The chart gives information on the monthly spending of average Australian family on different utilities from 1991 to 2001.0verall, the total expenditure recorded an increase, with other goods and services gradually increasing over the years, whereas transport and clothing had a decline.
In 1990, other goods and services was the leading with 250 dollars per month,followed by food spending 155 dollars. Housing presented 95 dollars ,electricity and water expenditure was 75 dollars,then transport at 75 dollars and clothing had the least with 30 dollars.
In 2001, each segment presented a steady increase except clothing and transport which decreased to 20 and 45 dollars respectively.Other goods and services was the top most on the list with 270 dollars ,followed by food which recorded 170 dollars and electricity and water 120 dollars. Housing presented 100 dollars per month.
