The benchmark interest rate in Australia was last recorded at 3.85 percent. This dataset provides - Australia Interest Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

A comparison of the Australian target cash rate and the overnight interbank lending rate shows that, after around a decade of being identical, the economic impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic led to the actual overnight lending rate being lower than the Reserve Bank of Australia's target rate. This means that banks are lending to each other at lower rates than the "official" interest rate. One reason for this is the that the Reserve bank has made money available to banks in several new ways over this period (such as repo agreements where banks can pledge assets for short term funds), increasing liquidity in the banking system. As of May 2024, the overnight interbank cash rate and the target cash rate stood at **** and **** percent, respectively.

The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) cash rate target in-part determines interest rates on financial products.

On November 8, 2023, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) increased the interest rate by **** percentage points, bringing the interest rate to **** percent. This was the thirteenth interest rate increase by the RBA since November 4, 2020, which saw the interest rate drop to a record *** percent.

Key information about Australia Long Term Interest Rate

• Australia Government Bond Yield: Australian Government: 10 Years was reported at 4.42 % pa in Feb 2025, compared with 4.48 % pa in the previous month.
• Australia Long Term Interest Rate data is updated monthly, available from Jul 1969 to Feb 2025.
• The data reached an all-time high of 16.50 % pa in Aug 1982 and a record low of 0.80 % pa in Oct 2020.
• Long Term Interest Rate is reported by reported by Reserve Bank of Australia.

• In the latest reports, Australia Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: Bank Acceptance Bills Rates: 90 days was reported at 4.12 % pa in Feb 2025.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Cash Target Rate) was set at 4.10 % pa in Feb 2025.
• Australia Exchange Rate against USD averaged 1.49 (USD/AUD) in Jun 2023.

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The interest rate of bank accepted bills/negotiable certificates of deposit for Australian banks has fallen slightly over the last decade. From a peak of around **** percent from late 2010 to late 2011, interest rates on ***** and *** month bills/certificates had fallen to **** and **** percent respectively as of September 2021 . Notably, these rates were below the the official Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) target cash rate of *** percent. Primarily, the reason for this is that the RBA was more concerned with ensuring banks have liquidity than intervening so that the cash rate is consistent with its target rate, and to this end RBA used new methods to inject funds into banks since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. As of May 2024, the interest rates on ***** and *** month bills/certificates increased to **** and **** percent, respectively.

Interbank Rate in Australia decreased to 3.84 percent in June from 4 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides - Australia Three Month Interbank Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

Australia Lending Rate: Small Business: Variable: Others: Overdraft data was reported at 10.510 % pa in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 10.630 % pa for Feb 2025. Australia Lending Rate: Small Business: Variable: Others: Overdraft data is updated monthly, averaging 9.960 % pa from Feb 1976 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 590 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 21.050 % pa in Dec 1989 and a record low of 6.510 % pa in Apr 2022. Australia Lending Rate: Small Business: Variable: Others: Overdraft 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.M004: Lending Rate.

Key Interest Rate: Central Banks data was reported at 3.350 % in 2026. This records a decrease from the previous number of 3.913 % for 2025. Key Interest Rate: Central Banks data is updated yearly, averaging 4.625 % from Dec 1990 (Median) to 2026, with 37 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 13.833 % in 1990 and a record low of 0.100 % in 2021. Key Interest Rate: Central Banks data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Australia – Table AU.OECD.EO: Interest Rate: Forecast: OECD Member: Annual.

Exchange Rate: RBA: New Zealand Dollar to Australian Dollar data was reported at 1.079 AUD/NZD in Apr 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 1.100 AUD/NZD for Mar 2025. Exchange Rate: RBA: New Zealand Dollar to Australian Dollar data is updated monthly, averaging 1.147 AUD/NZD from Jul 1969 (Median) to Apr 2025, with 670 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1.763 AUD/NZD in Nov 1984 and a record low of 0.997 AUD/NZD in Nov 1972. Exchange Rate: RBA: New Zealand Dollar to Australian Dollar 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.M009: Exchange Rate.

Graph and download economic data for Interest Rates: 3-Month or 90-Day Rates and Yields: Interbank Rates: Total for Australia (IR3TIB01AUM156N) from Jan 1968 to May 2025 about interbank, Australia, 3-month, yield, interest rate, interest, and rate.

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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.

Key information about Australia Short Term Interest Rate

• Australia Short Term Interest Rate: Month End: Bank Acceptance Bills Rates: 90 days was reported at 4.12 % pa in Feb 2025, compared with 4.25 % pa in the previous month.
• Australia Short Term Interest Rate data is updated monthly, available from Jun 1969 to Feb 2025.
• The data reached an all-time high of 21.75 % pa in May 1974 and a record low of 0.01 % pa in Jan 2021.
• Short Term Interest Rate is reported by reported by Reserve Bank of Australia.

• In the latest reports, Australia Government Bond Yield: Australian Government: 10 Years was reported at 4.48 % pa in Jan 2025.
• The cash rate (Policy Rate: Month End: Cash Target Rate) was set at 4.10 % pa in Feb 2025.
• Australia Exchange Rate against USD averaged 1.49 (USD/AUD) in Jun 2023.

Bank Lending Rate in Australia decreased to 10.26 percent in June from 10.38 percent in May of 2025. This dataset provides - Australia Bank Lending Rate - actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news.

This report analyses the standard variable home loan interest rate from registered banks. The data is collected monthly and converted into an average rate quoted by large bank lenders. Actual interest rates for loans can often vary, as they are subject to individual factors like loan size, the option of split-interest rates and whether there are redraw facilities or offset accounts. The data is sourced from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and presented as the average interest rate over each financial year.

This report analyses the Australian cash rate target. The cash rate is the interest rate that authorised deposit-taking institutions pay or charge for overnight funds. The cash rate target is controlled by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and is the main monetary policy tool of the RBA in signalling their stance and decision of easing or tightening policy. The RBA board meets on the first Tuesday of every month and decides whether to change the cash rate and by how much. Changes to the cash rate tend to be made in 25 basis point increments. The main objectives for the bank when adjusting the rate are to keep inflation within the target of 2-3%, maintain full employment and ensure the economic prosperity and welfare of Australians. The data for this report is sourced from the RBA and is presented as the average cash rate over each financial year.

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