Australian Population Quiz 2

What percentage of Australians live within 50 km of the coast?

• About 50%

• About 65%

• About 85%

• About 95%

Which area of Australia is described as very sparsely populated?

• The coastal areas

• The capital cities

• Victoria

• The interior regions such as Western Australia, South Australia, the Northern Territory, and Queensland

Which state had the largest overseas-born population in 2016?

• NSW

• VIC

• QLD

• ACT

What is Australias average population density?

• 1.3

• 3.3

• 35.7

• 18

WHay does Australia have such low population densities across most of the country

• it is a large country

• it is very arid

• it has a long coastline

• it is a long way from other countries

Migrants cluster in capital cities.

• True

• False

What is the median age for first mother in Australia

• 26

• 28

• 30

• 32

female participation rate is approx what % today?

• 35

• 50

• 60

• 80

What is the name of the oldest living person?

• Maisie

• Eunice

• Ethel

• Esther

What is the fertility rate in Australia

• 1.4

• 1.6

• 2

• 2.1