Part 10/10:
The reasons behind the absence of major cities along Australia’s northern coastline evolve from a historical context defined by early British settlement decisions reinforced by geographical, climatic, and cultural factors. As future discussions ensue about exploiting the economic opportunities in the north, the historical inertia surrounding urbanization continues to hold sway. With only 2% of Australia’s population living in the north and Darwin remaining a minor urban player, it becomes clear that geography and history have created a lasting legacy that maintains a significant divide within this vast continent.