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Banca
123 km²
Low weekly incomes are a defining feature of Banca, where the typical household earns just $450. This is a sparsely populated area with only six residents. The community is noticeably older than the state and national figures, with a typical age of 46. Its remote nature means there are no nearby schools or shops, making it a very quiet and car-dependent place.
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Banca is a very small community of only six people. Residents are far older than the national typical age of 38, and noticeably older than the Tasmanian average of 42.
The most common country of birth is Australia at 50%, 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 No religion at 100%, ahead of Christianity (0%).
There are no schools within 3 km of the area, which is common for about 59% of similar places.
Incomes here are among the lowest at this level. The typical weekly household income of $450 is far below the Tasmanian figure of $1,358 and the national figure of $1,746.
The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 0%, ahead of Asthma (0%).
There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in the area.
Homes in Banca are smaller than usual, with only 1.7 people per home, which is well below the national figure of 2.5.
Typical monthly home-loan payments are far below the national figure of $1,863, sitting at just $509. However, people per bedroom is a little above the national and state figures at 0.90.
The area has no public transport routes or stops. This is far below the Tasmanian average for public transport departures per 1,000 people.
Banca is entirely car-dependent with a walkability score of 0.0. No homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, health services, or schools, which is far below the state average.
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