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