Central Coast - Devonport vs Huon Valley

Central Coast - Devonport and Huon Valley are two large Tasmanian regions with very different layouts. Central Coast - Devonport is more walkable and connected, with a typical walkability score of 4.6 (somewhat walkable) compared to 2.4 (mostly car-dependent) in Huon Valley. Residents in Central Coast - Devonport have much better access to essentials on foot, with 56.9% living within 15 minutes of a school and 52.4% near groceries, while Huon Valley sees only 22.2% and 28.2% for those needs. Central Coast - Devonport also has a much larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, totaling 3,895 people.

These two areas have tracked closely in some respects since 2011, particularly regarding their First Nations populations. Both have a typical First Nations age of 26 years and similar Year 12 completion rates of around 30%. While Central Coast - Devonport has far more homes within a short walk of public transport (76.2% versus 33.6%), both areas have a similar share of First Nations people who speak a traditional language, sitting around 1%.