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Invergordon vs Moppy

Suburb / Locality comparison ≈ 14 km apart · Invergordon profile · Moppy profile

Invergordon Moppy

Invergordon (NSW) and Moppy are both sparsely populated areas in New South Wales. The most striking difference is in income, with the typical weekly household income in Moppy being well higher at $1,375, compared to $1,041 in Invergordon (NSW). Residents in Invergordon (NSW) are also noticeably older, with a typical age of 64, while the typical age in Moppy is 58. Both areas are far older than the national figure.

These two nearby places are almost identical in their lack of local facilities. Both are entirely car-dependent, with no homes within a 15-minute walk of parks, schools, groceries, or health services. Neither area has any public transport stops or routes. While both have very few residents, Moppy is slightly more crowded with 2.2 people per home, compared to 1.8 in Invergordon (NSW).

Where they differ most

Demographics & Identity

Population in Invergordonin Moppy +26 larger in Invergordon gap widening
34 21st pct 8 6th pct
  • First area, 2016: 31
  • First area, 2021: 34
  • Second area, 2016: 16
  • Second area, 2021: 8
Median age in Invergordonin Moppy +6 yrs older in Invergordon gap steady
64 yrs 99th pct 58 yrs 90th pct
  • First area, 2016: 59 yrs
  • First area, 2021: 64 yrs
  • Second area, 2016: 53 yrs
  • Second area, 2021: 58 yrs
First Nations in Invergordonin Moppy
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
55.9% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 35.5%
  • First area, 2021: 55.9%
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 22.6%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
10.0% 32nd pct —

Age structure

26.5% Older adults (45–64) +73.5 pts ▸ 100.0%
55.9% Seniors (65+) ◂ +18.4 pts 37.5%
0.0% Children (0–14) even 0.0%
0.0% Youth (15–24) even 0.0%
0.0% Young adults (25–44) even 0.0%

Marital status

56.7% Married +18.3 pts ▸ 75.0%
10.0% Divorced +65.0 pts ▸ 75.0%
30.0% Never married ◂ +30.0 pts 0.0%
16.7% Widowed ◂ +16.7 pts 0.0%
0.0% Separated even 0.0%

Age & sex structure

Invergordon Moppy

Bars show the share of each area's own population, so differently sized areas stay comparable.

  • 85+ in Invergordon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 85+ in Moppy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 80–84 in Invergordon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 80–84 in Moppy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 75–79 in Invergordon: 13.6% males, 18.2% females; 75–79 in Moppy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 70–74 in Invergordon: 13.6% males, 0.0% females; 70–74 in Moppy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 65–69 in Invergordon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 65–69 in Moppy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 60–64 in Invergordon: 18.2% males, 22.7% females; 60–64 in Moppy: 50.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 55–59 in Invergordon: 0.0% males, 13.6% females; 55–59 in Moppy: 0.0% males, 50.0% females
  • 50–54 in Invergordon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 50–54 in Moppy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 45–49 in Invergordon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 45–49 in Moppy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 40–44 in Invergordon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 40–44 in Moppy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 35–39 in Invergordon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 35–39 in Moppy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 30–34 in Invergordon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 30–34 in Moppy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 25–29 in Invergordon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 25–29 in Moppy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 20–24 in Invergordon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 20–24 in Moppy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 15–19 in Invergordon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 15–19 in Moppy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 10–14 in Invergordon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 10–14 in Moppy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 5–9 in Invergordon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 5–9 in Moppy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females
  • 0–4 in Invergordon: 0.0% males, 0.0% females; 0–4 in Moppy: 0.0% males, 0.0% females

Ancestry & Birthplace

Born overseas in Invergordonin Moppy
20.6% 77th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 16.1%
  • First area, 2021: 20.6%

Country of birth

70.6% Australia +91.9 pts ▸ 162.5%
0.0% England even 0.0%
0.0% India even 0.0%
0.0% China even 0.0%
0.0% New Zealand even 0.0%
0.0% Philippines even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnam even 0.0%
0.0% Nepal even 0.0%
0.0% Italy even 0.0%
0.0% South Africa even 0.0%

Ancestry

20.6% Irish +66.9 pts ▸ 87.5%
26.5% English +48.5 pts ▸ 75.0%
32.4% Australian +30.1 pts ▸ 62.5%
17.6% Scottish +19.9 pts ▸ 37.5%
0.0% Chinese even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% German even 0.0%
0.0% Indian even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Dutch even 0.0%
0.0% Filipino even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%

Language

Other language in Invergordonin Moppy
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%
Limited English in Invergordonin Moppy
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Language used at home

