Scottsdale, Tasmania

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
Coordinates	41°10′S 147°31′E
Population	2,373 (2016 census)[1]
Postcode(s)	7260
Elevation	198 m (650 ft)[2]
Location	22 km (14 mi) from Bridport 63 km (39 mi) from Launceston 89 km (55 mi) from St Helens 252 km (157 mi) from Hobart
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.