Australia's Urban Future

Question 1

Australia’s current population AND distribution

Answer 1

25 million - NSW being the most populate state

Question 2

Australia’s projected population growth AND distribution

Answer 2

It is estimated that by 2050 the population with be 40 million - Melbourne and Sydney fastest growing

Question 3

Naturalised Australians

Answer 3

When immigrants arrive in Australia they do not have the privileges of natural born subjects. They can however become naturalised to be invested with the rights of a citizen.

Question 4

Suburbanisation

Answer 4

Suburbanization is a population shift from central urban areas into suburbs, resulting in the formation of urban sprawl.

Question 5

Implication of Australia’s projected population growth- employment

Answer 5

Employment is projected to increase in 17 of the 19 broad industries over the next five years - Health Care and Social Assistance is projected to make the largest contribution to employment growth

Question 6

Implication of Australia’s projected population growth- biodiversity, agriculture, deforestation

Answer 6

With more people coming to Australia this means we need more

Question 7

Implication of Australia’s projected population growth- biodiversity, agriculture, deforestation

Answer 7

With more people coming to Australia this means we need more infrastructure. This means clearing land by cutting down trees, forcing animals and plants out. People who are employed in agriculture will lose their jobs.