The charts illustrate the distribution of water consumption and the proportion of residential water use in Australia during 2004.
Overall, it is clearly visible that residential is the highest contributor, with houses accounting for the majority of usage in Australia. while industrial and business correspond to almost equal use. However, the government and others contribute the least.
In the case of water consumption, residential dominates the category in water usage, representing 70%, which is then divided into houses and apartments, showcase 53% and 17% in Australia. Meanwhile, the industrial and business recorded for 11% and 10% respectively. The lowest proportion of water used is by the government and others, making up to 6% and 3%, respectively.
In the case of Residential water use, the garden is at the forefront with 28%. Followed by a bathroom comprising for 27%, while washing clothes represents 20%. The corresponding figures of 15% and 10% from the toilet and kitchen accordingly.
