The bar chart below describes some changes about the percentage of people were born in Australia and who were born outside Australia living in urban, rural and town between 1995 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.

The graph delineates the demographic shift among Australian residents, distinguishing between those native to Australia and those born abroad, and

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categorizing them based on their residential locale (Key Cities, Secondary Cities, and Rural Areas) in both 1995 and 2010. In broad terms, a conspicuous majority of the populace resided in Key Cities, particularly noticeable among individuals originating from outside Australia. Over the specified time frame, urban residency witnessed a sharp ascent,

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witnessing a marked decline in the proportion of inhabitants dwelling in Rural Areas. In 1995, approximately 60% of foreign-born residents gravitated towards urban settings, a figure that surged to 80% by 2010. A comparable trajectory is observable among native Australians, albeit with more modest increments and a slower pace, with proportions escalating from roughly 50% in 1995 to over 60% by 2010.

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, the prevalence of village-dwelling inhabitants experienced a notable downturn. In 1995, upwards of 30% of native-born Australians inhabited villages, plummeting to approximately 15% by 2010. A parallel decline was observed among foreign-born residents, declining from around 40% in 1995 to less than 10% by 2010. Meanwhile, the residency rate in towns remained relatively stable, with contributions consistently remaining below 20%.