Table 1 Classification of urban and rural settlements using a six-category or two-category system
Six-category classification | Two-category classification | Population size | Remoteness (drive time to ‘Other Urban’ settlement) |
|---|---|---|---|
Large Urban | Urban | ≥125,000 | – |
Other Urban | Urban | 10,000 – 124,999 | – |
Accessible Small Town | Urban | 3000 – 9999 | < 30 min |
Remote Small Town | Urban | 3000 – 9999 | > 30 min |
Accessible Rural | Rural | < 3000 | < 30 min |
Remote Rural | Rural | < 3000 | > 30 min |