67.6% English only +32.4 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Mandarin even 0.0%
0.0% Arabic even 0.0%
0.0% Vietnamese even 0.0%
0.0% Cantonese even 0.0%
0.0% Punjabi even 0.0%
0.0% Greek even 0.0%
0.0% Italian even 0.0%
0.0% Hindi even 0.0%
0.0% Tagalog even 0.0%

Religion

35.3% 35th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 22.6%
  • First area, 2021: 35.3%

Religious affiliation

35.3% No religion +27.2 pts ▸ 62.5%
50.0% Christianity ◂ +12.5 pts 37.5%
0.0% Islam even 0.0%
0.0% Hinduism even 0.0%
0.0% Buddhism even 0.0%
0.0% Judaism even 0.0%
0.0% Other religions even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Education & Qualifications

31.3% 15th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 20.7%
  • First area, 2021: 31.3%
13.3% 45th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 13.8%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
Schools ≤3 km in Invergordonin Moppy even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Highest year of school

31.3% Year 12 +56.3 pts ▸ 87.5%
28.1% Year 10 ◂ +28.1 pts 0.0%
9.4% Year 9 or below ◂ +9.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% Year 11 even 0.0%

Highest qualification level

35.3% Certificate III / IV +31.4 pts ▸ 66.7%
35.3% Advanced diploma / diploma +14.7 pts ▸ 50.0%
23.5% Bachelor degree ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
0.0% Postgraduate degree even 0.0%
0.0% Graduate diploma / certificate even 0.0%
0.0% Certificate I / II even 0.0%

Field of qualification

0.0% Health +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
17.6% Information technology ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
17.6% Education ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Natural & physical sciences even 0.0%
0.0% Engineering & related even 0.0%
0.0% Architecture & building even 0.0%
0.0% Agriculture & environment even 0.0%
0.0% Management & commerce even 0.0%
0.0% Society & culture even 0.0%
0.0% Creative arts even 0.0%
0.0% Food, hospitality & personal services even 0.0%

Income

Personal income in Invergordonin Moppy +$162 higher in Moppy gap widening
$525 14th pct $687 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: $412
  • First area, 2021: $525
  • Second area, 2016: $537
  • Second area, 2021: $687
Household income in Invergordonin Moppy +$334 higher in Moppy
$1,041 15th pct $1,375 38th pct
  • First area, 2016: $725
  • First area, 2021: $1,041
  • Second area, 2021: $1,375
Family income in Invergordonin Moppy +$562 higher in Moppy
$1,187 11th pct $1,749 41st pct
  • First area, 2016: $687
  • First area, 2021: $1,187
  • Second area, 2021: $1,749
High earners in Invergordonin Moppy
0.0% 0th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 0.0%
  • First area, 2021: 0.0%

Household income distribution

52.9% Under $650 ◂ +52.9 pts 0.0%
35.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +35.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000–$3,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $4,000 or more even 0.0%

Personal income distribution

63.3% Under $650 ◂ +13.3 pts 50.0%
23.3% $650–$1,499 ◂ +23.3 pts 0.0%
0.0% $1,500–$2,999 even 0.0%
0.0% $3,000 or more even 0.0%

Health & Disability

Health condition in Invergordonin Moppy
29.4% 53rd pct —
Mental health in Invergordonin Moppy
14.7% 91st pct —
Needs assistance in Invergordonin Moppy
8.8% 86th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 9.7%
  • First area, 2021: 8.8%

Long-term health conditions reported

8.8% Heart disease +53.7 pts ▸ 62.5%
0.0% Other condition +50.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
11.8% Arthritis +25.7 pts ▸ 37.5%
14.7% Mental health ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
14.7% Stroke ◂ +14.7 pts 0.0%
8.8% Asthma ◂ +8.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Cancer even 0.0%
0.0% Dementia even 0.0%
0.0% Diabetes even 0.0%
0.0% Lung condition even 0.0%

Number of long-term health conditions

14.7% One condition +72.8 pts ▸ 87.5%
58.8% None ◂ +8.8 pts 50.0%
11.8% Two conditions ◂ +11.8 pts 0.0%
0.0% Three or more even 0.0%

Community Participation

Volunteering in Invergordonin Moppy
53.3% 100th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 37.9%
  • First area, 2021: 53.3%
Unpaid carers in Invergordonin Moppy
10.0% 25th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 20.7%
  • First area, 2021: 10.0%
Unpaid child care in Invergordonin Moppy
13.3% 11th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 20.7%
  • First area, 2021: 13.3%
Defence service in Invergordonin Moppy
0.0% 0th pct —
Housework 15h+ in Invergordonin Moppy
26.7% 64th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 10.3%
  • First area, 2021: 26.7%

First Nations

First Nations people in Invergordonin Moppy even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

