Consumer price index, all groups, Australia
Consumer price index, all groups was 102.3 in Q2 2026, up 0.6% from Q1 2026 and up 3.9% from a year earlier. The figure is published by Australian Bureau of Statistics in Consumer Price Index (6401.0). The series starts in Q1 2006 and has 82 observations. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics.
- On the previous reading (Q1 2026): up 0.6%, to 102.3
- On a year earlier (Q2 2025): up 3.9%
- Against the five-year average of 94.0: above
Sparklines: the last ten years; the amber dot marks the reading in the tile. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Consumer Price Index (6401.0), 2026-06-30 (CC BY 4.0). Figures calculated by EconoMonitor are based on ABS data. EconoMonitor is not affiliated with or endorsed by the ABS.
Overview
Over the last five years the series ranged from 82.5 (Q2 2021) to 102.3 (Q2 2026). Since Q1 2006 the full range is 58.7 (Q1 2006) to 102.3 (Q2 2026).
Key facts
| Reading | Period | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Latest | Q2 2026 | 102.3 |
| Previous | Q1 2026 | 101.7 |
| A year earlier | Q2 2025 | 98.4 |
| Five-year high | Q2 2026 | 102.3 |
| Five-year low | Q2 2021 | 82.5 |
| First observation | Q1 2006 | 58.7 |
Unit: index (as published by ABS). Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Consumer Price Index (6401.0), 2026-06-30 (CC BY 4.0). Figures calculated by EconoMonitor are based on ABS data. EconoMonitor is not affiliated with or endorsed by the ABS.
How has it moved since Q1 2006?
Full history
- Consumer price index, all groups 102
Last five years
- Consumer price index, all groups 102
Latest readings
| Period | Value | Change from previous |
|---|---|---|
| Q3 2024 | 96.6 | +0.2% |
| Q4 2024 | 96.8 | +0.2% |
| Q1 2025 | 97.7 | +0.9% |
| Q2 2025 | 98.4 | +0.7% |
| Q3 2025 | 99.7 | +1.3% |
| Q4 2025 | 100.3 | +0.6% |
| Q1 2026 | 101.7 | +1.4% |
| Q2 2026 | 102.3 | +0.6% |
How does the latest reading compare?
The latest reading of 102.3 in Q2 2026 is above its five-year average of 94.0 and above its ten-year average of 86.6. It is higher than 100% of all 82 readings since Q1 2006. It has risen for 24 readings in a row up to Q2 2026. Over the last 12 readings, from Q3 2023 to Q2 2026, it averaged 97.8, with a high of 102.3 in Q2 2026 and a low of 93.9 in Q3 2023. In the last ten years the largest rise from one reading to the next was in Q1 2022, to 86.0 from 84.2 in Q4 2021, and the largest fall was in Q2 2020, to 79.4 from 81.0 in Q1 2020.
Among the last 9 complete years, the average was highest in 2025, at 99.0, and lowest in 2017, at 77.2.
The same measure elsewhere: 336.3 in the United States (September 2026, Consumer price index (CPI-U), all items); 170.0 in Canada (September 2026, Consumer price index, all-items); 143.6 in the United Kingdom (August 2026, Consumer prices index, all items). Definitions differ between countries; each page gives its own.
Year by year
| Year | Average | Low | High | Last reading | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 102.0 | 101.7 | 102.3 | 102.3 Q2 2026 | 2 |
| 2025 | 99.0 | 97.7 | 100.3 | 100.3 Q4 2025 | 4 |
| 2024 | 96.3 | 95.4 | 96.8 | 96.8 Q4 2024 | 4 |
| 2023 | 93.4 | 92.1 | 94.5 | 94.5 Q4 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 88.4 | 86.0 | 90.8 | 90.8 Q4 2022 | 4 |
| 2021 | 82.9 | 81.9 | 84.2 | 84.2 Q4 2021 | 4 |
| 2020 | 80.6 | 79.4 | 81.4 | 81.4 Q4 2020 | 4 |
| 2019 | 79.9 | 79.2 | 80.7 | 80.7 Q4 2019 | 4 |
| 2018 | 78.7 | 78.2 | 79.2 | 79.2 Q4 2018 | 4 |
| 2017 | 77.2 | 76.7 | 77.9 | 77.9 Q4 2017 | 4 |
Averages, lows and highs are calculated by EconoMonitor from the published readings. Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Consumer Price Index (6401.0), 2026-06-30 (CC BY 4.0). Figures calculated by EconoMonitor are based on ABS data. EconoMonitor is not affiliated with or endorsed by the ABS.
How is it measured?
All groups CPI, Australia, original series, index numbers on the base the ABS currently publishes.
Consumer price index, all groups is published quarterly by Australian Bureau of Statistics in its Consumer Price Index (6401.0) release. It is measured in index (as published by ABS) and is not seasonally adjusted. EconoMonitor holds all 82 readings since Q1 2006 under the publisher's code ABS,CPI,2.0.0:1.10001.10.50.Q, keeps earlier values when the publisher revises them, and compares each release with the downloaded file before it is shown.
- Frequency: quarterly; seasonal adjustment: NSA.
- Unit: index (as published by ABS).
- Release: Consumer Price Index (6401.0), published by Australian Bureau of Statistics.
- Source series code: ABS,CPI,2.0.0:1.10001.10.50.Q.
- Methodology: how EconoMonitor stores and checks this series.
Questions and sources
What is the latest reading of Consumer price index, all groups?
102.3 in Q2 2026, as published by Australian Bureau of Statistics.
How often is it updated?
Quarterly, with each Consumer Price Index (6401.0) release. EconoMonitor reloads the series after each release and keeps earlier values when the publisher revises them.
Where can I check it?
At the publisher: Australian Bureau of Statistics Data API, series code ABS,CPI,2.0.0:1.10001.10.50.Q.
Definitions of the other measures quoted on this page: Consumer price index (CPI-U), all items (US), Consumer price index, all-items (CA), Consumer prices index, all items (UK). Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. EconoMonitor is not affiliated with or endorsed by BLS. Source: Statistics Canada, table 18-10-0004-01, 2026-09-30. Reproduced and distributed on an "as is" basis with the permission of Statistics Canada. For our calculations: Adapted from Statistics Canada, table 18-10-0004-01, 2026-09-30. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product. Source: Office for National Statistics. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. EconoMonitor is not affiliated with or endorsed by the ONS.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Consumer Price Index (6401.0), 2026-06-30 (CC BY 4.0). Figures calculated by EconoMonitor are based on ABS data. EconoMonitor is not affiliated with or endorsed by the ABS. Checks for this release: Check A passed, Check B passed.
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