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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


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