In July 2026, Australian household spending increased 1.1% month-on-month and 7.0% year-on-year in seasonally adjusted current price terms. Total spending reached $82,338.3 million. All nine spending categories saw growth, with the largest increases in clothing and footwear (+1.6%), recreation and culture (+1.5%), and miscellaneous goods and services (+1.3%). Goods spending rose 0.7%, driven by food, clothing, and medicines. Services spending increased 1.5%, led by recreational and catering services. Discretionary spending grew 1.0%, while non-discretionary spending rose 1.1%. State-level increases were strongest in the Northern Territory (+2.2%), Western Australia (+1.5%), and Victoria (+1.3%), with health, transport, and retail categories contributing to regional growth.
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