City of Launceston
West Scottsdale
West Scottsdale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
57
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about West Scottsdale.
West Scottsdale (7260) sits in the Launceston region of Tasmania.
West Scottsdale has roughly 57 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Side by side
Compare West Scottsdale with a nearby suburb.
Median, growth, schools, walkability, all in one view.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
West Scottsdale 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put West Scottsdale's population at 57, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
57
Median age
57
Family households
85%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$210/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$240/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
57
Median age: 57
Free appraisal
What’s your home worth in West Scottsdale?
A local agent who actually sells in West Scottsdale will give you an honest number, backed by recent comparable sales. Free, no commitment to list.
Get property alerts for West Scottsdale
Be the first to know when new listings hit the market.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in West Scottsdale.
Local schools for West Scottsdale
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Scottsdale Primary School
Scottsdale High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About West Scottsdale.
- What is the West Scottsdale postcode?
- West Scottsdale is in the 7260 postcode, in TAS, in the City of Launceston region.
- What is the average rent in West Scottsdale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $210, for units it's $240.
- What schools are in West Scottsdale?
- There are 2 schools serving West Scottsdale on this page, including Scottsdale Primary School, Scottsdale High School.
- How walkable is West Scottsdale?
- West Scottsdale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near West Scottsdale?
- West Scottsdale is close to Lietinna, Blumont, Springfield, Nabowla, Scottsdale.
- What is the population of West Scottsdale?
- West Scottsdale has approximately 57 residents. The median age is 57.
For Sale
For Rent
West Scottsdale
Guides
Surrounding Suburbs
Side by side
Compare West Scottsdale vs a nearby suburb
See median prices, growth, schools, walkability and risk side by side in one view.
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 →
Always dated
Every figure on this page carries its source and as-of date in a tooltip. If a figure looks off to you, tell us and we’ll fix it within a week.
No login
No paywall, no sign-up, no download form. The suburb data is the product. We earn from partner brokers and agents on the rare occasion you ask for one.
Want a real human to help with West Scottsdale?
If you’ve looked at the numbers and want someone to talk it through, whether that’s an agent, broker, accountant or conveyancer, we’ll find the right person for your situation. Free, no commitment.
Get connected