Band 5+: 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.

The table illustrates the spending patterns of an average Australian household between 1991 and 2001.

Overall, while the spending figures on electricity and water, transport demonstrated noticeable changes, expenditure on food, clothing, and housing showed a small change in ten years. Notably, other goods and services were the two biggest items of expenditure.

In detail, the expenditure was approximately identical, with 155 $ and 160$ i 1991 and 2001, respectively. Likewise, housing accounted for the similar patterns for both years with 95$ and 100$ accordingly. Similarly, the total spending on clothing noticed a small change, which fell from 30$ to 20$ throughout the period.

In contrast, the amount of monthly spending on electricity and water was just 75 in 1991, but it increased significantly, reaching 120 $ in 2001. Conversely, transport showed a decreasing trend, while the total amount of expenditure was 70$ for transport in 1991, it dropped to 45 % by 2001. Interestingly, other goods and services maintained for the highest spending among all expenditures for both years. Notably, the total expenditure was slightly higher in 2001 with 715$ compared to 675$ in 1991.