Central Coast - Devonport vs Launceston

Central Coast - Devonport and Launceston are both large regions in Tasmania, but they differ sharply in how people get around. Launceston is very walkable, with 77.0% of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and 61.7% within reach of health services. In contrast, Central Coast - Devonport is somewhat walkable, with only 52.4% of homes near groceries and 33.9% near health services. Launceston also has far more homes within walking distance of parks, schools, and public transport.

These two areas have tracked similarly since 2011, though some gaps remain. For First Nations residents, the typical personal income is nearly the same in both places. Central Coast - Devonport has a well larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, and these residents are slightly older, with a typical age of 26 compared to 24 in Launceston. However, First Nations Year 12 completion is well higher in Launceston at 34.4%.