1. Human characteristics that make Australia unique
Mr Daly
Term 3
Thursday, 13 September 2018Thursday, 13 September 2018
Term 3 Topic: Changing Australian Communities
Human characteristics that make Australia unique
Key questions
Demographic characteristics:
– Age structure
– Distribution
– Ethnic composition
– Gender
– Growth rates
– Population size

2. Demographic characteristics
Age structure
Distribution
Ethnic composition
Gender
Growth rates
Population size

3. Australia’s Population 1901 - 2006
Countries of Birth migrants to Australia,
Year
Population
1901
1921
1941
1961
1981
2001
Source regions of migrants to Australia

4. Australia’s Population Size
The 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

5. Australia’s Population Size
Australia’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.

6. Australian Population Growth
Mr Daly
Thursday, 13 September 2018Thursday, 13 September 2018
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

7. Country
Australia
Developed
Developing
Less Developed
Population Size
Capital City
Languages
Religions
Life Expectancy
Area
GNI per capita
Main Exports