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Scopus

TAS 7330 • Tasmania

56
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
39.44 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralCoastalAgriculturalCar-Dependent
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About Scopus

Scopus is a small rural locality in the Table Cape area of north-western Tasmania, situated approximately 20 kilometres north-west of Burnie on the Bass Strait coast. Covering around 39 square kilometres, it recorded a 2021 Census population of 56 residents. The locality lies within the Circular Head or Waratah-Wynyard Council area, in a region of productive coastal farmland and dairy country.

The Table Cape area, with its distinctive basalt plateau and lighthouse, is one of north-western Tasmania's most iconic landmarks and a popular tourist viewpoint. The nearby town of Wynyard provides shopping, schools, and community services for Scopus residents, while Burnie offers a wider range of regional facilities. A private vehicle is essential; limited bus services connect the north-west coast. The dramatic coastal scenery, tulip farms, and rich farming heritage define the character of this north-west Tasmanian locality.

Scopus falls under postcode 7330 and is governed by the Circular Head Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Braddon, while state elections fall under the Braddon (Murchison) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Tasmania
Postcode
7330
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Circular Head
Federal Electorate
Braddon
State Electorate
Braddon (Murchison)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Hobart (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-40.78°, 145.06°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
39.44 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 7330

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 7330, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$44,058
Median 2023–24
$52,248
▲ 18.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$60,686

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 7330; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Redline Coaches (Wynyard) — Burnie / Launceston 15 min to Burnie

Commute to Launceston CBD

Distance
140 km
By Train
No direct train; drive to Launceston (~1 hr 45 min)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 30 min - 2 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 15 min - 1 hr 30 min

🛣️ Bass Highway provides main route along the north-west coast

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Coastal rural locality; car required for most errands, Wynyard services 5 km away

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
56
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scopus known for? +

Scopus is near the iconic Table Cape, one of north-west Tasmania's most dramatic viewpoints with its historic lighthouse overlooking Bass Strait. The area is known for tulip farming and rich coastal farmland.

How far is Scopus from Launceston? +

Scopus is approximately 140 kilometres north-west of Launceston, roughly a 1.5 to 2 hour drive via the Bass Highway.

Does Scopus have public transport? +

Redline Coaches operate from nearby Wynyard, approximately 5 kilometres away, to Burnie and Launceston.

What is the population of Scopus? +

According to the 2021 Census, Scopus has a population of approximately 56 residents in this north-west Tasmanian locality.

Is Scopus a good place to live? +

Scopus suits those who appreciate the dramatic coastal scenery of north-west Tasmania, with Wynyard's services nearby and the Table Cape area's natural and agricultural beauty on the doorstep.

What is the postcode for Scopus? +

The postcode for Scopus is 7330, covering this coastal farming locality in north-west Tasmania.