Scottsdale, Tasmania
| Scottsdale Tasmania | |||||||||
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Scottsdale, from North Scottsdale; Mount Barrow can be seen in the background | |||||||||
| Coordinates | 41°9′40″S 147°30′59″E / 41.16111°S 147.51639°E | ||||||||
| Population | 2,408 (2021) | ||||||||
| Postcode(s) | 7260 | ||||||||
| Elevation | 198 m (650 ft) | ||||||||
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| LGA(s) | Dorset Council | ||||||||
| State electorate(s) | Bass | ||||||||
| Federal division(s) | Bass | ||||||||
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Scottsdale is the largest town in north-east Tasmania, Australia, serving as the administrative and economic centre of the Dorset Council region. Located on the Tasman Highway, it connects Launceston to the east coast and acts as a key service hub for surrounding agricultural areas. The town has a strong historical association with potato and dairy farming, forestry, and poppy cultivation, industries that continue to support its economy. In recent years, Scottsdale has expanded into tourism, with attractions such as Barnbougle Dunes Golf Links and the Bridestowe Lavender Estate farm drawing visitors. It is also home to the Defence Science and Technology Group's nutrition research facility.
Scottsdale is part of the federal Division of Bass and the state electoral division of the same name. According to the 2021 Australian census, Scottsdale had a population of 2,408 residents.