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Launceston

1,425 km²

Launceston is a significant regional hub with a larger First Nations population than about 83% of similar areas. It is a highly accessible city where most residents can walk to essential services and transport. This ease of movement makes it stand out from other Tasmanian regions, offering a high level of convenience for a large part of the community.

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First Nations

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There are 2,839 First Nations people here, with a typical age of 24. Unemployment for this group is 13.7%, which is well above the Tasmanian figure of 10.1%.

2,839 First Nations people

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

34.4% Year 12 Here 34.4% Tas 33.9% Aus 37.0%

13.7% Unemployment Here 13.7% Tas 10.1% Aus 12.3%

$541 Median income Here $541 Tas $560 Aus $540

$1,229 Household income Here $1,229 Tas $1,370 Aus $1,507

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The area is very walkable, with a score of 6.2 that is well above the state figure. Many homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries (77.0%) and health services (61.7%), both of which are far above Tasmanian averages.

6.2 Walk score

6.0 Types ≤15 min