The pie chart compares the proportion of water consumption in Australia in 2004, while the accompanying bar chart shows the percentage of water used by residents during the same period.
Overall, the residential houses were by far the biggest consumers of water supplements, whereas unknown factors being the least users. Regarding to the water usage by residents, it is clear that water allocated to baths and agricultural purposes showed the largest figures.
Looking first at the information given on the pie chart, residential accommodations were worth of enormous 57%, taking the leading position of water users. The next 3 less significant positions were taken by residents living in apartments, industry and business workers with respective figures of 13%, 11% and 10%. The least amount of water was allocated to government, by 6% in one year, compared to 3% of unspecified users.
Turning to the percentage of water used by residents, bathroom and garden were the dominating figures, accounting for more than 27% each. The laundry was also a significant factor, with 20% of total water usage, compared to 15% and 10% of toilet and kitchen.