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Break O'Day
3,299 km²
Daily life in Break O'Day depends heavily on the car, as very few residents can walk to shops or schools. This sprawling Tasmanian region is largely rural, with a small population and a few scattered hubs. While most people here live far from basic services, the area remains a quiet part of the state. It is a place where nature is accessible, but urban conveniences are few and far between.
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There are 288 First Nations people in the area. The typical First Nations resident is 27, which is noticeably older than the national figure. While unemployment among this group is well below the national rate at 8.9%, typical personal incomes are a little below the national figure.
The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 2.3, far below the Tasmanian average. Only 21.1% of homes have a 15-minute-city walkshed, and access to groceries, schools, and public transport is far below state levels.