Ulverstone - Penguin vs Zeehan - Franklin

Ulverstone - Penguin and Zeehan - Franklin are two different Tasmanian regions with contrasting layouts. Zeehan - Franklin has a higher share of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services (65.4% compared to 31.0% in Ulverstone - Penguin) and groceries (76.4% versus 50.7%). Ulverstone - Penguin has a far larger Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population, with 1,625 people compared to 347 in Zeehan - Franklin.

Both areas have similar First Nations unemployment rates, which sit near the national figure. While they are both rated as somewhat walkable, the nature of that walkability differs. Ulverstone - Penguin has far higher street connectivity and more homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport. In contrast, Zeehan - Franklin has more homes within a 15-minute walk of schools, parks and health services.