Hillwood vs Long Reach

Hillwood and Long Reach are neighbouring areas in Tasmania, but they differ significantly in how they are built and used. Hillwood is the larger of the two with 591 residents and has far more public transport stops and routes. Hillwood also has more street connectivity and more homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, at 39.5% compared to 25.0% in Long Reach. Long Reach is largely non-residential with a population of 0 and has a steeper average terrain slope of 19.6% compared to 11.6% in Hillwood.

Both areas are almost identical in their distance from the city, with drive times of 139 and 145 minutes. In both places, no homes are within a 15-minute walk of a school, health services, or groceries. While Hillwood is slightly more walkable, both are described as car-dependent.