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Meander Valley

3,370 km²

Lower unemployment rates for First Nations people set Meander Valley apart from much of the country. This rural Tasmanian region is largely car-dependent, with very few residents able to walk to shops or transport. While it is a sprawling area, it supports a First Nations community that is notably younger than the national figure. The region is defined by its vast landscapes and a lifestyle where a car is essential for most daily needs.

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The First Nations community here is quite young, with a typical age of 23. While Year 12 completion at 28.6% is well below the national figure, the unemployment rate of 7.1% is much lower than most similar areas.

502 First Nations people

23 yrs Median age Here 23 yrs Tas 25 yrs Aus 24 yrs

28.6% Year 12 Here 28.6% Tas 33.9% Aus 37.0%

7.1% Unemployment Here 7.1% Tas 10.1% Aus 12.3%

$549 Median income Here $549 Tas $560 Aus $540

$1,362 Household income Here $1,362 Tas $1,370 Aus $1,507

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Most residents are car-dependent, as the walkability score of 2.8 is far below the Tasmanian figure. Only 33.5% of homes are within a 10-minute walk of public transport, and access to parks and schools is far below the state average.

2.8 Walk score

3.1 Types ≤15 min