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Australia's unique human characteristics
Topic : Australia's unique human characteristics
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Chapter 1 :
Australia's human character
We use the Census to determine the population's human character
A population's changes are tracked by demographic statistics
Australia has a national population of over 20 million
Australia has an ageing population structure
Australia's population is mainly distributed in urban and coastal areas
Chapter 2 :
The Indigenous population
Demographic statistics are an estimated guide to trends in the Indigenous population
The Indigenous population features a number of factors that indicate social disadvantage
Poor health, education levels and high unemployment are evident in comparison to the non-Indigenous Australian population
The Indigenous population has fluctuated greatly over time but it is presently increasing
Indigenous people have a high fertility rate and a high mortality rate
Chapter 3 :
Settlement patterns
Settlement patterns trace population distribution patterns over time
Europeans landed in Australia in 1788 and proclaimed it as terra nullius (empty land)
European settlers found life in Australia harsh, yet they exploited natural resources
There were migration waves, and urban and rural settlement patterns
Australians are largely urban-based and settled along the eastern coast
Chapter 4 :
Multicultural population
Australia has a growing multicultural population
Australia encourages immigration as part of its multicultural policy
Australia`s multicultural population is now a diverse mix of cultures
Australia has programmes for skilled and humanitarian immigration
Australia`s Asian population has grown significantly in the last 20 years
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