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Tasmania - South-East Coast

3,794 km²

A diverse mix of age groups defines the Tasmania - South-East Coast region. While the broader area is largely car-dependent, it supports a First Nations population of 1,182 people. The region is sprawling and rural, which means most residents live far from shops and services. This creates a landscape where daily life relies heavily on vehicles rather than walking.

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The First Nations community here is noticeably older than in other areas, with a typical age of 29. While 30.8% of First Nations residents finished Year 12—which is well below the national figure—the unemployment rate of 10.6% is a little below the Australian average.

1,182 First Nations people

29 yrs Median age Here 29 yrs Tas 25 yrs Aus 24 yrs

30.8% Year 12 Here 30.8% Tas 33.9% Aus 37.0%

10.6% Unemployment Here 10.6% Tas 10.1% Aus 12.3%

$552 Median income Here $552 Tas $560 Aus $540

$1,412 Household income Here $1,412 Tas $1,370 Aus $1,507

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Most of the region is car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.0 that is well below the state average. Very few homes are within a short walk of essential services; for example, only 19.2% are near health services, far below the 39.3% seen across Tasmania.

3.0 Walk score

3.0 Types ≤15 min