STATE ACCOUNTS


STATE ACCOUNTS

South Australia's September quarter 2010 State Final Demand in chain volume (trend) terms was $21,709m; an increase of 0.2% from the June quarter 2010 and 4.1% over the corresponding quarter of the previous year. Australia's Domestic Final Demand grew 0.7% to $325,655m in the September quarter 2010.

All states and territories recorded increases for the September quarter 2010. The Australian Capital Territory reported the largest growth for the period (up 1.9%), while the Northern Territory recorded the smallest (up 0.1%).

HOUSEHOLD FINAL CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURE (HFCE)

In chain volume (trend) terms, South Australia's September quarter 2010 HFCE was $12,413m; an increase of 0.8% over the result recorded in the June quarter 2010 and representing 7.1% of the national total ($175,023m). The value of HFCE for Australia increased by 0.9% between the June and September quarters 2010.

The main contributors to growth in HFCE in South Australia for the September quarter 2010 were Electricity, gas and other fuels (up 5.2% from the June quarter 2010) and Clothing and footwear (up 3.1%) and Transport services (up 1.8%). The largest decreases in expenditure were for Hotels, cafes and restaurants (down 0.9%), Furnishings and household equipment and the Purchase of vehicles (down 0.6%).

At the national level, expenditure increases were reported for most categories. The largest increases were for Purchase of vehicles (up 2.6% from the June quarter 2010), Recreation and culture (up 2.1%), and Transport services (up 1.6%). The largest decreases in expenditure were for Alcoholic beverages and Clothing and footwear (down 0.4%).