Australian household spending rose 1.6% in March 2026 at current prices, seasonally adjusted, after a 6.3% year‑on‑year increase. Volume‑adjusted measures for the March quarter climbed 0.7%, led by transport spending at 5.1%, and by food and miscellaneous goods and services, each up 1.7%. Goods expenditure grew 2.9%, driven by motoring goods, food and recreation and culture. Services spending was essentially unchanged, up 0.1%, supported by other services, rail and road transport and cultural activities. Discretionary goods and services rose 0.6%, led by recreation and culture, other services and clothing; non‑discretionary spending increased 3.4%, led by motoring goods, food and transport. All eight states and territories posted gains, with Tasmania topping at 2.0%, Queensland 1.9% and New South Wales 1.7%, mainly from transport, furnishings and food. Quarterly chain‑volume data showed a 0.7% rise, driven by transport (+1.7%), health (+1.5%) and recreation and culture (+1.1%).
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