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Fortescue
84 km²
Fortescue is a sparsely populated and largely non-residential area of Tasmania. It contains no permanent residents according to the latest census. The landscape is defined by its isolation and steep terrain, making it a place where people rely entirely on cars to get around.
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The population is 0, making it one of the smallest areas at this level.
There are no schools within 3 km, which is smaller than about 59% of similar areas.
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here, a figure smaller than about 60% of similar areas.
Travel is limited by distance and a lack of services, with a drive time to the city of 85 minutes, which is higher than most areas. There are no public transport routes or stops.
The area is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, far below the Tasmanian figure of 4.7. This is consistent with the very steep terrain, which has a mean slope of 19.3%, far above the state average of 8.8%.
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