The benchmark interest rate in Australia was last recorded at 4.10 percent. This dataset provides - Australia Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Australia Lending Interest Rate data was reported at 5.101 % pa in 2019. This records a decrease from the previous number of 5.261 % pa for 2018. Australia Lending Interest Rate data is updated yearly, averaging 7.269 % pa from Dec 1960 (Median) to 2019, with 60 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 16.458 % pa in 1989 and a record low of 5.000 % pa in 1960. Australia Lending Interest Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by World Bank. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.World Bank.WDI: Interest Rates. Lending rate is the bank rate that usually meets the short- and medium-term financing needs of the private sector. This rate is normally differentiated according to creditworthiness of borrowers and objectives of financing. The terms and conditions attached to these rates differ by country, however, limiting their comparability.;International Monetary Fund, International Financial Statistics and data files.;;

As of the end of December 2024, the average mortgage interest rate for Australian owner-occupier borrowers was around 6.1 percent. In comparison, the average investor interest rate was approximately 6.5 percent. These rates refer to outstanding housing loans from banks and registered financial corporations. New loans financed in that month had even higher interest rates, at 6.2 percent for owner-occupiers and 6.5 percent for investors, respectively.

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As of November 2024, the average owner-occupier home loan interest rate was the highest in the Australian state of Western Australia, with an average rate of around 6.36 percent. In comparison, the average mortgage interest rate in Victoria was at around 6.26 percent.

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In 2019, the real interest rate in Australia decreased by 1.7 percentage points (-51.2 percent) compared to 2018. This was a significant decrease in the real interest rate. Real interest rate is the adjusted lending interest rate to remove the effects of inflation, as measured by the GDP deflator (implicit price deflator).Find more statistics on other topics about Australia with key insights such as deposit interest rate, domestic credit to the private sector as a share of GDP, and market capitalization of listed domestic companies as a share of GDP.

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Mortgage Rate in Australia increased to 6.15 percent in January from 6.13 percent in December of 2024. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Australia Mortgage Rate.

In September 2023, the average monthly term deposit interest rate for institutions in Australia was 4.6 percent per annum. The average deposit rate for new term deposits in Australia had declined to as low as 0.2 percent per annum in 2021.

The deposit interest rate in Australia decreased by 0.4 percentage points (-20.2 percent) compared to the previous year. Therefore, the deposit interest rate in Australia saw its lowest number in that year with 1.56 percent. Notably, the deposit interest rate is continuously decreasing over the last years.The deposit interest rate is paid by financial institutions to deposit account holders.Find more statistics on other topics about Australia with key insights such as real interest rate, market capitalization of listed domestic companies as a share of GDP, and market capitalization of listed domestic companies.

The statistic shows the inflation rate in Australia from 1987 to 2022, with projections up until 2029. The inflation rate is calculated using the price increase of a defined product basket. This product basket contains products and services, on which the average consumer spends money throughout the year. They include expenses for groceries, clothes, rent, power, telecommunications, recreational activities and raw materials (e.g. gas, oil), as well as federal fees and taxes. In 2022, the average inflation rate in Australia was at about 6.61 percent compared to the previous year.

Australia's economy

Australia has one of the world’s largest economies and is a significant global importer and exporter. It is also labeled as one of the G20 countries, also known as the Group of Twenty, which consists of 20 major economies around the globe. The Australian economy is highly dependent on its mining sector as well as its agricultural sector in order to grow, and it exports the majority of these goods to eastern Asian countries, most prominently China. Large quantities of exports have helped Australia maintain a stable economy and furthered economic expansion, despite being affected by several economic obstacles.

Australia’s GDP has seen a significant increase over the past decade, more than doubling its value, and experienced a rather quick recovery from the 2008 financial crisis, which indicates that the country experienced economic growth as well as higher productivity. One of the primary reasons is the further development of the nation’s mining industry coupled with the expansion and success of many Australian mining companies.

Australia Deposit Rate: Bank Term Deposits: AUD 10000: Average Rate data was reported at 3.250 % pa in Feb 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.350 % pa for Jan 2025. Australia Deposit Rate: Bank Term Deposits: AUD 10000: Average Rate data is updated monthly, averaging 3.350 % pa from Feb 2002 (Median) to Feb 2025, with 277 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 5.250 % pa in Sep 2008 and a record low of 0.150 % pa in Apr 2022. Australia Deposit Rate: Bank Term Deposits: AUD 10000: Average Rate data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Reserve Bank of Australia. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.M003: Deposit Rate.

Australia 10Y Bond Yield was 4.51 percent on Wednesday March 26, according to over-the-counter interbank yield quotes for this government bond maturity. Australia 10-Year Government Bond Yield - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on March of 2025.

