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Southern Midlands

2,600 km²

Southern Midlands has remained a predominantly rural landscape since 2011. This sprawling area is defined by its vast size and a low-density layout that makes it very different from urban Tasmanian hubs. It is a place where the car is essential for daily life and where the landscape is far more open than in most parts of the state. The community is characterized by its wide-open spaces and a reliance on vehicles to reach basic services.

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First Nations

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There are 455 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people here. This group has an unemployment rate of 7.4%, which is much lower than most similar areas and well below the national figure of 12.3%. Typical household incomes for First Nations residents are $1,597, which is higher than most areas.

455 First Nations people

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

31.2% Year 12 Here 31.2% Tas 33.9% Aus 37.0%

7.4% Unemployment Here 7.4% Tas 10.1% Aus 12.3%

$620 Median income Here $620 Tas $560 Aus $540

$1,597 Household income Here $1,597 Tas $1,370 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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The area is very car-dependent, with a walkability score of 1.9, far below the Tasmanian figure of 4.7. This is seen in the fact that only 17.8% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries and only 10.3% are near health services, both of which are far below state averages.

1.9 Walk score

2.1 Types ≤15 min