Scottsdale Tasmania

Scottsdale is the largest town in north-east Tasmania, Australia, serving as the administrative and economic centre of the Dorset Council region. …
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.
  • Population: 2,408 (2021)
  • Postcode(s): 7260
  • Elevation: 198 m (650 ft)
  • 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

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