Inflation (CPI annual change) in Australia
Inflation (CPI annual change) in Australia was 4% in August 2026, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. That is up 0.8 pts from August 2025.
Inflation (CPI annual change) in Australia, April 2025 to August 2026
All 17 values
| Period | % |
|---|---|
| 2026-08 | 4 |
| 2026-07 | 3.5 |
| 2026-06 | 3.8 |
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 4.2 |
| 2026-03 | 4.6 |
| 2026-02 | 3.7 |
| 2026-01 | 3.8 |
| 2025-12 | 3.8 |
| 2025-11 | 3.4 |
| 2025-10 | 3.8 |
| 2025-09 | 3.6 |
| 2025-08 | 3.2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 1.9 |
| 2025-05 | 2.1 |
| 2025-04 | 2.4 |
Definition
Percentage change of the general CPI with respect to the same month of the previous year. New Zealand publishes its CPI quarterly, so its values compare a quarter with the same quarter of the previous year.
Each country is served from its national CPI. For EU comparisons use hicp_annual_rate.
How to cite
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics. ABS Consumer Price Index, Australia: all groups CPI, percentage change from the same month of the previous year, original (dataflow CPI). https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/economy/price-indexes-and-inflation/consumer-price-index-australia/latest-release. Retrieved 2026-10-11. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Values are unchanged; the ABS does not endorse this service.Use this data in your AI agent
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What is the inflation rate in Australia?
Inflation (CPI annual change) in Australia was 4% in August 2026, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. That is up 0.8 pts from August 2025.
Where does this figure come from?
Australian Bureau of Statistics. ABS Consumer Price Index, Australia: all groups CPI, percentage change from the same month of the previous year, original (dataflow CPI). Retrieved by Invokely on 2026-10-11.
What was the highest inflation rate in Australia?
4.6% in March 2026, the highest value since April 2025 in this series.