Kayena vs Long Reach

Kayena and Long Reach are neighbouring areas in Tasmania, though they differ in how people move around. Kayena has a small population of 221 people and is more connected, with two public transport routes and stops. In contrast, Long Reach is largely non-residential and has no public transport. This makes Kayena far more accessible, with 10.9% of homes within a 15-minute walk of public transport, while Long Reach has none. However, Long Reach is more likely to have homes within a 15-minute walk of a park, at 25% compared to 0% in Kayena.

Both areas are car-dependent and have almost no local amenities within walking distance, such as groceries, schools or health services. They also share a similar distance to the city, taking around 145 to 150 minutes to reach. The gaps between these two places have remained stable, with the differences in their infrastructure and accessibility showing little change over time.