How is an area actually defined as rural or remote, who decides?
Many factors determine the status of any given location, some are geographical isolation, distance from other population centres, degree of difficulty in accessing the area, and the availability of services and facilities. There is no absolute definition of ‘rural’ but for simplicity it is generally seen as those areas outside metropolitan location. For further information you might want to check out the Definitions and Demographics of Rural Australia in the Resources section of the Student Corner.
