More than 80 per cent of Australians live within the coastal zone. Does 90% of Australians live on the coast? More than 90 percent of Australia’s population lives within 100km of the coast. The whole state of Tasmania currently comprises 200,000 households. Do most people in Australia live on the coast? Our coast is intimately […]

Most people find Melbourne’s climate is agreeable all year round, with a cooler climate on average than Australia’s other large coastal cities. Adelaide has a Mediterranean climate with warm, sunny weather for most of the year. Which is the coldest city in Australia? Liawenee is the coldest permanently-inhabited place in Australia.Liawenee. Liawenee Tasmania Coordinates 41°53′58.92″S […]

At the time all continents were part of the super continent known as Gondwanaland. However, 180 million years ago, the continents split away occupying their present locations. Consequently, most of the kangaroos became natives of Australia. Therefore, the original home of the kangaroos was South America. Why are many of Australia’s animals found nowhere else […]

It is nicknamed the “Land Down Under” because it is below the equator. Australia is made up of six states and two territories but the only country in Australia is Australia! Australia is the smallest continent.The original people of Australia are called aborigines (a’-boh-ri-jinees). Who called Australia the land down under? Matthew FlindersThe nickname ‘Down […]

New Zealand has a social security agreement with Australia. Under the Agreement the following benefits and pensions are available to former Australian residents living in New Zealand: age pension. disability support pension (this normally applies if you are severely disabled) Can I get my Australian pension in New Zealand? If you live in Australia or […]

Although no convicts were sent direct to Port Phillip (Melbourne) after 1851,many came to Victoria in work gangs, or as “assigned servants” to pastoralists, ticket-of-leave (freed men) or those who were referred to as “Exiles”. Was Melbourne a convict colony? Western Australia – established as Swan River Colony in 1829 – initially was intended solely […]

Australia is considered a wealthy nation with a market-based economy that has a comparatively high gross domestic product and per capita income. Its economy is driven by the service sector and the export of commodities. What makes Australia such a wealthy country? The Australian economy is dominated by its service sector, which in 2017 comprised […]

Australian cities have some of the lowest crime rates in the world. Democratic. Australia is one of the world’s most economically strong and politically stable democracies, where individual freedoms are valued, and a strong and transparent system of law and government protects the rights of citizens and visitors. Is Australia a safe place? Australia is […]

Winters in Australia are generally cool with temperatures dropping to as low as 5 degrees Celsius. You might also experience some frosty nights during Australia winter months. June and July are typically the coldest months. So, if you are headed to Australia in winter 2021, make sure you carry suitable clothing. How bad are the […]

In 2020, the INFORM Risk Index identified that New Zealand had an equally high risk of earthquake an tsunami in 2021, rating 7 out of a maximum of 10 points for both natural disaster types. What natural disasters occur in NZ? Due to its geography and location, New Zealand is prone to a range of […]

How far is Sydney-Australia from the equator and on what hemisphere is it? Sydney-Australia is 2,340.00 mi (3,765.86 km) south of the equator, so it is located in the southern hemisphere. What part of Australia is closest to the equator? As part of the southern hemisphere, Australia is situated beneath the equator and in the […]

General eligibility criteria for citizenship Generally, those over the age of 18 who apply for Australian citizenship must: have passed a citizenship test (unless over the age of 60) be a permanent resident at the time of application, and also, at time of decision. Can I apply for Australian citizenship if I am over 60? […]

Oil Production in Australia Australia produces 373,728.37 barrels per day of oil (as of 2016) ranking 31st in the world. Australia produces every year an amount equivalent to 11.4% of its total proven reserves (as of 2016). Does Australia have any oil? Australia has about 0.3 per cent of the world oil reserves. Most of […]

The Australian Constitution expressly/explicitly recognises some human rights including the right to vote because it allows people to participate in federal elections. It also protects an individual’s freedom of religion from government interference. How does common law protect human rights HSC? The common law enforces statutes that may be based on treaties or declarations.Judges make […]

We produce enough food to feed 75 million people. That is enough to feed the entire population three times over. We have a very safe, reliable, and efficient food supply chain. Does Australia produce enough food to feed itself? The exercise shows that, in 2012-13, Australia produced enough calories to feed just over 130 million […]