Australia's Demographic Trends

Australia’s Unique Human Characteristics .

Students learn about: Human characteristics that make Australia unique ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Australia’s population ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Australian population size ,[object Object]

Population increase ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Outline how each component of Australia’s population has changed over time: Refer to the graph below

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Population Distribution & Density ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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[object Object],[object Object],The proportion of the population living in rural areas is declining . As a result many small rural communities are struggling to survive. The proportion of people living in the Northern Territory, WA & QLD has increased, while the proportion living in NSW, VIC, SA & TAS, has declined There are regional variations in population growth rates. During the 1950/60s the fastest growing areas were the state capitals.

Account for Australia’s population Distribution. Use p129 of your text to aid you. Write approx 1-2 A4 pages

The map below shows primary ports and secondary ports

Historical Factors Economic Factors Factors Affecting Population Distribution in Australia Physical factors Limiting factors : Early Europeans :

Population Terms Game ,[object Object]

Drought has lead to a skills shortage due to Rural Urban Migration March 2008 ,[object Object]

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Net Migration ,[object Object],[object Object]

Australian Population Change 1901-2002 Growth rates

My husband is away fighting in Europe. Some of my friends’ husbands have been killed. I was born just after the war, and now I’m having a family myself I have a great job. I would ruin it by having kids now. I have a good job and I’m earning a good wage. I could support a larger family. We need workers to build the Snowy Mountains Scheme We were nearly invaded in the war. We need more people to defend Australia I’ve lost my job. I can barely support my wife and me, let alone kids.

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Ethnic composition ,[object Object]

The percentage change of changing birthplace of new settlers

Australian Population Pyramid Creator: Animation ,[object Object]

Population Structure ,[object Object],[object Object],Explain why? This change is the result of the ageing of the population.

Australia: Age-Sex Structure of the Population, June 2006 Source: ABS Estimated Resident Population data Baby Boomers

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Reasons for the ageing population- Increasing Life expectancy * Australians are living longer * Life expectancy for: -83 years ,[object Object],Declining birth rates- Lower fertility rates have resulted in a decrease in the proportion of young people in the population Changes in Australia’s immigration program In the 1950s/60s there was a large scale immigration program. Majority of immigrants were young. Many of them had children. Late 1980/90s, the immigration program was significantly reduced & many of those who did arrive were older.

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Fertility ,[object Object],[object Object]

Account for the low fertility rate: DELAYING CHILDBIRTH ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Median age for mothers & fathers ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Government response ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Describe and Account for the difference in Indigenous and Non indigenous population pyramid shapes. Read pgs 132-133 Ethnic composition & structure

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Identify what are the important implications for government planners examining the indigenous population pyramid? ,[object Object]

LIFE EXPECTANCY ,[object Object]

Mortality ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Deaths ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Homework: Use your work from today and pp126-130 of your textbook to answer the following task ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Future Population Growth ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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