And very thin marmite vegemite it is too - (have a look at this table).
That's taken from the rather excellent Wikipedia

And only 1% of the area of Australia has 84% of the population in it, according to this.

And 61% of the population lives in just the big five cities - which must account for a tiny percentage of the national area.

I am, indeed, female. I also do not have a hen named after me. I will survive.

snorgle] I am sorry - I've only got three chickens. However, if one goes broody, I'll be getting some fertile eggs for it to sit on and will keep at least 1 female progeny. Your name will be first on the list.

Day 4: They've learnt how to use the chicken ramp. Penelope made a bid for escape but was easily coaxed back with some parsley. The henhouse-mates are getting on well so it is unlikley that any will be put up for eviction. The sweepstake for the first egg is still open, so far it is:
Penelope: Penelope
flerdle: Boolbar
Lib: rab