Band 7+: The bar chart below describes some changes about the percentage of people were born in Australia and who were born outside Australia living in urban, rural and town between 1995 and 2010. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant. You should write at least 150 words.

The provided bar chart illustrates the percentage distribution of individuals born in Australia and those born outside the country residing in urban, rural, and town areas from 1995 to 2010.

Overall, there was a consistent higher percentage of individuals born in Australia residing in cities compared to those born outside the country throughout the period. There was also a noticeable decrease in the proportion of individuals born in towns for both groups.

In 1995, the percentage of individuals born in Australia living in cities was 60%, surpassing those born outside Australia at 50%. Additionally, the percentage of individuals born in Australian towns was higher at 20% in contrast to 10% for those born outside the country. Conversely, individuals born outside Australia showed a higher proportion residing in rural areas (8%) compared to those born in Australia (5%).

By 2010, the percentage of individuals born outside Australia residing in cities significantly increased to 80%, surpassing those born in Australia, who accounted for 65%. Furthermore, individuals born in Australian towns and rural areas were both at 18%, whereas individuals born outside Australia had a lower representation in towns at 10% and in rural areas at less than 5%.