The pie chart illustrates the
countries
of birth of Use synonyms
people
living in Australia, Use synonyms
while
the table compares where individuals from these Linking Words
countries
reside, either in cities or rural Use synonyms
areas
.
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Overall
, the majority of Australia’s population was born in Australia itself. Linking Words
In addition
, Linking Words
people
from all Use synonyms
countries
shown were more likely to live in urban Use synonyms
areas
than in rural locations.
In terms of country of birth, Australian-born residents accounted for the largest proportion, at 73% of the population. Use synonyms
This
was followed by Linking Words
people
born in other, unspecified Use synonyms
countries
, who made up 14%. Use synonyms
By contrast
, the UK represented 7%, Linking Words
while
New Zealand, China and the Netherlands contributed relatively small shares, at 3%, 2% and 1% respectively.
Regarding place of residence, urban living was dominant across all groups. Chinese-born residents showed the strongest preference for city life, with 99% living in urban Linking Words
areas
. Use synonyms
Similarly
, high proportions of Linking Words
people
from the Netherlands and the UK lived in cities, at 90% and 89% respectively. Use synonyms
Although
most New Zealanders Linking Words
also
resided in urban Linking Words
areas
, they had the highest proportion of rural residents, at 20%, compared with the other groups.Use synonyms