Australia Inflation Calculator
This calculator estimates the change in purchasing power of the Australian dollar between any two years from 1901 to 2025. Calculations apply the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Long-Term Linked Consumer Price Index.
Enter an Amount
Input the historical AUD value to convert using the amount field or slider.
Select Years
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Results update automatically. The hero card and charts show inflation across the selected period.
AU Inflation Calculator
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What this means
Over 25 years, prices in Australia rose 99.7%. That's the difference between what your money could buy then — and what it buys now.
Inflation across this period averaged 2.80%/year — within the RBA 2–3% target band and well below Australia's long-term average of 4.82%.
Annual Inflation Rate · 2000–2025
Year-over-year change in the Consumer Price Index for each year in your selected range.
Cumulative Inflation Since 2000
How prices have compounded year-on-year. The shaded area shows the total decline in purchasing power.
Recent Inflation Trends
Annual inflation rates for the last decade — including the 2022 cost-of-living shock and the return toward the RBA target.
Average Inflation by Decade
Decade-by-decade average annual inflation rate. The 1970s and 80s remain the highest sustained inflation period in Australian history.
Australian Inflation Snapshot
Visual breakdown by category, capital city, and over time
ABS CPI March 2026 · Released 29 April 2026Inflation Analysis
By category, by city, and 11-year history
Headline vs Underlying
Monthly CPI vs Trimmed Mean (last 8 months)
CPI Basket Weights
Share of Australian household spending (ABS 2025 weights)
Category Contributions
Percentage points each category adds to headline 4.6%
| Category | Weight | Annual Change | Contribution (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transport | 11.45% | +8.9% | +1.02 |
| Housing | 21.39% | +6.5% | +1.39 |
| Clothing & Footwear | 3.20% | +7.1% | +0.23 |
| Education | 4.70% | +4.8% | +0.23 |
| Alcohol & Tobacco | 6.50% | +4.4% | +0.29 |
| Food & Beverages | 17.44% | +3.1% | +0.54 |
| Health | 6.70% | +3.0% | +0.20 |
| Recreation & Culture | 12.74% | +2.8% | +0.36 |
| Insurance & Finance | 5.60% | +2.8% | +0.16 |
| Communication | 2.10% | +1.4% | +0.03 |
| Furnishings | 7.90% | +1.4% | +0.11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Australian inflation, the CPI, and RBA monetary policy. Answers verified against ABS and RBA sources.
Important Disclaimer
For educational purposes only. This calculator is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute financial, investment, or tax advice. Results are illustrative estimates based on the inputs provided.
Inflation calculations use the ABS Long-Term Linked Retail/Consumer Price Index (1901–2025), a continuous series compiled from the A Series Retail Price Index (1901–14), C Series Retail Price Index (1914–48), and the Consumer Price Index (1948–present). Calendar-year figures are annual estimates; the ABS re-referenced quarterly CPI to September 2025=100.0 from the December 2025 release, but percentage movements were unaffected by the re-reference. The latest monthly CPI reading was published by the ABS on 29 April 2026.
The RBA targets annual CPI inflation between 2–3% on average, over time. Past inflation rates are not a guide to future inflation. Rates and figures are subject to change. Refer to the official sources below and seek independent professional advice before making financial decisions.
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