Inflation Australia 1960
Average inflation: 3.7%
Current Inflation
Inflation is high at 3.7%, well above the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in May at 4.1%. The lowest inflation was in February at 2.7%.
- Highest month
- May: 4.1%
- Lowest month
- February: 2.7%
- Difference
- 1.4 percentage points
- Months with data
- 4 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is around the 5-year average of 3.7%. This approaches the highest level since records began (3.7% in 1960).
- 5-year average
- 3.7%
- 10-year average
- 3.7%
- All-time high (1960)
- 3.7%
- All-time low (1960)
- 3.7%
Trend
ECB Target
Inflation is 1.7% above the ECB target of 2.0%. This means purchasing power is declining faster than intended.
Purchasing Power
At this inflation rate, purchasing power noticeably decreases. Without a salary increase, you can buy less with the same money.
What you could buy for €100 this year will cost approximately €103.70 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1960
Month overview
| Month | Inflation |
|---|---|
| February | 2.7% |
| May | 4.1% |
| August | 4.1% |
| November | 4.0% |
| Average | 3.7% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.Not all months available yet.