Ban Ban, Queensland
- 26.6 km (17 mi) SE of Gayndah
- 122 km (76 mi) W of Maryborough
- 296 km (184 mi) NNW of Brisbane
Suburbs around Ban Ban: | ||
Ginoondan | Ginoondan | Coalstoun Lakes |
Campbell Creek | Ban Ban | Dundarrah Stockhaven |
Penwhaupell | Booubyjan | Blairmore |
Ban Ban is a rural locality in the North Burnett Region, Queensland, Australia.[3] In the 2021 census, Ban Ban had a population of 25 people.[1]
Geography
The locality of Ban Ban completely surrounds the locality of Ban Ban Springs which is situated at the intersection of the Burnett Highway and Isis Highway.[4][5] As such, both highways also cross Ban Ban as it surrounds the intersection.
Mount Walla (also known as Seven Hills) is in the north-east of the locality (25°38′43″S 151°51′28″E / 25.6454°S 151.8578°E / -25.6454; 151.8578 (Mount Walla (Seven Hills))) and rises to 569 metres (1,867 ft) above sea level.[6][7] It is part of the Walla Range, which extends north into Ginoondan and Coalstoun Lakes.[8]
Demographics
In the 2016 census, Ban Ban had a population of 34 people.[9]
In the 2021 census, Ban Ban had a population of 25 people.[1]
Economy
There are a number of homesteads in the locality:[10]
- Ban Ban (25°41′10″S 151°47′12″E / 25.6860°S 151.7867°E / -25.6860; 151.7867 (Ban Ban (homestead)))
- Hazelton (25°41′52″S 151°49′44″E / 25.6979°S 151.8290°E / -25.6979; 151.8290 (Hazelton (homestead)))
- Jenreley (25°40′49″S 151°47′41″E / 25.6802°S 151.7948°E / -25.6802; 151.7948 (Jenreley (homestead)))
Education
There are no schools in Ban Ban. The nearest government primary schools are Coalstoun Lakes State School in neighbouring Coalstoun Lakes to the north-east and Gayndah State School in Gayndah to the north-west. The nearest government secondary schools are Biggenden State School (to Year 10) in Biggenden to the north-east and Burnett State College (to Year 12) in Gayndah.[11]
References
- ^ a b c Australian Bureau of Statistics (28 June 2022). "Ban Ban (SAL)". 2021 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 28 February 2023.
- ^ "Ban Ban Springs Rest Area 20 Hour Limit". Caravan on Tour. Archived from the original on 29 March 2019. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ "Ban Ban – locality in North Burnett Region (entry 45312)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ "Queensland Land Parcel and Property Framework" (Web Map Service). Government of Queensland. Archived from the original on 21 March 2020. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ "Ban Ban" (Map). Google Maps. Google. 29 March 2019. Retrieved 29 March 2019.
- ^ "Mountain peaks and capes - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ "Mount Walla – mountain in North Burnett Region (entry 36268)". Queensland Place Names. Queensland Government. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ "Mountain ranges beaches and sea passages - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 12 November 2020. Archived from the original on 25 November 2020. Retrieved 25 November 2020.
- ^ Australian Bureau of Statistics (27 June 2017). "Ban Ban (SSC)". 2016 Census QuickStats. Retrieved 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Homesteads - Queensland". Queensland Open Data. Queensland Government. 18 November 2020. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 24 November 2020.
- ^ "Queensland Globe". State of Queensland. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
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