Goal

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

Indicator - 5.4.2.

Percentage of households with Internet connections

Measure of Progress - 5.4.2.1.

Percentage of households with Internet connections

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Baseline Measurement

In the year 2000, an estimated 25% of Tasmanian households had an internet connection. This compared with a national rate of 32%.

Where does this information come from?

ABS Cat. 8146.0

Why do we use this Measure?

Access to the Internet may improve Tasmanians’ links to each other and the rest of the world.

Explanation of measure

The measure is based on estimates from ABS household surveys. It is the estimate of the proportion of all Tasmanian households that have an internet connection compared with the national rate.

Tasmania Together Targets

Year	Target
2005	5% increase per year
2010	Equal or better than Australian average
2015	Maintain or improve
2020	Maintain or improve