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Banks

City in Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Overview

Banks is a tranquil suburb located in the southern part of Canberra, offering a friendly community atmosphere and scenic views of the surrounding Brindabella ranges. Despite its quiet nature, Banks provides important amenities and easy access to outdoor activities, making it ideal for families and nature lovers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
Territory
Australian Capital Territory
Population
5,100
Time Zone
Australia/Sydney
Coordinates
-35.47°, 149.10°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
90
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
90
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,752
Local Cost
$1,803
Local Income
$3,300
Cashless
90
English
100
Temperature
12.6°C
Summer Avg
19.4°C
Winter Avg
5.8°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
-4.5°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
705 mm
Internet Speed
168 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
1
Parks
9
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
393.0
Airport
CBR
Distance
21 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 24 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 85/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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