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CONSUMPTION


Rising household incomes in Australia have been reflected in higher levels of consumption of goods and services.

Real per capita household consumption expenditure grew by 2.8% per year on average between 1994–95 and 2004–05.

Higher levels of consumption have implications for waste generation and energy consumption among other environmental concerns. For example, increased levels of consumption of goods generate increased waste which has environmental implications for its disposal.

REAL FINAL CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURE PER CAPITA

Note: Volume measure; reference year 2003–04.
Source: ABS, Australian System of National Accounts, 2004–05 (cat. no. 5204.0)

REAL HOUSEHOLD FINAL CONSUMPTION PER CAPITA
	1994–95	2004–05	Avg. annual growth rate
	$	$	%
Food	2 549	2 784	0.9
Alcoholic beverages and tobacco	975	1 007	0.3
Clothing and footwear	786	995	2.4
Rent and other dwelling services	3 532	4 388	2.2
Electricity, gas and other fuel	404	514	2.4
Furnishings and household equipment	1 009	1 470	3.8
Health	1 082	1 289	1.8
Transport	2 198	2 989	3.1
Communication	319	734	8.7
Recreation and culture	1 919	3 079	4.8
Education services	682	847	2.2
Hotels, cafes and restaurants	1 554	1 900	2.0
Miscellaneous goods and services	2 531	3 449	3.1
Total	19 376	25 447	2.8
Note: Volume measures; reference year 2003-04. Components may not sum to totals. Source: ABS, Australian System of National Accounts, 2004-05 (cat. no. 5204.0)