Australia: Inflation, annual
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The most recent value is 3.94 percent as of Q2 2026, no change compared to the previous value of 3.94 percent. Historically, the average for Australia from 1961 to Q2 2026 is 4.66 percent. The minimum of -1.27 percent was recorded in 1962, while the maximum of 17.54 percent was reached in 1975.
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- Measure: percent
- Definition: Percent change in the CPI from the same month last year.
- Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics
| Recent values | Australia: Inflation, annual percent change in the CPI |
|---|---|
| 2026 Q2 | 3.94 |
| 2026 Q1 | 4.09 |
| 2026 | 3.94 |
| 2026 | 3.94 |
| 2026 | 4.09 |
| 2026 | 4.09 |
| 2025 Q4 | 3.63 |
| 2025 Q3 | 3.22 |
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| Related indicators | Latest | Reference | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inflation | 2.9 | 2025 | percent |
| Exchange rate regimes | 7 | 2023 | index points |
| USD exchange rate | 1.4082 | 8/2026 | Local Currency Units per USD |
| Money supply (broad money) | 3,481.28 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer Price Index (CPI) | 153.3308 | 6/2026 | index points |
| Inflation, monthly | 0.00 | Q2/2026 | percent |
| Inflation, annual | 3.94 | Q2/2026 | percent |
| Private sector credit | 3,834.60 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Business credit | 1,266.17 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Household credit | 2,568.43 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Mortgage credit | 2,473.82 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Consumer credit | 94.61 | 6/2026 | billion |
| Deposit interest rate | 5.05 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Business credit interest rate | 9.88 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Mortgage credit interest rate | 7.60 | 6/2026 | percent |
| Policy rate | 4.35 | 7/2026 | percent |
| Household debt to GDP | 114.00 | 12/2025 | percent |
| Debt service ratios for private non-financial sector | 20.10 | Q4/2025 | percent |