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 illustrates the proportions of Australian citizens and foreigners residing in rural areas, urban areas, and towns in 1995 and 2010.

Overall, cities saw a significant increase in the proportions of Australians and immigrants, while rural areas experienced a sharp decline in their populations. Meanwhile, towns exhibited only minor changes over the given period.

In 1995, immigrants were the dominant group in cities, accounting for 60% of the urban population, compared to nearly 50% for Australian citizens. Conversely, towns were more populated by locals, with 20% of Australians living there—double the proportion of immigrants. Rural areas were more evenly distributed, with 40% of immigrants and just under 30% of Australians residing in these regions.

By 2010, the urban population grew substantially, particularly among Australians, with over 60% settling in cities—a marked increase from 1995. Immigrants in cities also rose significantly, reaching 80%. In contrast, rural areas saw a sharp decline in both groups, with less than 10% of immigrants and just under 5% of Australians living there. Towns experienced only slight changes, with both Australians and foreigners accounting for almost 20% and less than 10%, respectively.