Circular Head
Scotchtown
Scotchtown at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
274
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Scotchtown.
Scotchtown (7330) sits in the Circular Head region of Tasmania.
Scotchtown has roughly 274 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Scotchtown 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 Scotchtown's population at 274, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
274
Median age
35
Family households
86%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
274
Median age: 35
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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 Scotchtown.
Local schools for Scotchtown
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Government School Catchment
Smithton Primary School
Smithton High School
Edith Creek Primary School
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Frequently asked
About Scotchtown.
- What is the Scotchtown postcode?
- Scotchtown is in the 7330 postcode, in TAS, in the Circular Head region.
- What is the average rent in Scotchtown?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $270.
- What schools are in Scotchtown?
- There are 5 schools serving Scotchtown on this page, including Circular Head Christian School, Smithton Primary School, St Peter Chanel Catholic School.
- How walkable is Scotchtown?
- Scotchtown has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Scotchtown?
- Scotchtown is close to Irishtown, Smithton, Broadmeadows, Alcomie, Christmas Hills.
- What is the population of Scotchtown?
- Scotchtown has approximately 274 residents. The median age is 35.
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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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