Band 6+: The table below shows the monthly expenditure of an average Australian family in 1991 and 2001. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. Write at least 150 words.

household categorized into six factors in 1991 and 2001.

It can be seen from the table that the total expenditure of Australian families saw an upward trend, while the reserve was true for that of transport.

In 1991, the total expenses of Australian households were recorded at 675 dollars, then increased to 715 dollars in 2001. The non-essential goods and services ranked first sector that Australians spent the most money, proven by the amount of 250 dollars in 1991. It continued to increase to 270 dollars in 2001. Next come the food sectors, which slightly increased, from 155 dollars in 1991 to 160 dollars in 2001.

While the expenditure of electricity and water by households in Australia (75) was smaller than that of housing (95) in 1991, the former (120) was higher than the latter (100) in 2001.

The money spent on clothing remained a similar figure of 30 dollars over a ten-year period, which was the lowest figure. In constant, having stood at 70 dollars in 1991, the expense of transport declined to 45 dollars in 2001