Question 1

What does the average Australian household spend?

Accepted Answer

The average Australian household spends $1,486/week or $77,272/year on goods and services. This has risen 30% since 2019-20, outpacing wage growth over the same period.

Question 2

Which is the most expensive state to live in?

Accepted Answer

NSW is the most expensive state to live in at $1,628/week — 10% above the national average. Tasmania is the cheapest at $1,286/week. The difference is primarily driven by housing costs.

Question 3

What is the biggest household expense category?

Accepted Answer

Housing (rent or mortgage) is the largest expense at 31.5% of total household spending, followed by groceries at 13.3%, transport at 11% and eating out at 7.9%.

What Does the Typical Australian Household Spend?

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