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Kentish

1,156 km²

A diverse mix of ages and backgrounds defines the rural landscape of Kentish. The area is sparsely populated across a huge land area, with a First Nations community that is noticeably older than the national average. Most residents rely on cars to get around, as the town is spread out with few services within walking distance. It remains a quiet, residential part of the Tasmanian countryside.

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First Nations

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There are 397 First Nations people here, and the typical age is 30, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 24. While the unemployment rate of 10.1% is a little below the Australian average, Year 12 completion is far below both state and national levels at 23.2%.

397 First Nations people

30 yrs Median age Here 30 yrs Tas 25 yrs Aus 24 yrs

23.2% Year 12 Here 23.2% Tas 33.9% Aus 37.0%

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

$503 Median income Here $503 Tas $560 Aus $540

$1,363 Household income Here $1,363 Tas $1,370 Aus $1,507

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Getting around without a car is difficult in Kentish, as the walkability score is far below the state average. Only 28.6% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and access to parks and schools is far below the Tasmanian average.

1.9 Walk score

2.0 Types ≤15 min