Fortescue vs Taranna

Taranna and Fortescue (Tas.) are neighbouring rural areas, though Taranna is more settled with a population of 167 while Fortescue (Tas.) is largely non-residential. Taranna is more accessible, with 69.8% of homes within a 10-minute walk of public transport and a walkability score of 1.8 (car-dependent). In contrast, Fortescue (Tas.) is more remote, with a drive time to the city that is a little higher at 85 minutes and a terrain slope that is well higher at 19.3%.

Both areas are almost identical in that no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, groceries, or health services. This shared lack of nearby basic services means both places remain car-dependent, even though Taranna has far more public transport stops and a higher number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.