Jetsonville
TAS 7260 • Tasmania
About Jetsonville
Jetsonville is a quiet rural locality in north-east Tasmania, situated within the Dorset local government area approximately 8 kilometres north-west of the town of Scottsdale. Spanning around 55 square kilometres of farming and bushland, the locality had a 2021 Census population of 147 residents and is set in the rolling agricultural landscapes typical of Tasmania's north-east interior. The area supports mixed farming, including dairying and timber production, reflecting the land use patterns of the broader Dorset region.
Residents of Jetsonville are well-placed to access the services of nearby Scottsdale, which serves as the main centre for north-east Tasmania and offers supermarkets, schools, medical facilities, and community amenities. The locality's rural surroundings provide a relaxed, semi-isolated lifestyle with easy access to the north-east's scenic countryside, including the Blue Tier plateau and the forested hinterland popular with mountain bikers and bushwalkers. With Launceston approximately 90 kilometres to the south-west, Jetsonville appeals to those who value the tranquillity of rural north-east Tasmania.
Jetsonville falls under postcode 7260 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Bass (Windermere) electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Redline Coaches / regional services — Scottsdale / Launceston Approx. 10–15 min to Scottsdale; 1 hr 30 min to Launceston
Commute to Launceston CBD
🛣️ Access via Scottsdale Road and Tasman Highway; Scottsdale is the primary service town at approx. 8 km
Jetsonville is a dispersed rural locality with no local commercial services; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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20 Coplestone Street
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Mary Street