Scopus, Tasmania

Scopus is a rural locality in the local government area of Circular Head in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about west of the town of Smithton. The 2016 census recorded a population of 48 for the state suburb of Scopus.

History

Scopus was gazetted as a locality in 1973. It is believed that the name comes from Mount Scopus in Jerusalem.

Geography

The waters of inlets of Bass Strait form much of the northern and eastern boundaries.

Road infrastructure

Route C215 runs through from east to north-west.