Palana vs Wingaroo

Palana and Wingaroo are both sparsely populated areas in Tasmania. Palana has 23 residents, while Wingaroo is largely non-residential with a population of zero. The two areas differ sharply in income and age; the typical resident in Palana is far older at 66, while those in Wingaroo are younger at 53. Typical weekly personal income is far higher in Wingaroo at $1,375, compared to $575 in Palana. Additionally, homes in Palana are more crowded, with 1.6 people per home compared to just 1.0 in Wingaroo.

These neighbouring areas are both car-dependent, and neither has any homes within a short walk of groceries, health services or schools. They have tracked similarly since 2011, though the gap in typical weekly household income remains wide, with Wingaroo's typical income far higher at $1,375 versus $700 in Palana. Both areas sit well below the national figure for typical weekly incomes.