Line chart- Australian Residents

Sample Answer

The line chart compares figures for millions of residents from the UK, Asia, and other living in Australia from 1976 to 2011. Looking from an overall perspective, it is readily apparent that those from the UK experienced a steep decline, which was compensated for with a rise among others and, in particular, Asians. Total numbers also rose overall.

Individuals from the UK began the period leading all demographics at nearly 14 million before a precipitous fall to 10 million by 1986. In contrast, Asian residents grew steadily from just over 6 million to 9 million by 1991 (overtaking the UK in that year) and continued this upward trajectory to finish with a final surge to 15 million in 2011. The UK had fallen to 5 million in the same year.

Other displayed a more erratic trend with initial figures at 11 million, a moderate decline to 8 million by 1986, a consistent rise to 14 million by 2006, and a slight pullback to 13 million to end the period. Total numbers remained between 19 and 25 million throughout the period with a low point in 1996 and a peak in 2011.