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West Tamar - Latrobe

1,274 km²

A vast rural landscape across 1,274 square kilometres, West Tamar - Latrobe is a mainly car-dependent region of Tasmania. The area is defined by its spread-out nature, which means few homes are within walking distance of essential services like schools or shops. Despite this isolation, the community is home to 1,459 First Nations people who experience higher typical incomes and much lower unemployment rates than those in similar areas.

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First Nations residents here are generally older and better off than those in most similar areas, with a typical personal income of $628. This is consistent with a low unemployment rate of 7.7%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%.

1,459 First Nations people

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

32.0% Year 12 Here 32.0% Tas 33.9% Aus 37.0%

7.7% Unemployment Here 7.7% Tas 10.1% Aus 12.3%

$628 Median income Here $628 Tas $560 Aus $540

$1,476 Household income Here $1,476 Tas $1,370 Aus $1,507

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The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.9 that is a little below the state average. Access to basic needs is limited, as the number of homes within a 15-minute walk of health services, groceries, and schools are all far below the Tasmanian average.

3.9 Walk score

3.8 Types ≤15 min