Inflation Rate in Australia decreased to 2.10 percent in the second quarter of 2025 from 2.40 percent in the first 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.

Consumer Price Index (CPI) in Australia, June, 2025 The most recent value is 141.7 index points as of Q2 2025, an increase compared to the previous value of 140.7 index points. Historically, the average for Australia from Q1 1960 to Q2 2025 is 58.9244 index points. The minimum of 7.5 index points was recorded in Q1 1960, while the maximum of 141.7 index points was reached in Q2 2025. | TheGlobalEconomy.com

Monthly CPI Indicator in Australia decreased to 1.90 percent in June from 2.10 percent in May of 2025. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Australia Monthly CPI Indicator.

Consumer Price Index CPI in Australia increased to 141.70 points in the second quarter of 2025 from 140.70 points in the first quarter of 2025. This dataset provides - Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI) - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

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.

The latest inflation rate, i.e. the percent change in the CPI from a year ago to now, in Australia was 2.09 percent. That number was released in . It shows a decrease from the inflation rate in the previous quarter when it stood at 2.4 percent. Compared to a year ago, we see a decrease from the...

In the December quarter of 2024, the consumer price index (CPI) value of clothing and footwear in Brisbane, Australia was measured at 103.8. The highest CPI within the given time period was recorded in the June quarter of 2024, with clothing and footwear prices at their lowest in the third quarter of 2021.

Australia Contribution to Total Consumer Price Index (CPI): Goods data was reported at 74.240 2011-2012=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 73.480 2011-2012=100 for Dec 2024. Australia Contribution to Total Consumer Price Index (CPI): Goods data is updated quarterly, averaging 61.005 2011-2012=100 from Jun 2011 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 56 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 75.370 2011-2012=100 in Jun 2024 and a record low of 57.380 2011-2012=100 in Mar 2012. Australia Contribution to Total Consumer Price Index (CPI): Goods 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.I013: Consumer Price Index: Contribution to Total Consumer Price Index: 17th Series.

Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Transportation data was reported at 129.900 2011-2012=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 128.600 2011-2012=100 for Dec 2024. Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Transportation data is updated quarterly, averaging 71.500 2011-2012=100 from Sep 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 211 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 132.400 2011-2012=100 in Jun 2024 and a record low of 11.300 2011-2012=100 in Sep 1972. Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Transportation 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.I003: Consumer Price Index: 2011-12=100: Quarterly.

Inflation Expectations in Australia decreased to 4.70 percent in July from 5 percent in June of 2025. This dataset provides - Australia Inflation Expectations- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Perth: Tradables data was reported at 121.600 2011-2012=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 121.400 2011-2012=100 for Dec 2024. Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Perth: Tradables data is updated quarterly, averaging 99.550 2011-2012=100 from Jun 1998 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 108 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 122.300 2011-2012=100 in Jun 2024 and a record low of 79.600 2011-2012=100 in Mar 1999. Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Perth: Tradables 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.

Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Sydney: Housing: Utilities: Water & Sewerage data was reported at 115.500 2011-2012=100 in Mar 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 115.500 2011-2012=100 for Dec 2024. Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Sydney: Housing: Utilities: Water & Sewerage data is updated quarterly, averaging 99.400 2011-2012=100 from Jun 1998 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 108 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 115.600 2011-2012=100 in Jun 2024 and a record low of 47.100 2011-2012=100 in Jun 1998. Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Sydney: Housing: Utilities: Water & Sewerage 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.

The rent price index in Australia in the first quarter of 2025 was *****, marking an increase from the same quarter of the previous year. Rent prices had decreased in 2020; in Melbourne and Sydney, this was mainly attributed to the absence of international students during the coronavirus outbreak. The current state of the rental market in Australia The rental market in Australia has been marked by varying conditions across different regions. Among the capital cities, Sydney has long been recognized for having some of the highest average rents. As of March 2025, the average weekly rent for a house in Sydney was *** Australian dollars, which was the highest average rent across all major cities in Australia that year. Furthermore, due to factors like population growth and housing demand, regional areas have also seen noticeable increases in rental prices. For instance, households in the non-metropolitan area of New South Wales’ expenditure on rent was around ** percent of their household income in the year ending June 2024. Housing affordability in Australia Housing affordability remains a significant challenge in Australia, contributing to a trend where many individuals and families rent for prolonged periods. The underlying cause of this issue is the ongoing disparity between household wages and housing costs, especially in large cities. While renting offers several advantages, it is worth noting that the associated costs may not always align with the expectation of affordability. Approximately one-third of participants in a recent survey stated that they pay between ** and ** percent of their monthly income on rent. Recent government initiatives, such as the 2024 Help to Buy scheme, aim to make it easier for people across Australia to get onto the property ladder. Still, the multifaceted nature of Australia’s housing affordability problem requires continued efforts to strike a balance between market dynamics and the need for accessible housing options for Australians.

Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Perth: Housing: Utilities: Electricity data was reported at 73.700 2011-2012=100 in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 101.800 2011-2012=100 for Dec 2024. Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Perth: Housing: Utilities: Electricity data is updated quarterly, averaging 63.700 2011-2012=100 from Sep 1980 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 179 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 155.900 2011-2012=100 in Jun 2024 and a record low of 23.200 2011-2012=100 in Sep 2022. Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Perth: Housing: Utilities: Electricity 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.

Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Perth: Goods data was reported at 135.700 2011-2012=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 135.600 2011-2012=100 for Dec 2024. Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Perth: Goods data is updated quarterly, averaging 72.000 2011-2012=100 from Sep 1974 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 203 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 136.900 2011-2012=100 in Jun 2024 and a record low of 14.700 2011-2012=100 in Sep 1974. Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Perth: Goods 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.

Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Darwin: Tradables data was reported at 119.800 2011-2012=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 119.300 2011-2012=100 for Dec 2024. Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Darwin: Tradables data is updated quarterly, averaging 99.450 2011-2012=100 from Jun 1998 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 108 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 121.300 2011-2012=100 in Jun 2024 and a record low of 78.900 2011-2012=100 in Mar 1999. Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Darwin: Tradables 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.

In May 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 20 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 -0.1 percent in May 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.

Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Perth: Recreation & Culture: Other: Other data was reported at 160.700 2011-2012=100 in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 152.500 2011-2012=100 for Dec 2024. Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Perth: Recreation & Culture: Other: Other data is updated quarterly, averaging 98.800 2011-2012=100 from Jun 1998 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 108 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 168.000 2011-2012=100 in Jun 2024 and a record low of 52.000 2011-2012=100 in Dec 1998. Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Perth: Recreation & Culture: Other: Other 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.

Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Perth: Housing: Utilities data was reported at 112.400 2011-2012=100 in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 126.100 2011-2012=100 for Dec 2024. Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Perth: Housing: Utilities data is updated quarterly, averaging 52.300 2011-2012=100 from Sep 1972 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 211 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 148.700 2011-2012=100 in Jun 2024 and a record low of 7.400 2011-2012=100 in Mar 1973. Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Perth: Housing: Utilities 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.

Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Canberra: Tradables data was reported at 120.400 2011-2012=100 in Mar 2025. This stayed constant from the previous number of 120.400 2011-2012=100 for Dec 2024. Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Canberra: Tradables data is updated quarterly, averaging 99.200 2011-2012=100 from Jun 1998 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 108 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 121.700 2011-2012=100 in Jun 2024 and a record low of 80.400 2011-2012=100 in Mar 1999. Australia Consumer Price Index (CPI): Canberra: Tradables 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.