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Australia's Most Urbanized Country In The World

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Introduction:
Australia is one of the most urbanized countries in the world. About 70% of all Australians live in cities of more than 100,000 people. These most populate cities include, Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Hobart. Only about 15% of Australia’s population live in rural areas. The population of Australia is estimated to be 23,805,300 as of 10 April 2015 Its population is concentrated mainly in urban areas and is expected to exceed 28 million by 2030. In the five years to 1996 Australia's population grew by one million people, with two thirds of that growth (656,500) occurring in capital cities.

Push Pull factors:
Push factors, such as occupations, education, housing, noise, pollution and transport, are …show more content…

Was it easier or harder living in a country area?
A: In some ways it was more difficult to live in the country, as the services and facilities that are available in the city, aren’t in the country. Everything is further away and there’s less of it. However, there’s a greater sense of community, and everyone knows everyone else. Although, that could also be seen as bad thing!
3. What is the biggest difference you find between the country and city?
A: The people. There are lots of people in the city, and certainly not as many in the country. I left the friends that I had made behind in the city, and had to make new friends.
4. Do you prefer living in the country or the city? Why?
A: I prefer the city, simply because there’s more to do. The facilities are also more up to date and are in more abundance. I also had more friends in the city.
5. Did your lifestyle have to change when you moved?
A: Yes. I used to spend time with my friends each weekend, and when we moved, I had to make new friends. I couldn’t meet them at the shops and just wander around looking at stuff or going to the movies.

Some possible solutions that are available to enable continued growth in Australia’s cities could be building more apartments or high density

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