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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

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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Braddon (Murchison) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Tasmania
Postcode
7330
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
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
Elevation
0m

🚌 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)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

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.