The given task requires a summary of the changes in the percentage of people born in Australia and outside the country residing in urban, rural, and town areas between 1995 and 2010, based on the information provided in the clustered bar graphs.
The bar charts illustrate the distribution of individuals born in Australia and those born outside the country across urban, rural, and town areas in Australia in the years 1995 and 2010. The data shows fluctuations in population trends over these two decades.
In 1995, the majority of individuals born in Australia resided in cities, comprising about 54%, whereas a substantial portion also lived in towns (around 40%) with a smaller percentage in rural areas (5%). Conversely, individuals born outside Australia in the same year favored cities (approximately 20%), followed by towns (about 30%) and rural areas (8%). By 2010, the data reveals a shift for Australian-born individuals, with a notable increase in urban dwellers to over 70%, a decrease in town residents to over 45%, and a minimal change in rural inhabitants at less than 5%. For those born outside Australia, the preference for urban living remained steady at 18%, while town and rural living saw a slight increase to 25% and less than 5% respectively.
The comparison between the two years indicates a decrease in the population of Australian-born individuals living in non-urban areas by 2010. Although urban areas remained the top choice for both groups, there was a significant decline in rural and town inhabitants among Australian-born citizens. Similarly, individuals born outside Australia displayed a consistent preference for urban settings across both years. It is evident that non-Australian residents also demonstrated a substantial migration from non-urban regions, mirroring the trend observed for Australian-born residents.