A local government area has a total population of 450,000 and covers an area of 1,500 km². What is its population density?

Population density is calculated by dividing the total population by the total area: 450,000 ÷ 1,500 = 300 persons per km². Option A (200) results from dividing 300,000 by 1,500, option B (250) from 375,000 ÷ 1,500, and option D (350) from 525,000 ÷ 1,500, all of which are incorrect figures.