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Kingborough
686 km²
First Nations people in Kingborough earn much more than those in most similar areas. This is a large regional community where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander residents see far lower unemployment and higher school completion rates than the state and national figures. The area covers over 680 square kilometres of varied terrain. It blends these strong social outcomes with a layout where many residents enjoy easy access to parks but fewer can walk to basic shops.
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The First Nations community here is larger than in 90% of similar areas. It is marked by strong economic outcomes, with a typical personal income of $722 and an unemployment rate of 6.8%, which is well below the national figure of 12.3%.
Most homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, though only 42.7% are near groceries, which is far below the Tasmania figure. The area is somewhat walkable, though a slightly steeper terrain than the state average may affect movement.