under populated case study Australia Flashcards
(11 cards)
population of australia
26 million
most of australia is
unhabitable
why is australia so under populated
because most of it is so uninhabitable
population density
3 per km squared
WHY DO SOME PEOPLE ARGUE AUSTRALIA IS NOT UNDERPOPULATED
Because most of the land is inhospitable and the population is concentrated in 2 wide spread areas south east and west and in these regions there is considerable concentration in urban areas
WHY MIGHT IMMIGRATION ENABLE AUSTRALIANS TO EXPERIENCE EVEN HIGHER LIVING STANDARDS
Immigration helps fill job shortages, especially in healthcare and education. This improves services and keeps the economy strong. Immigrants also pay taxes, which gives the government more money to spend on things like schools and hospitals. This helps everyone enjoy a better quality of life.
is it a large country
6th largest country in the world by land area
fertility rate
Fertility rate: ~1.6 children per woman
life expectancy
83 years
problems caused by underpopulation (5)
Labour shortages in agriculture, mining, healthcare, and skilled industries
High dependency ratio due to ageing population
Increased taxes to fund pensions, healthcare, and infrastructure
Underused resources: Natural and mineral resources not fully exploited
Need to attract skilled migrants to fill gaps
what is being done to adress the problems (3)
Encouraging skilled immigration (point-based system)
Incentives for regional migration to spread out population
Investment in infrastructure and services in remote areas
