The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics Retail Trade figures show that Australian retail turnover rose 0.6% in August 2011.

Turnover rose in Household goods retailing (1.7%), Food retailing (0.6%), Cafes, restaurants and takeaway food services (1.2%) and other retail (0.3%). Turnover fell in Department stores (-0.8%) and Clothing, footwear and personal accessory retailing (-0.3%).

Turnover rose in New South Wales (1.0%), Queensland (0.5%), Western Australia (0.9%), Victoria (0.3%), South Australia (0.6%), Tasmania (0.8%) and the Australian Capital Territory (0.3%). The Northern Territory (0.0%) was relatively unchanged.

Media note: Information supplied by Australian Bureau of Statistics (or the ABS).