EXPENDITURE ON CULTURE
3.1 AVERAGE WEEKLY HOUSEHOLD EXPENDITURE ON CULTURE(a) - 2003-04
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In 2003-04, Australian households spent 4.1% of their total expenditure on cultural goods and services. Households spent the largest amounts on Books ($1,587m), Televisions ($1,376m), Pay TV fees ($1,084m) and Newspapers ($1,031m).
3.2 EXPENDITURE ON CULTURE BY AUSTRALIAN HOUSEHOLDS - 2003-04 |
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![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Average household expenditure | Total household expenditure | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | $/week | $m/year | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
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Literature | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Books | 3.94 | 1 587 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Newspapers | 2.56 | 1 031 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Magazines and comics | 1.80 | 727 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Other printed material | 0.14 | 55 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Total | 8.44 | 3 400 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
Music | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Pre-recorded compact discs and records (audio) | 1.60 | 646 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Audio cassettes and tapes | 0.05 | 19 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Total | 1.65 | 665 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
Performing arts | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Live theatre fees and charges | 0.87 | 353 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Music concert fees and charges | 0.72 | 291 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Total | 1.59 | 644 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
Visual arts and crafts | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Studio and other professional photography | 0.50 | 203 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Paintings, carvings and sculptures | 0.70 | 282 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Art and craft materials | 0.46 | 184 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Total | 1.66 | 668 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
Broadcasting, electronic media and film | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Hire of video cassette tapes and TV or computer games | 1.17 | 473 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Pre-recorded video cassettes and video discs | 2.08 | 840 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Cinema fees and charges | 1.93 | 779 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Pay TV fees | 2.69 | 1 084 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Total | 7.87 | 3 176 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
Other arts | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Musical instruments and accessories | *0.67 | *272 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Culture courses | 1.14 | 459 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Cultural fees and charges n.e.c | 0.05 | 19 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Total | 1.86 | 750 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
Heritage | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Art gallery and museum fees and charges | 0.15 | 61 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | National park and zoos fees and charges | 0.24 | 98 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Total | 0.39 | 159 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
Other culture | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Radios | 0.07 | 27 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | CD players | 0.36 | 145 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Integrated sound systems | 0.25 | 100 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Other audio equipment(a) | *0.58 | *239 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Televisions | 3.41 | 1 376 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Home entertainment systems | 1.33 | 537 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Television aerials | *0.06 | *26 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Video cassette recorders | 0.36 | 145 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Video cameras | 0.92 | 371 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Digital video disc players or laser disc players | 1.36 | 550 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Other video equipment(b) | *0.42 | *168 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Audiovisual parts n.e.c | 0.22 | 90 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Hire of televisions | *0.06 | *26 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Blank video cassettes and video discs | 0.21 | 86 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Repair and maintenance of audiovisual equipment and personal computers | 1.00 | 404 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Audiovisual equipment and personal computer repairs insurance | 0.09 | 37 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Photographic equipment (excluding film and chemicals) | 1.17 | 471 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Photographic film and chemicals (including developing) | 1.07 | 433 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
![](/icons/ecblank.gif) | Total(c) | 12.94 | 5 231 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
Total expenditure on culture | 36.40 | 14 694 | ![](/icons/ecblank.gif) |
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* estimate has a relative standard error of 25% to 50% and should be used with caution |
(a) Includes amplifiers and tuner-amplifiers, speakers, and audio equipment n.e.c. |
(b) Includes set top boxes and video equipment n.e.c. |
(c) Also includes hire of video cassette recorders, but this was negligible. |
Source: ABS, Household Expenditure Survey, Australia: Detailed Expenditure Items, 2003-04 (cat. no. 6535.0.55.001) and data available on request. |