The Chart Below Shows the Percentage of People Born in And Outside Australia Living in Cities, Towns, and Rural Areas in 1950 and 2010. Summarise the Information by Selecting and Reporting the Main Features, and Make Comparisons Where Relevant.
Overall, there was a clear trend towards urbanization over the 60-year period. In both years, a higher proportion of people—whether born in or outside Australia—resided in cities. However, between 1950 and 2010, the number of people living in rural areas declined dramatically, especially among those born outside Australia.
In 1950, around 50% of people born in Australia lived in cities, while roughly 30% and 20% resided in rural areas and towns, respectively. In contrast, among those born overseas, the figures for cities and rural areas were approximately 60% and 40%, respectively, with only about 10% living in towns.
By 2010, the proportion of people living in cities had increased substantially in both groups. For Australian-born individuals, about 65% lived in urban areas, while the figure surged to 80% for those born overseas. Meanwhile, the percentage of rural residents dropped to about 15% for Australian natives and plummeted to below 10% for people born abroad. Towns housed roughly 15% of both groups, indicating minimal change for Australian-born individuals but a small rise for those born outside the country.
To summarise, the data highlights a significant demographic shift towards urban centers from 1950 to 2010, with rural populations shrinking notably, especially among foreign-born residents.
