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Scrivener

2 km²

The population of Scrivener has completely disappeared since 2016, falling from three people to zero. This sparsely populated area is now largely non-residential, consisting of only a few businesses. Despite having no permanent residents, the area is recorded as having a very high typical income and a typical age of 70, making it far older than the national figure. It is a car-dependent pocket of the Australian Capital Territory with very little local infrastructure.

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The area is sparsely populated, and its resident count shrank 100% between 2016 and 2021. The typical age of residents is 70, which is far older than the national figure of 38.

There are 15 schools within 3 km of the area, which is smaller than about 60% of similar areas.

Typical incomes are very high; the weekly personal income is $1,812, which is far above the national figure of $805. Weekly family income is also well above the territory average at $3,750.

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in this area.

Homes here are small, with 1.5 people per home, which is far below the national and territory figure of 2.5.

Typical weekly rent is $245, which is well below the national figure of $375. Typical monthly home-loan payments are $2,000, which is about the same as the territory average.

The area is very isolated by transit, with a 46-minute walk to the nearest stop. While it is only a 10-minute drive to the city, the transit time is much higher at 68 minutes.

This is a non-residential area with only 3 businesses and a total population estimate of 72.

The average maximum temperature is 21.2 degrees, which is lower than most areas. Annual rainfall is 805mm, a little below the territory figure of 908mm.

The area is car-dependent with a walkability score of 1.1, far below the territory average. Almost all homes are within a 15-minute walk of a park, but none are within reach of groceries or health services.

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