LESSON 10.6 Country vs city living
LEARNING INTENTION By the end of this lesson you should be able to:
• compare the availability of services and facilities in different types of residential area • explain the interconnection between push and pull factors and the growth of cities • identify the characteristics of a country town • explain why country towns are becoming more popular • identify places in Australia that are growing at the fastest rate.
Tune in City and country living have similarities and differences. Think about your own experience to help you. Create a Venn diagram similar to the example in FIGURE1 to list the similarities and differences between city living and country living.
FIGURE1 City living vs country living
City living
Country living
10.6.1 The attraction of the country Country towns vary. Some are tiny with a post ofýce and shop, while others are bigger. Most Australians live in large urban centres; but country areas are important for food and natural resources. Many dream of country life for its beauty and space. Many Australians holiday in country places and dream of moving to the country; attracted by cheaper housing, less trafýc, a sense of safety and the natural environment. 10.6.2 Demographic features The demographic features of country towns depend on their location and local activities. Leongatha is 135 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. It has good rain and soil, making it one of the most productive farming areas in Victoria. The milk processing factory is the biggest employer. Coleraine is 350 kilometres west of Melbourne. It has large farms for sheep and cattle, but there are no big businesses in the town.
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