Australian Population Growth Overview

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Which state has the highest annual growth rate?

  • Victoria
  • Western Australia
  • Queensland (correct)
  • New South Wales

What is the total population of Victoria?

  • 5.4 million
  • 1.8 million
  • 2.8 million
  • 6.7 million (correct)

Which territory has the lowest annual growth rate?

  • ACT
  • South Australia
  • Northern Territory (correct)
  • Tasmania

Which state has a total population closest to 1.8 million?

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What is the total population of New South Wales?

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Natural increase

The difference between births and deaths in a population over a year.

Net interstate migration

The difference between people moving into and out of a state or territory in a year.

Net overseas migration

The difference between people coming into Australia and leaving Australia in a year.

Annual growth rate

The percentage by which a population grows each year.

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Total population

The total number of people living in a state or territory.

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Study Notes

Australian State and Territory Population Growth

  • Queensland: Annual growth rate of 2.2%, total population of 5.4 million.
  • New South Wales: Annual growth rate of 1.3%, total population of 8.2 million.
  • Western Australia: Annual growth rate of 1.8%, total population of 2.8 million.
  • South Australia: Annual growth rate of 1.4%, total population of 1.8 million.
  • Victoria: Annual growth rate of 1.7%, total population of 6.7 million.
  • Tasmania: Annual growth rate of 0.7%, total population of 572 thousand.
  • Australian Capital Territory (ACT): Annual growth rate of 1.4%, total population of 459 thousand.
  • Northern Territory: Annual growth rate of 0.4%, total population of 251 thousand.

Population Growth Components

  • Natural increase (births minus deaths) and net migration (net overseas migration and interstate migration) contribute to population growth.
  • Data includes annual growth rates for each state/territory, illustrating a range of population dynamics in Australia.
  • Data presented visually by state/ territory, allowing for examination of growth patterns across different areas.

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