Cradle Mountain vs Middlesex

Cradle Mountain and Middlesex (Tas.) are both sparsely populated areas in Tasmania. There are significant differences in income and household size. Cradle Mountain is much wealthier, with a typical weekly family income of $2,750 compared to $1,375 in Middlesex (Tas.). Residents in Cradle Mountain are also far older, with a typical age of 30, while the typical age in Middlesex (Tas.) is just 16. Homes in Middlesex (Tas.) are much more crowded, with 5.0 people per home compared to 1.5 in Cradle Mountain.

Both areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining car-dependent with no public transport stops or routes. They share a lack of nearby services, as no homes in either area are within a 15-minute walk of a school, park, or health service. While Cradle Mountain has slightly more walkable amenities, both places are very far below the national figure for typical household incomes.