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Cygnet

2 km²

A diverse range of ages and backgrounds defines the community of Cygnet. This small hub in the Huon Valley stands out for its exceptional accessibility, where almost every home is within a short walk of health services, groceries, and schools. It is a place where daily needs are easily met on foot, making it far more walkable than most other Tasmanian towns. This ease of movement supports a local population that includes a small but distinct First Nations community.

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First Nations residents here are noticeably older than the national figure, with a typical age of 32. While Year 12 completion is far below the Tasmanian average, the unemployment rate of 5.7% is well below both state and national levels.

200 First Nations people

32 yrs Median age Here 32 yrs Tas 25 yrs Aus 24 yrs

23.4% Year 12 Here 23.4% Tas 33.9% Aus 37.0%

5.7% Unemployment Here 5.7% Tas 10.1% Aus 12.3%

$495 Median income Here $495 Tas $560 Aus $540

$1,166 Household income Here $1,166 Tas $1,370 Aus $1,507

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Cygnet is very walkable, with a score of 6.6 which is well above the Tasmanian average. About 92% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and 92.1% of residents can walk to health services within 15 minutes, a figure far above the state average.

6.6 Walk score

7.3 Types ≤15 min