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Tasmania

68,018 km²

Spanning 68,017 square kilometres of diverse landscapes, Tasmania is a state defined by its vast natural environment and distinct island identity. The community is broadly similar to national trends in its layout, though it maintains a unique balance of regional towns and wilderness. It is a place where a significant number of people live within easy reach of nature, while facing the challenges of a geographically dispersed population.

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There are 30,041 First Nations people across the state. Compared to most similar areas, household income is higher and the unemployment rate is much lower at 10.0%, which is also a little below the national figure of 12.3%. However, only 1.7% of the population speaks a First Nations language, which is far below the Australian average of 12.3%.

30,041 First Nations people

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

34.0% Year 12 Here 34.0% Tas 33.9% Aus 37.0%

10.0% Unemployment Here 10.0% Tas 10.1% Aus 12.3%

$562 Median income Here $562 Tas $560 Aus $540

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

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The state is considered somewhat walkable, with a score of 4.7. About 78.6% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, while just over half of residents can walk to a school or a grocery store in the same amount of time.

4.7 Walk score

4.5 Types ≤15 min