RELATIVE STRENGTH OF THE POPULATIONS OF AUSTRALASIAN COLONIES, 1881.
Colony. Numbers in every 10,000 persons living—
At Supporting Ages (15 to 65 years). At Dependent Ages.
Under 15 years. 65 years and upwards.
1. Queensland 5,993 3,888 119
2. Victoria 5,908 3,847 245
3. Western Australia 5,891 3,855 254
4. South Australia 5,879 3,885 236
5. New South Wales 5,768 3,987 245
6. Tasmania 5,692 3,821 487
7. New Zealand 5,604 4,254 142