Band 9: 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 bar chart presents a comparative analysis of the population distribution based on birthplace—within Australia and outside Australia—across urban, rural, and town settings from 1995 to 2010.

Overall, the data reveals a significant increase in the urban population among individuals born in Australia, while those born outside witnessed a slight decline in urban residency. Additionally, rural areas experienced a marked decrease in both categories over the specified period.

In 1995, approximately 54% of individuals born in Australia resided in urban areas, a figure that rose to around 70% by 2010. Conversely, those born outside Australia accounted for approximately 20% in urban settings in 1995, which saw a slight decline to 18% in 2010. This trend indicates a stronger growth in urban habitation among Australian-born citizens compared to their foreign-born counterparts during the fifteen-year span. The data also reveals contrasting trends in town populations, where those born in Australia decreased from 40% to just under 20%, while the population of foreign-born individuals in towns remained relatively stable around 30% to 25%.

Rural areas illustrated a similar decline for both groups. Individuals born in Australia represented about 5% of the total rural population in 1995, a figure that diminished to below 5% by 2010. Likewise, individuals born outside Australia in rural settings exhibited a slight decrease from approximately 8% to less than 5%. This downward trend underscores the overall urbanization occurring across the Australian populace, regardless of birthplace, marking a significant shift in residential patterns from rural to urban living.