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Inflation in Australia
Prices were 4.3% higher in September 2026 than a year earlier. Automotive fuel jumped 23.6%. See how your city compares.
CPI, 12 months4.3%September 2026
Rents, 12 months3.6%Australia
12-month change by category
Automotive fuel▲ 23.6%
Electricity▲ 12.8%
Water and sewerage▲ 10.2%
Utilities▲ 9.5%
Transport▲ 8.7%
Insurance▲ 5.4%
Housing▲ 5.2%
Education▲ 4.7%
Child care▲ 4.4%
Alcohol and tobacco▲ 4.3%
Restaurant meals▲ 4.1%
Health▲ 3.7%
Rents▲ 3.6%
Food and non-alcoholic beverages▲ 3.2%
Communication▲ 2.3%
Gas and other household fuels▲ 1.0%
Clothing and footwear▲ 0.4%
By capital city
| City | All | Food | Rents | Electricity | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 4.3% | 3.2% | 3.6% | 12.8% | 23.6% |
| Sydney | 4.3% | 3.4% | 3.5% | 12.4% | 22.3% |
| Melbourne | 4.0% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 16.7% | 22.8% |
| Brisbane | 4.4% | 3.7% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 21.5% |
| Adelaide | 5.0% | 2.9% | 4.0% | 21.2% | 26.3% |
| Perth | 4.5% | 3.2% | 5.3% | 2.4% | 27.4% |
| Hobart | 5.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 14.4% | 28.8% |
| Darwin | 5.2% | 3.0% | 6.5% | 22.6% | 27.6% |
| Canberra | 4.7% | 2.7% | 1.4% | 19.5% | 26.9% |
Annual inflation, last 13 months (%)
All groupsRents
Questions and answers
What is the inflation rate in Australia?
The CPI rose 4.3% in the 12 months to September 2026 (ABS monthly CPI).
What is rising fastest?
Automotive fuel (23.6%), Electricity (12.8%), Water and sewerage (10.2%).
Which city has the highest inflation?
Hobart (5.3%); lowest Melbourne (4.0%).
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Consumer Price Index, Australia (monthly) via the ABS Data API (CC BY 4.0).