The size of Upper Scamander is approximately 98.5 square kilometres. It has 14 parks covering nearly 85.2% of total area. The population of Upper Scamander in 2011 was 718 people. By 2016 the population was 28 showing a population decline of 96.1% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in Upper Scamander is 60-69 years. Households in Upper Scamander are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in Upper Scamander work in a managers occupation. In 2011, 71.7% of the homes in Upper Scamander were owner-occupied compared with 100% in 2016.