Circular Head
Scopus
Scopus at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
56
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Scopus.
Scopus (7330) sits in the Circular Head region of Tasmania.
Scopus has roughly 56 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Scopus scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Scopus's population at 56, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (44% own, 17% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
56
Median age
36
Family households
67%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$213/wk
Owner occupied
44%
Renter occupied
17%
At a deeper level
56
Median age: 36
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Scopus.
Local schools for Scopus
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Government School Catchment
Smithton High School
Smithton Primary School
Edith Creek Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Scopus.
- What is the Scopus postcode?
- Scopus is in the 7330 postcode, in TAS, in the Circular Head region.
- What is the average rent in Scopus?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $213.
- What schools are in Scopus?
- There are 5 schools serving Scopus on this page, including Smithton High School, Smithton Primary School, Circular Head Christian School.
- How walkable is Scopus?
- Scopus has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Scopus?
- Scopus is close to Mella, Montagu, Christmas Hills, Broadmeadows, West Montagu.
- What is the population of Scopus?
- Scopus has approximately 56 residents. The median age is 36.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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