Townsville - Mackay vs Tasmania

Townsville - Mackay and Tasmania are both vast regions with significant First Nations populations. A major difference is that Tasmania is more walkable, with a score of 4.7 (somewhat walkable) compared to 3.9 (mostly car-dependent) in Townsville - Mackay. This is reflected in the fact that 70.0% of Tasmanian homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, which is far higher than the 49.4% seen in Townsville - Mackay. Townsville - Mackay stands out for its First Nations community, where 42.6% of people have finished Year 12 and 11.0% speak a First Nations language.

Both areas sit near the national figure for the proportion of people who speak a First Nations language. They are also very similar in their total First Nations populations, with Townsville - Mackay at 31,062 and Tasmania at 30,041. While Tasmania has more homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services, Townsville - Mackay has a slightly higher typical income for First Nations households at $1,555.