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Arboretum

6 km²

The population of Arboretum has grown by 86% since 2016, nearly doubling to reach 13 people. This is a very small, sparsely populated area with a character defined by its older residents. The typical person here is 65, which is far older than the national figure of 38. It is a quiet, residential pocket in the Australian Capital Territory where residents typically live alone in their homes.

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Residents are much older than those in most other areas, with the typical age jumping 19 years since 2016 to reach 65.

The most common country of birth is Australia at 46%, ahead of England (0%).

The most common language used at home is English only at 85%, ahead of Mandarin (0%).

The most common religious affiliation is No religion at 38%, ahead of Not stated (38%).

There are 16 schools within 3 km, though this is fewer than about 57% of similar areas.

The typical weekly household income of $1,125 is far below the ACT figure of $2,373, but the typical personal weekly income of $1,624 is well above the territory average.

The most common long-term health conditions reported is Arthritis at 23%, ahead of Heart disease (23%).

There are no Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living here.

Homes here are much smaller than usual, with just 1.0 person per home compared to 2.5 across Australia.

With only one person per bedroom, this figure is well above the ACT and national averages of 0.80.

Getting to the city is quick, taking only 7 minutes, but the area is very poorly served by public transport with no stops or routes available.

The most common industries people work in is Arts & recreation at 64%, ahead of Agriculture, forestry & fishing (0%).

The area has no businesses and a very small population estimate of 10 people.

Annual rainfall is 805mm, which is a little below the ACT average, and the typical minimum temperature of 6.9 degrees is a little above the territory figure.

The area is mostly car-dependent with a walkability score of 2.6, though every home is within a 15-minute walk of a park.

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