West Coast vs Wilderness - West

West Coast (Tas.) and Wilderness - West are both large, remote parts of Tasmania, but they differ greatly in how they are settled. West Coast (Tas.) is home to 4,320 people and 182 businesses, while Wilderness - West is largely non-residential with a population of zero. Residents in Wilderness - West are far older, with a typical age of 69 compared to 47 in West Coast (Tas.). Infrastructure is also concentrated in West Coast (Tas.), which has six schools, 17 public transport stops, and a population of 347 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, whereas Wilderness - West has none of these.

Both areas report typical weekly incomes that are lower than the national figure. While the gap in typical income is small, with West Coast (Tas.) a little higher at $548 compared to $450 in Wilderness - West, the two areas remain very different in their layout. West Coast (Tas.) has a bit more street connectivity and more walkable amenities like food and drink, while Wilderness - West is almost entirely dominated by parks.