"At a local level population growth has resulted mainly from the building of new homes."

Received the other day from Research Officer at THC:

'We have published Briefing Note 57:  Census 2011 - Population Change in Highland 2001-2011 on our website at:

Briefing Note 57

The main findings are:

o   The population of Highland has “aged” much as expected since 2001.

o   We have a large number of people in the 55 to 65 age group and should see a steady increase in the number of retired people.

o   The strongest population growth has been in Inverness South and Aird & Loch Ness Wards.

o   The population of Wick, Inverness Millburn, Thurso and Culloden & Ardersier Wards have declined.

o   At a local level population growth has resulted mainly from the building of new homes.

o   Despite strong growth overall the population in 96 out of 292 data zones has fallen.

o   The future publication of results starting on 26th September will give detailed information at a local level.