. The trade-off is limited public transport at 0.5% usage and SEIFA decile 2 scores reflecting below-average economic advantage.
What is the median house price in Scottsdale?
The median house price is $482,500 as of 2026, the current 30-year peak. It rose from $410,000 in 2024 and $467,500 in 2025, a 17.7% gain over two years. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,018 and weekly rent is $210. The 30-year compound annual growth rate is 6.0% from an $84,250 starting point in 1996.
What schools are in Scottsdale?
No schools are recorded within the Scottsdale suburb boundary in this dataset. The suburb is the main service centre for Northeast Tasmania, so educational facilities serving the area are likely captured under nearby localities. Only 12.9% of residents hold university qualifications, which is 17.2 points below the national figure, reflecting a trade and agriculture workforce base.
Is Scottsdale safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Scottsdale at the SA2 level in this dataset. As a contextual indicator, the suburb sits in SEIFA IRSAD decile 2 nationally, indicating below-average socioeconomic advantage. The volunteering rate of 23.5% suggests strong community engagement relative to national norms, which is often associated with social cohesion.
Is Scottsdale good for property investment?
The 30-year CAGR of 6.0% is a positive long-run signal, and recent price growth from $410,000 in 2024 to $482,500 in 2026 shows momentum. However, the vacancy rate of 8.3% is elevated and weekly rent of $210 gives a gross yield near 2.3%, below most investor benchmarks. Near-flat population forecasts through 2031 mean capital growth will depend on regional demand rather than population expansion.
How is Scottsdale's population changing?
Growth is effectively flat. The suburb's population of 2,408 sits within a statistical area that moved from 7,020 in 2023 to 7,076 in 2025, but medium forecasts project a gentle decline to 6,946 by 2031. The 10-year change was just 0.1% and the annual trend is minus 0.04%. The community is aging, with the senior share up 6.5 points over the decade and the median age at 47, which is 7.0 years above national.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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