The provided bar graph compares the number of individuals who immigrated to six distinct regions- Oceania, Europe, Middle&East Africa, North/South America, Asia, and the rest of Asia from Australia between 1987 and 1997.
Overall, it is evident that the number of Australian immigrants in Oceania, Middle&East Africa, and Asia increased over the surveyed period, while those in Europe, North/South America, and the rest of Asia witnessed a reverse trend. Despite its decline, European individuals accounted for a majority of emigration from Australia throughout.
Regarding the increasing categories, around 17 Australian people immigrated to Oceania in 1987, which then rose to approximately 23 people in 1997. Similarly, the figure for Asia ascended suddenly from precisely 15 people to roughly 24 people across the same period. Australian immigrants in Middle&East Africa accounted for quite a low number initially, at about 6 people, after which it climbed slightly to approximately 8 individuals in the end.
Concerning the remaining countries, Australian immigrants to Europe exhibited the highest number at the beginning of the period, at precisely 30 individuals, and although this figure declined to 25 individuals in 1997, it remained in the top position by the end of the period. Moreover, North/South America welcomed about 23 Australian immigrants in 1987, before plunging to approximately 14 people in 1997. Finally, the rest of Asia recorded around 6 people initially, which then receded by 1 person in the end.