Over the twelve months preceding December 2023 quarter, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Australia grew 4.1 percent. This is a drop of 3.7 percent from the previous December. The CPI measures the average change in prices of a fixed basket of goods and services, purchased by household residents in Australia's eight state and territory capital cities.

Inflation Rate in Australia increased to 3.80 percent in the fourth quarter of 2025 from 3.20 percent in the third quarter of 2025. This dataset provides the latest reported value for - Australia Inflation Rate - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news.

Monthly CPI Indicator in Australia increased to 3.50 percent in September from 3 percent in August of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Australia Monthly CPI Indicator.

In December 2023, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Adelaide, Australia recorded a change of 4.8 percent, higher than any other capital city in the country. The CPI measures household inflation. Hobart and Perth saw the lowest change with around three percent.

The statistic shows the inflation rate in Australia from 1987 to 2023, with projections up until 2030. 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 2023, the average inflation rate in Australia was at about 5.62 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.

Key information about Australia Core CPI Change

• Australia Core CPI Change was reported at 3.441 % in Sep 2025.
• This records an increase from the previous number of 2.522 % for Jun 2025.
• Australia Core CPI Change data is updated quarterly, averaging 2.625 % from Dec 1987 to Sep 2025, with 152 observations.
• The data reached an all-time high of 7.648 % in Dec 2022 and a record low of 0.434 % in Jun 2020.
• Australia Core CPI Change data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by CEIC Data.
• The data is categorized under World Trend Plus’s Global Economic Monitor – Table: Core CPI: Y-o-Y Growth: Quarterly.

CEIC calculates quarterly Core Consumer Price Index Growth from quarterly Core Consumer Price Index. The Australian Bureau of Statistics provides Core Consumer Price Index with base 2011-2012=100. Core Consumer Price Index excludes Fruit and Vegetables and Automotive Fuel.

Core consumer prices in Australia increased 3.30 percent in October of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - Australia Core Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Australia decreased to 99.99 points in October from 100 points in September of 2025. This dataset provides - Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In 2024, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Australia had risen to an all time high of *****points. In Australia, the CPI measures changes in the prices paid by consumers for a basket of goods and services. The CPI in Australia has risen steadily for decades.

CPI Housing Utilities in Australia decreased to 99.16 points in October from 100 points in September of 2025. This dataset provides - Australia Cpi Housing Utilities- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In the year to March 2025, price increases were recorded across all grocery product categories in Australia, except for dairy and related products. Fruit and vegetables saw an annual increase of 6.6 percent. Meat and seafood products saw an annual growth of above four percent.

Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Perth: Housing: Rents: Rents data was reported at 128.200 2011-2012=100 in Sep 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 126.200 2011-2012=100 for Jun 2025. Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Perth: Housing: Rents: Rents data is updated quarterly, averaging 56.600 2011-2012=100 from Sep 1972 (Median) to Sep 2025, with 213 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 128.200 2011-2012=100 in Sep 2025 and a record low of 12.200 2011-2012=100 in Sep 1972. Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Perth: Housing: Rents: Rents data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.I: Consumer Price Index: 2011-12=100: Eight Capital Cities.

Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Adelaide: Alcohol & Tobacco: Alcoholic Beverages data was reported at 131.000 2011-2012=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 130.300 2011-2012=100 for Dec 2024. Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Adelaide: Alcohol & Tobacco: Alcoholic Beverages data is updated quarterly, averaging 63.900 2011-2012=100 from Sep 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 211 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 131.000 2011-2012=100 in Mar 2025 and a record low of 9.300 2011-2012=100 in Mar 1973. Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Adelaide: Alcohol & Tobacco: Alcoholic Beverages data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Australian Bureau of Statistics. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.I007: Consumer Price Index: 2011-12=100: Eight Capital Cities.

Time series data for the statistic Consumer price index (2010 = 100) and country Australia. Indicator Definition:Consumer price index reflects changes in the cost to the average consumer of acquiring a basket of goods and services that may be fixed or changed at specified intervals, such as yearly. The Laspeyres formula is generally used. Data are period averages.The indicator "Consumer price index (2010 = 100)" stands at 144.30 as of 12/31/2024, the highest value at least since 12/31/1961, the period currently displayed. Regarding the One-Year-Change of the series, the current value constitutes an increase of 3.16 percent compared to the value the year prior.The 1 year change in percent is 3.16.The 3 year change in percent is 16.12.The 5 year change in percent is 20.46.The 10 year change in percent is 30.73.The Serie's long term average value is 60.66. It's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 137.90 percent higher, compared to it's long term average value.The Serie's change in percent from it's minimum value, on 12/31/1960, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is +1,712.75%.The Serie's change in percent from it's maximum value, on 12/31/2024, to it's latest available value, on 12/31/2024, is 0.0%.

The transportation sub-index of the CPI basket in Australia increased to 130.50 points in the third quarter of 2025 from 129 points in the second quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - Australia Cpi Transportation- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Cost of food in Australia increased 3.20 percent in October of 2025 over the same month in the previous year. This dataset provides - Australia Inflation Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

In December 2024, the consumer price index (CPI) value of beer was measured at 150.7 across six capital cities in Australia, marking a considerable rise since the start of the given period, where the beer CPI was measured at around 104.4 index points. Consumer price indexes are used to measure changes in the price of goods and services which account for a high proportion of consumer household expenditure.

Between March 2024 and March 2025, wages in Australia declined by around 0.6 percent. Wage growth in recent years has been relatively low in comparison to previous years, in particular in December 2020, which only saw a wage growth of 1.3%. Inflation and CPI outstripping wages While wages have increased in Australia, they have still not matched the rate of inflation, which was sitting at 2.4 percent at the end of 2024, down from a high of 7.8 percent at the end of 2022. The high cost of goods has also put pressure on the public, with the Consumer Price Index standing at around 139.4 points, compared to a base year of 2011-12. Rent is on the rise As with many around the world, Australians are also feeling the costs of rent increases. The majority of people in Australia perceive that the cost of rent has risen significantly in their local area. This in turn has seen the government expenditure on rental assistance continue to be high, with around 4.7 billion Australian dollars spent to assist the Australian public in maintaining their housing needs.

Inflation Expectations in Australia decreased to 4.50 percent in November from 4.80 percent in October of 2025. This dataset provides - Australia Inflation Expectations- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

The Consumer Price Index in Australia decreased 0 percent in October of 2025 over the previous month. This dataset provides - Australia Inflation Rate QoQ - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.