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Huon Valley

1,749 km²

A low walkability score of 2.4 marks Huon Valley as a mostly car-dependent region. This large area of Tasmania relies heavily on vehicles to get around, which is reflected in the low access to shops and services on foot. The community is home to 1,865 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, a larger number than about 70% of similar areas. It is a landscape where nature dominates the layout, creating a distinct contrast between its residential pockets and the surrounding countryside.

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First Nations residents here are a little older than the national typical age of 24. The community shows a strong employment record, with an unemployment rate of 6.1% which is well below both the Tasmanian and national figures.

1,865 First Nations people

26 yrs Median age Here 26 yrs Tas 25 yrs Aus 24 yrs

30.1% Year 12 Here 30.1% Tas 33.9% Aus 37.0%

6.1% Unemployment Here 6.1% Tas 10.1% Aus 12.3%

$579 Median income Here $579 Tas $560 Aus $540

$1,427 Household income Here $1,427 Tas $1,370 Aus $1,507

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Getting around on foot is difficult here, with only 29.3% of homes having a 15-minute-city walkshed. This is far below the Tasmanian average of 53.9%, and residents have much lower access to parks, schools, and groceries than in other parts of the state.

2.4 Walk score

2.5 Types ≤15 min