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Geeveston

3 km²

Tucked into the Huon Valley of Tasmania, Geeveston is a small town where most daily needs are within easy reach. It is a very walkable place, with the vast majority of homes situated close to shops, schools, and health services. The community is modest in size, though it supports a First Nations population that is notably younger than the state and national averages.

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First Nations

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There are 120 First Nations people here, with a typical age of 22, which is noticeably younger than the Tasmanian figure. However, this group faces challenges, with an unemployment rate of 18.4% that is well above the national average, and Year 12 completion rates far below the rest of Australia.

120 First Nations people

22 yrs Median age Here 22 yrs Tas 25 yrs Aus 24 yrs

26.2% Year 12 Here 26.2% Tas 33.9% Aus 37.0%

18.4% Unemployment Here 18.4% Tas 10.1% Aus 12.3%

$478 Median income Here $478 Tas $560 Aus $540

$1,218 Household income Here $1,218 Tas $1,370 Aus $1,507

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This is a very walkable town with a score of 6.8, well above the state average. Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of essential services, including health care (85.3%) and groceries (85.1%), which is far above the typical Tasmanian experience.

6.8 Walk score

7.0 Types ≤15 min