The bar chart illustrates the amount of water used in various cities in Australia during the last year, while the second chart represents the breakdown of water consumption for the same period. Overall, Perth had the highest water consumption, whereas Canberra had the lowest; the majority of the water was allocated to agriculture.
Looking at the details, Perth ranked first with a total water usage of 300 kiloliters over the year. Meanwhile, Brisbane and Adelaide consumed slightly less, with figures of 250 kiloliters and approximately 240 kiloliters, respectively. Sydney’s consumption was slightly lower, at around 200 kiloliters. In contrast, Melbourne and Canberra had the smallest proportions, both using about 150 kiloliters.
In terms of how the water was utilized, the most significant share went to agriculture, which accounted for 67% of total consumption. A contrasting pattern emerged in the categories of water supply and electricity, each making up 7% of the total. Household water expenditure was slightly higher, at 9%. A similar result was observed in sectors such as manufacturing and other industries, contributing to 4% of the total consumption. The lowest share was taken by mining, which only accounted for 2% of water usage.