Inflation Australia 1961
Average inflation: 2.3%
Current Inflation
Inflation is normal at 2.3%, around the ECB target.
Peak and Trough
The highest inflation was in February at 4.0%. The lowest inflation was in November at 0.0%.
- Highest month
- February: 4.0%
- Lowest month
- November: 0.0%
- Difference
- 4.0 percentage points
- Months with data
- 4 of 12
Historical Context
Current inflation is 0.7% lower than the 5-year average of 3.0%. This approaches the lowest level since records began (2.3% in 1961).
- 5-year average
- 3%
- 10-year average
- 3%
- All-time high (1960)
- 3.7%
- All-time low (1961)
- 2.3%
Trend
Inflation shows a downward trend. Compared to 1960, inflation has fallen by +1.4 percentage point.
- Change vs. previous year
- -1.4 percentage points
- Largest monthly swing
- November: -4.0 percentage points
ECB Target
Inflation is close to the ECB target of 2.0%.
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 €102.30 next year at this inflation rate.
Multi-year trend
Monthly figures 1961
Month overview
| Month | Inflation | Difference vs. 1960 |
|---|---|---|
| February | 4.0% | +1.3 |
| May | 3.9% | -0.2 |
| August | 1.3% | -2.8 |
| November | 0.0% | -4.0 |
| Average | 2.3% |
Data source
Data from OECD. Last updated: 24/11/2025.Not all months available yet.