In January 2025, global inflation rates and central bank interest rates showed significant variation across major economies. Most economies initiated interest rate cuts from mid-2024 due to declining inflationary pressures. The U.S., UK, and EU central banks followed a consistent pattern of regular rate reductions throughout late 2024. In early 2025, Russia maintained the highest interest rate at 21 percent, while Japan retained the lowest at 0.5 percent. Varied inflation rates across major economies The inflation landscape varies considerably among major economies. China had the lowest inflation rate at 0.5 percent in January 2025. In contrast, Russia maintained a high inflation rate of 9.9 percent. These figures align with broader trends observed in early 2025, where China had the lowest inflation rate among major developed and emerging economies, while Russia's rate remained the highest. Central bank responses and economic indicators Central banks globally implemented aggressive rate hikes throughout 2022-23 to combat inflation. The European Central Bank exemplified this trend, raising rates from 0 percent in January 2022 to 4.5 percent by September 2023. A coordinated shift among major central banks began in mid-2024, with the ECB, Bank of England, and Federal Reserve initiating rate cuts, with forecasts suggesting further cuts through 2025 and 2026.

The average yearly yield of Australian 10-year government bonds has shown a significant downward trend from 1990 to 2020. Starting above 12 percent in 1990, yields steadily declined, with slight fluctuations, reaching a low of 0.92 percent in 2020. After 2020, yields began to rise again, reflecting recent increases in interest rates and inflation expectations.

Key information about Australia Exchange Rate against USD

• Australia Exchange Rate against USD averaged 1.505 (USD/AUD) in May 2023, compared with 1.495 USD/AUD in the previous month.
• Australia Exchange Rate against USD data is updated monthly, available from Jan 1957 to May 2023.
• The data reached an all-time high of 1.994 in Apr 2001 and a record low of 0.673 in Mar 1974.

CEIC extends history for monthly average Exchange Rate against USD. Federal Reserve Board provides average Exchange Rate against USD. Exchange Rate against USD prior to January 1971 is sourced from the International Monetary Fund.


Key information about Australia Exchange Rate against USD

• In the latest reports, Australia Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: Bank Acceptance Bills Rates: 90 days was reported at 4.042 % pa in May 2023.
• Its Long Term Interest Rate (Government Bond Yield: Australian Government: 10 Years) was reported at 3.500 % pa in May 2023.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Cash Target Rate) was set at 3.600 % pa in Apr 2023.

Mortgage interest rates worldwide varied greatly in 2024, from less than four percent in many European countries, to as high as 44 percent in Turkey. The average mortgage rate in a country depends on the central bank's base lending rate and macroeconomic indicators such as inflation and forecast economic growth. Since 2022, inflationary pressures have led to rapid increase in mortgage interest rates. Which are the leading mortgage markets? An easy way to estimate the importance of the mortgage sector in each country is by comparing household debt depth, or the ratio of the debt held by households compared to the county's GDP. In 2023, Switzerland, Australia, and Canada had some of the highest household debt to GDP ratios worldwide. While this indicator shows the size of the sector relative to the country’s economy, the value of mortgages outstanding allows to compare the market size in different countries. In Europe, for instance, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France were the largest mortgage markets by outstanding mortgage lending. Mortgage lending trends in the U.S. In the United States, new mortgage lending soared in 2021. This was largely due to the growth of new refinance loans that allow homeowners to renegotiate their mortgage terms and replace their existing loan with a more favorable one. Following the rise in interest rates, the mortgage market cooled, and refinance loans declined.

Key information about Australia Real Effective Exchange Rate

• Australia Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER: 2005=100: Month Avg: Australia) was 100.3 in Jan 2025, compared with the number of 101.1 in the previous month.
• Australia Real Effective Exchange Rate data is updated monthly and averaged 126.8 from Jan 1994 to Jan 2025.
• The data reached an all-time high of 126.8 in Aug 2012 and a record low of 73.6 in Mar 2001.

CEIC generates Real Effective Exchange Rate Index with base 2005=100. Bank for International Settlements provides Real Effective Exchange Rate Index with base 2020=100. CPI is used as a deflator. An increase in REER indicates reduced competitiveness for the reporting economy.


Related information about Australia Real Effective Exchange Rate

• In the latest reports, Australia Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: Bank Acceptance Bills Rates: 90 days was reported at 4.2 % pa in Jan 2025.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Cash Target Rate) was set at 4.3 % pa in Jan 2025.
• Australia Exchange Rate against USD averaged 1.5 (USD/AUD) in Jun 2023.

Bank Lending Rate in Australia decreased to 10.63 percent in February from 10.79 percent in January of 2025. This dataset provides - Australia Bank Lending Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.