1318.3 - Qld Stats, Dec 2009

PRICES

CONSUMER PRICE INDEX

The all groups consumer price index (CPI) for Brisbane increased by 1.9% in the 12 months to September quarter 2009 compared with a 1.3% increase in the weighted average of the eight capital cities. Darwin recorded the highest increase of any capital city (2.7%). Brisbane recorded the second highest rise of any capital city. The higher result in Brisbane was largely due to stronger than average rises in housing and household contents and services.

Between the June quarter 2009 and the September quarter 2009 the Brisbane CPI increased by 1.3% compared with an increase of 1.0% for the weighted average of the eight capital cities.

Consumer Price Index, All Groups - Percentage change from previous quarter(a): Original
Graph: Consumer Price Index, All Groups—Percentage change from previous quarter(a): Original

Graph: Consumer Price Index, All Groups—Percentage change from previous quarter(a): Original

In the September 2009 quarter, the majority of Brisbane price categories groups increased compared with the previous quarter. The largest increases were Transportation (4.5%), Housing (2.4%) and Clothing and footwear (1.9%).

Over the same period, decreases were recorded for Health (-1.2%) and Food (-0.8%).

CPI Movement, Brisbane, Percentage change from previous quarter: Original - September 2009 quarter
Graph: CPI Movement, Brisbane, Percentage change from previous quarter: Original—September 2009 quarter

Graph: CPI Movement, Brisbane, Percentage change from previous quarter: Original—September 2009 quarter

For more detailed information on the consumer price index, please refer to Consumer Price Index, Australia (cat no. 6401.0) or contact the National Information and Referral Service on 1300 135 070. This publication is released quarterly.

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Contents What's new at ABS ... Population Labour Force Prices Production Housing Finance Incomes Consumption and Investment Tourist Accommodation Interstate Trade State Accounts Articles About this Release	PRICES CONSUMER PRICE INDEX The all groups consumer price index (CPI) for Brisbane increased by 1.9% in the 12 months to September quarter 2009 compared with a 1.3% increase in the weighted average of the eight capital cities. Darwin recorded the highest increase of any capital city (2.7%). Brisbane recorded the second highest rise of any capital city. The higher result in Brisbane was largely due to stronger than average rises in housing and household contents and services. Between the June quarter 2009 and the September quarter 2009 the Brisbane CPI increased by 1.3% compared with an increase of 1.0% for the weighted average of the eight capital cities. Consumer Price Index, All Groups - Percentage change from previous quarter(a): Original In the September 2009 quarter, the majority of Brisbane price categories groups increased compared with the previous quarter. The largest increases were Transportation (4.5%), Housing (2.4%) and Clothing and footwear (1.9%). Over the same period, decreases were recorded for Health (-1.2%) and Food (-0.8%). CPI Movement, Brisbane, Percentage change from previous quarter: Original - September 2009 quarter For more detailed information on the consumer price index, please refer to Consumer Price Index, Australia (cat no. 6401.0) or contact the National Information and Referral Service on 1300 135 070. This publication is released quarterly. Back to top Document Selection These documents will be presented in a new window. This page last updated 22 January 2010

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