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Australia’s population is close to 28 million and remains highly urbanised, with about two‑thirds living in the Greater Capital City Statistical Areas and 95 % situated within 100 km of the coast. The six states, New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and Tasmania, together with the self‑governing Australian Capital Territory and Northern Territory house the nation’s major cities, Sydney and Melbourne each exceeding five million residents. Population density is low at 3.5 persons per km², but density rises sharply in the south‑eastern corridor where the median age has crept to 39 years, reflecting an ageing demographic profile.

Housing is concentrated in these coastal metros, where house prices rank among the world’s highest and household debt sits at the second‑highest global level, creating notable affordability pressures for both owners and renters. The rental market is similarly tight in the larger cities, amplifying those challenges. Australia’s economy is driven by abundant natural resources and a highly developed services sector (about 71 % of GDP), with strong trade links, China alone accounts for roughly 40 % of exports, and a thriving tourism industry that together underpin its high per‑capita income and overall economic resilience.