Invergordon

The typical resident is 64, which is far older than the national figure of 38. Seniors aged 65 and over make up 55.9% of the population, a figure far above the national average of 17.2%.

About 20.6% of people were born overseas, which is much higher than in most similar areas. Those with Australian, English, Irish and Scottish ancestry make up the vast majority of the community.

English is the only language used at home, meaning there are no residents who speak little or no English. This is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6% for other languages.

Half of the population identifies as Christian, while 35.3% of people report having no religion. This last figure is a little above the state average.

Education levels are far below the national average, with only 13.3% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Just 31.3% of residents completed Year 12, which is much lower than most areas.

Incomes are much lower than most areas; the typical weekly household earns $1,041, which is far below the national figure of $1,746. No one in the community earns $2,000 or more per week.

Health needs are high, with 14.7% of people reporting a mental health condition and 8.8% needing help with daily activities. This last figure is well above the national average of 5.8%.

Volunteering is very common here, with 53.3% of people volunteering, which is far above the national figure of 14.1%. However, very few people care for children unpaid.

There are no Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people living here, which is lower than most areas.

Homes are small and typically hold 1.8 people, well below the national average of 2.5. While 76% of families are couples without children, one-parent families make up 24% of households.

The typical monthly home-loan payment is $542, which is far below both the state and national averages. Residents typically have more bedroom space than they need, with only 0.7 people per bedroom.

The area has no public transport routes or stops, meaning there are no weekly departures for the 34 residents.

The population is very stable, with only 20.6% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national figure of 40.7%.

Only 33.3% of adults are working or looking for work, which is far below the national average of 61.1%.

Invergordon is completely car-dependent, with no shops, schools, or health services within a 15-minute walk. The terrain is also quite steep, with a mean slope of 17.9%.