Yes it does when human inteference is there otherwise it does...

Yes it does when human inteference is there otherwise it does not.

1) Average new house size is Australia has gone up 40% just in 10 years(50 Square house is fashion now). So 50% more space to heat/cool/clean/wash floor.

MORE AND MORE ENERGY

2) Toorak Tractors are now basic need of a two kids family(Unfortunately I do own one). They consume more than 20% more energy than Standard Sedan.

3) I have a cricket pitch(green one) in my backyard, have not seen that in any new house. ALL CONCRETE JUNGLE