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Banks Creek
54 km²
Only 11 people live in Banks Creek, making it smaller than about 90% of similar areas. This is a sparsely populated place where the typical resident is 64 years old, far older than the national figure of 38. The community is notably car-dependent and quiet, with very low typical incomes compared to the rest of Queensland and Australia.
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Residents here are far older than the state and national averages, with a typical age of 64 years.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 91%, ahead of New Zealand (36%).
The most common language used at home is English only at 100%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).
The most common religious affiliation is Christianity at 36%, ahead of No religion (36%).
The area has two primary schools within 3 km, both of which are government run.
Incomes are much lower than in most areas; the typical family earns $1,187 a week, which is far below the Queensland figure of $2,024.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 36%, ahead of Diabetes (36%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.
Homes are generally small, with just 1.8 people per home, which is well below the state and national average of 2.5.
There are 1.00 people per bedroom, well above the national figure of 0.80, while typical monthly home-loan payments of $1,679 are about the same as in Queensland.
The area has no public transport stops or routes and a 73-minute drive time to the city.
The most common industries people work in is Agriculture, forestry & fishing at 0%, ahead of Mining (0%).
The area is completely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0, as there are no amenities or parks within a 15-minute walk and the terrain is very steep.
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