| Characteristic Share of urban population in total population | 2019 86.12% | 2018 86.01% | 2017 85.9% | 2016 85.8% |
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Do Australians live in urban or rural areas?
Australia is one of the world’s most urban nations , with nearly 90% of its population living in urban areas, according to the United Nations (2018 estimate).
Do 80% of Australians live in urban or rural areas?
The answer is false . Based on the World Bank data the rural population is 11%.
What percentage of people in Australia live in rural areas?
Around 7 million people—about 28% of the Australian population—live in rural and remote areas, which encompass many diverse locations and communities (ABS 2019d). These Australians face unique challenges due to their geographic location and often have poorer health outcomes than people living in metropolitan areas.
What percentage of Australia’s population lives in urban areas 2020?
Australia urban population was at level of 86.2 % in 2020, up from 86.1 % previous year.