Family & Households

Household size in Invergordonin Moppy +0.4 larger in Moppy gap narrowing
1.8 9th pct 2.2 24th pct
  • First area, 2016: 1.8
  • First area, 2021: 1.8
  • Second area, 2016: 1.0
  • Second area, 2021: 2.2
24.0% 91st pct —

Family composition

76.0% Couples without children ◂ +37.5 pts 38.5%
20.0% Couples with children +41.5 pts ▸ 61.5%
24.0% One-parent families ◂ +24.0 pts 0.0%
0.0% Other families even 0.0%

Household size

47.1% 2 people +27.9 pts ▸ 75.0%
23.5% 3 people ◂ +23.5 pts 0.0%
17.6% 1 person ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% 4 people even 0.0%
0.0% 5 people even 0.0%
0.0% 6 or more even 0.0%

Housing & Dwellings

$542 3rd pct —
People / bedroom in Invergordonin Moppy +0.10 higher in Invergordon
0.70 14th pct 0.60 7th pct
  • First area, 2016: 0.80
  • First area, 2021: 0.70
  • Second area, 2021: 0.60

How homes are owned or rented

82.4% Owned outright +17.6 pts ▸ 100.0%
17.6% Owned with a mortgage ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Rented even 0.0%
0.0% Other tenure even 0.0%
0.0% Not stated even 0.0%

Types of homes

100.0% Separate house even 100.0%
0.0% Townhouse / semi-detached even 0.0%
0.0% Flat or apartment even 0.0%
0.0% Other dwelling even 0.0%

Bedrooms per home

41.2% 3 bedrooms ◂ +41.2 pts 0.0%
17.6% 2 bedrooms ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
17.6% 4 bedrooms ◂ +17.6 pts 0.0%
0.0% Studio / none even 0.0%
0.0% 1 bedroom even 0.0%
0.0% 5 or more even 0.0%

Transport & Vehicles

PT stops in Invergordonin Moppy even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct
Stops/1k in Invergordonin Moppy even
0.00 0th pct 0.00 0th pct
Departures/1k in Invergordonin Moppy even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
PT routes in Invergordonin Moppy even
0 0th pct 0 0th pct

How people get to work

40.0% Car (driver) +60.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
40.0% Worked at home +10.0 pts ▸ 50.0%
0.0% Car (passenger) even 0.0%
0.0% Train even 0.0%
0.0% Bus even 0.0%
0.0% Bicycle even 0.0%
0.0% Walked even 0.0%

Motor vehicles per home

35.3% 2 vehicles +39.7 pts ▸ 75.0%
29.4% 1 vehicle ◂ +29.4 pts 0.0%
0.0% No vehicle even 0.0%
0.0% 3 vehicles even 0.0%
0.0% 4 or more even 0.0%

Migration & Movement

Recent movers in Invergordonin Moppy
20.6% 17th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 9.4%
  • First area, 2021: 20.6%

Jobs & Industry

Participation in Invergordonin Moppy
33.3% 4th pct —
  • First area, 2016: 41.4%
  • First area, 2021: 33.3%

Industries people work in

0.0% Agriculture, forestry & fishing +100.0 pts ▸ 100.0%
0.0% Mining even 0.0%
0.0% Manufacturing even 0.0%
0.0% Electricity, gas & water even 0.0%
0.0% Construction even 0.0%
0.0% Wholesale trade even 0.0%
0.0% Retail trade even 0.0%
0.0% Accommodation & food even 0.0%
0.0% Transport & warehousing even 0.0%
0.0% Media & telecommunications even 0.0%
0.0% Finance & insurance even 0.0%
0.0% Rental & real estate even 0.0%

Occupations people work in

0.0% Managers +83.3 pts ▸ 83.3%
0.0% Professionals even 0.0%
0.0% Technicians & trades even 0.0%
0.0% Community & personal service even 0.0%
0.0% Clerical & administrative even 0.0%
0.0% Sales workers even 0.0%
0.0% Machinery operators & drivers even 0.0%
0.0% Labourers even 0.0%

Walkability

Walk score in Invergordonin Moppy even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Types ≤15 min in Invergordonin Moppy even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
15-min city in Invergordonin Moppy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to shops in Invergordonin Moppy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to transit in Invergordonin Moppy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to school in Invergordonin Moppy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to a park in Invergordonin Moppy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Walk to health in Invergordonin Moppy even
0.0% 0th pct 0.0% 0th pct
Amenities/1k in Invergordonin Moppy even
0.0 0th pct 0.0 0th pct
Intersections/km² in Invergordonin Moppy even
0 31st pct 0 22nd pct
Mean slope in Invergordonin Moppy +4.8 pts higher in Moppy
17.9% 96th pct 22.7% 100th pct

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Cite this page

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Invergordon vs Moppy [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/compare/sal/SAL11991/invergordon/vs/SAL12729/moppy