Longford - Evandale vs Launceston

Longford - Evandale and Launceston are nearby Tasmanian areas with very different levels of accessibility. Launceston is very walkable, with far more homes within a 15-minute walk of health services (61.7% compared to 30.9%) and schools (72.1% versus 51.2%). Launceston also has a far larger First Nations population, with 2,839 people compared to 296 in Longford - Evandale.

The two areas share similar proportions of people who speak a First Nations language. However, the gap in First Nations outcomes is striking; for example, unemployment is well higher in Launceston at 13.7%, while Longford - Evandale is much lower at 6.0%. Typical personal income for First Nations people in Longford - Evandale is also well higher at $690, which sits well above the national figure.