Leeka vs Wingaroo

Leeka and Wingaroo are both sparsely populated areas in Tasmania. Leeka has 13 residents, while Wingaroo is currently non-residential with a population of zero. There are significant gaps in income and housing between the two; the typical personal weekly income in Wingaroo is far higher at $1,375, compared to $450 in Leeka. In contrast, Leeka has far more people per home (2.0) and per bedroom (0.90) than Wingaroo, where the typical home has only one person.

These two nearby areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining very remote with no schools, public transport, or shops within walking distance. Both are car-dependent, and both have typical resident ages well above the national figure, though Wingaroo's residents are noticeably older at 53 compared to 50 in Leeka.