Scopus, Tasmania
# Scopus, Tasmania

Scopus is a rural locality in the local government area (LGA) of Circular Head in the North-west and west LGA region of Tasmania. The locality is about 19 kilometres (12 mi) 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 (Montagu Road) runs through from east to north-west.

