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Kingborough

686 km²

Daily life in Kingborough is shaped by a landscape where most homes are within a short walk of a park, but few are near shops. This sprawling community in southern Tasmania is home to 1,628 First Nations people, who fare better than many others in their state. Overall, it is a place where nature is accessible and the local First Nations community sees strong employment and income outcomes.

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First Nations people in Kingborough have a typical personal income of $722, which is well above the national figure. This strength is reflected in the unemployment rate of 6.8%, which is among the lowest for similar areas and well below the 12.3% seen across Australia.

1,628 First Nations people

27 yrs Median age Here 27 yrs Tas 25 yrs Aus 24 yrs

39.6% Year 12 Here 39.6% Tas 33.9% Aus 37.0%

6.8% Unemployment Here 6.8% Tas 10.1% Aus 12.3%

$722 Median income Here $722 Tas $560 Aus $540

$1,777 Household income Here $1,777 Tas $1,370 Aus $1,507

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While 83.4% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, only 42.7% are near groceries, which is far below the Tasmanian figure. The area's walkability score of 4.4 is about the same as the state average, though the terrain is a little steeper than usual.

4.4 Walk score

4.4 Types ≤15 min