Goal

Vibrant, inclusive and growing communities where people feel valued and connected

Indicator - 5.2.1.

The proportion of Tasmanians residing in socially disadvantaged regional areas

Measure of Progress - 5.2.1.1.

The proportion of Tasmanians residing in socially disadvantaged regional areas

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Baseline Measurement

At the time of the 1996 Population Census 66.7% of people living outside the major Tasmanian population centres lived in Census districts where the index of relative socio-economic disadvantage was below the Tasmanian median .

Where does this information come from?

ABS Cat. 2033.6.55.001

Why do we use this Measure?

Improved access to employment, services and infrastructure should reduce disadvantage in rural and regional communities.

Explanation of measure

The measure is the proportion of all people living outside the major Tasmanian population centres at the time of the Population Census, who were living in Census districts where the index of relative socio-economic index disadvantage was below the Tasmanian median.

Tasmania Together Targets

Year	Target
2005	Maintain or improve
2010	Maintain or improve
2015	Maintain or improve
2020	Maintain or improve