because most of the inland is desert
The east coast is more heavily populated.
The Atlantic Coast is the most populated area of the Americas. Other majorly populated areas are the Pacific Coast, Central America, and the Gulf Coast.
Australia is a sparsely populated country, with most of the population settled round the coast.
Townsend Voles are mostly populated in the northwestern part of the U.S by the Washington coast line and Oregon
The East Coast mostly. But the most dense populated areas would be the Northern East Coast by New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, etc.
The East coast, in the Capital citys.
The Gold Coast, Australia, is essentially a region of urbanisation, so does not have an agricultural industry. Areas which are not developed are used mostly for hobby farms, tropical fruit farming, prawn farming and fishing. The main industry of the Gold Coast is tourism.
Some of the best land, and safe water is on the eastern coast of Australia.
southeast
Lightly populated. Population per square kilometer or mile is probably really low, however alot of Australia is unsuitable to live from day to day hence most people live on the coast...
The most drought-prone areas are the areas inland from the coast. Drought hits all areas of Australia (including the coast) but drought is more prevalent in inland Queensland, NSW, Victoria, Northern Territory and throughout South Australia and Western Australia. Even Tasmania can be subject to drought.
Western Australia was originally colonised to offset French interests in the western coast. By establishing settlements, the British were able to discourage French claims.