Comparisons
Tasmania vs. the other two most closely populated regions in Australia: Australian Capital Territory and South Australia
Tasmania in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Tasmania peaked in 1991-2005. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Tasmania, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Hobart. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Tasmania follow the same region trend.
How do development practices in Tasmania fare in comparison to others in Australia? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Tasmania was the 7th-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Australia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Tasmania ranked 7th in 1975, 7th in 1976-1990, 7th in 1991-2005 and 7th in 2006-2020.
Tasmania in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Tasmania is Hobart with an SNDi of 3.08, which is moderately connected. Conversely, the most connected city is Hobart with an SNDi of 3.08, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Hobart, Hobart
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Tasmania rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Tasmania, we can consider one of its most populous cities: Hobart. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Hobart peaked in 1991-2005.
To date, Tasmania is the 6th-most disconnected out of the 7 regions in Australia. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Australia, the street network in Tasmania has become more disconnected. Tasmania ranked 7th in 1975, 7th in 1976-1990, 6th in 1991-2005 and 6th in 2006-2020.