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Thursday, 20 April 2023
Mr DalyTerm 3 and
4• Term 3 and 4 Topic: Changing Australian Communities
Human characteristics that make Australia unique
Key questionsDemographic characteristics:
– Age structure– Distribution– Ethnic composition– Gender– Growth rates– Population size
Year Population
1901 3 788 000
1921 5 455 000
1941 7 100 000
1961 10 548 000
1981 14 923 000
2001 19 413 000
Australia’s Population 1901 - 2006 Countries of Birth migrants to Australia, 2005-6
Source regions of migrants to Australia
Australia’s Population SizeThe main way we measure Australia’s population size is through the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The ABS conducts a census of the Australian population.
It found in March 2006 that the Australian population is growing at about 1 person every two minutes.
Australia’s population growth before European settlers were here have been estimated between 300,000 to 1 million people.
After European settlers arrived the population grew slowly. This was due to the harshness of the conditions, disease and the availability of food
World War One, The Great Depress and World War two have also hindered Australian population growth
Australia’s Population SizeAustralia’s population size is growing, however it is not because Australian’s are having more babies. In fact, birth and fertility rates are actually declining
Australia is increasing its population size through immigration. By letting people from all over the world move to Australia, we are increasing our population. This strengthens our economy and improves society.
Australian Population Growth
• Much of Australia’s growth occurs in major towns or cities.
• The fastest growing areas are generally on the outskirts of capital cities such as Sydney.
• As the population continues to grow, other amenities such as schools, hospitals and sporting facilities are built
Thursday, 20 April 2023
Mr Daly
Country Australia Developed Developing Less Developed
Population Size
Capital City
Languages
Religions
Life Expectancy
Area
GNI per capita
Main Exports
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