Why is Australia so sparsely populated?

First, although Australia is not small, its terrain and climate are complex. There are many deserts and mountains in the country, the cultivated land area is small, and the natural conditions are poor.

Second, Australia was discovered relatively late and is far away from Europe. Although the United States and Australia are both countries of immigration, with their populations coming from Europe, the United States is the first choice for immigrants. Few people are willing to go to Australia. In the eyes of Europeans, Australia is very remote and desolate. Only prisoners, gold diggers and adventurers go there. It would be unreasonable to have a larger population. Not much more.

Third, Australia is a British colony, and its population mainly comes from the British Empire’s mainland and colonies, as well as nearby Asians and Oceanian indigenous people. The population input is relatively simple.

Fourth, the British have always regarded Australia as their own backyard and positioned themselves as a resource exporter for the UK. As a result, Australia's economy has experienced abnormal development. Agriculture and animal husbandry are extremely developed, but it lacks industry and tertiary industry and cannot gather a huge population.