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Zeehan - Franklin

9,584 km²

Spanning over 9,500 square kilometres across the West Coast, Zeehan - Franklin is a vast region of Tasmania with a small, concentrated hub. The area is notably walkable, with many residents living within a short stroll of their basic needs. It is a community where First Nations people are generally older than the national average but enjoy much lower unemployment rates than typical for their age group. This combination of a rural setting and a functional town centre gives the area a distinctive character.

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There are 347 First Nations people here, who are noticeably older than the national typical age of 24. While Year 12 completion is far below the national figure, unemployment for this group is 6.4%, which is well below both the state and national rates.

347 First Nations people

31 yrs Median age Here 31 yrs Tas 25 yrs Aus 24 yrs

25.8% Year 12 Here 25.8% Tas 33.9% Aus 37.0%

6.4% Unemployment Here 6.4% Tas 10.1% Aus 12.3%

$487 Median income Here $487 Tas $560 Aus $540

$1,312 Household income Here $1,312 Tas $1,370 Aus $1,507

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The area is somewhat walkable, with a score of 5.2 that is a little above the state average. Residents have great access to essentials, as the proportion of homes within a 15-minute walk of groceries and health services is far above the Tasmanian average.

5.2 Walk score

5.7 Types ≤15 min