In June 2026, Australian household spending increased 0.8% month-on-month on a current price, seasonally adjusted basis, with volume terms showing a 0.7% rise. The largest monthly gains were in transport (+3.0%), recreation and culture (+1.4%), and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (+1.0%). State-level growth saw all regions record increases, with Tasmania (+1.6%), Australian Capital Territory (+1.4%), and Western Australia (+1.3%) posting the strongest gains. Tasmania’s rise was driven by transport (+5.5%), health (+3.4%), and clothing and footwear (+2.0%). The Australian Capital Territory’s growth stemmed from transport (+6.0%), furnishings and household equipment (+2.1%), and recreation and culture (+1.8%). Quarterly volume terms showed a 0.7% rise in household spending, led by alcoholic beverages and tobacco (+2.7%), furnishings and household equipment (+1.7%), and recreation and culture (+1.7%).
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