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Wynyard

86 km²

A growing number of people have moved to Wynyard since 2011, making it a more prominent hub in the region. This community is defined by its accessibility and a strong connection to essential services. Most homes are close to the town centre, and the area's flat terrain makes it easy for residents to get around on foot. It provides a convenient lifestyle where health services, shops, and transport are within easy reach for a large portion of the population.

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First Nations

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Wynyard has 944 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, which is more than 78% of similar areas. While First Nations household income is well below the national figure, the unemployment rate is 8.2%, which is much lower than most areas and well below the Australian average of 12.3%.

944 First Nations people

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

29.3% Year 12 Here 29.3% Tas 33.9% Aus 37.0%

8.2% Unemployment Here 8.2% Tas 10.1% Aus 12.3%

$568 Median income Here $568 Tas $560 Aus $540

$1,200 Household income Here $1,200 Tas $1,370 Aus $1,507

Walkability

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The area is somewhat walkable, with a score of 5.4, which is a little above the Tasmanian average. This is helped by a flat terrain and the fact that 79.2% of homes are within a 10 minute walk of public transport, well above the state figure of 70.0%.

5.4 Walk score

5.2 Types ≤15 min