Changing Settlement Patterns in Australia By amandasharpe Period: Jan 1, 1787 to Jan 1, 2013 How has settlement patterns changed? Jan 18, 1788 First Fleet arrives At this time approx. 9% of the continent was covered in forests. Jan 1, 1830 100 000+ settlers in Australia Jan 1, 1835 Wheat & wool industries expanding Jan 1, 1860 1851-1860 Gold Rush brings 600 000 migrants Jan 1, 1880 Railways carry farmers inland Jan 1, 1988 Only 4-5% of Australia is forest
