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Banoon

123 km²

Older residents dominate the landscape of Banoon, where the typical person is 52. This sparsely populated area consists of only 19 people across a large rural expanse. Life here is quiet and car-dependent, with very few people per home and no local shops or schools within walking distance. It is a small, aging community situated in the Tamworth region of New South Wales.

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The typical resident is 52 years old, which is far older than the national figure of 38. The total population is just 19 people, making it smaller than about 86% of similar areas.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 100%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 68%, ahead of No religion (47%).

There are no schools within 3 km of this area, a figure that is smaller than about 59% of similar places.

Typical family and household weekly incomes are well below the state and national figures, though typical personal income of $849 is about the same as the national figure of $805.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 32%, ahead of Lung condition (26%).

The First Nations community here is very small, with a typical age of 64, which is far older than the national figure of 24. Personal and household incomes for First Nations residents are far below the state and national figures.

Homes in Banoon are small, with 2.0 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.

Rental costs are very low, with a typical weekly rent of $150, far below the national figure of $375. There are also far fewer people per bedroom than in most other areas.

The area has no public transport stops or routes, leaving it far below the New South Wales average for transport access.

The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 77%, ahead of Mining (0%).

Banoon is completely car-dependent, with no groceries, parks, or health services within a 15-minute walk. Its walkability score is 0.0, which is far below the state average.

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