Australian household spending rises 0.6% in September
Higher transport and health costs helped lift the monthly measure, while spending volumes grew 0.7% in the September quarter, extending a run of quarterly growth.
Household spending rose 0.6% in September, after falling 0.1% in August and rising 1.0% in July, seasonally adjusted. Australian Bureau of Statistics
Transport and health spending each increased 1.5% for the month, while fuel spending rose 5.4%; the ABS said fuel spending volumes fell 2.2%. Australian Bureau of StatisticsThe West Australian
Spending volumes rose 0.7% in the September quarter, with the ABS reporting growth for a fourth consecutive quarter. Australian Bureau of StatisticsAustralian Bureau of Statistics