Australia August 2026 CPI Highlights: Inflation Accelerates to 4.0% Amid Rising Housing Costs

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Source: Dukascopy Bank SA
Australia's annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation accelerated to 4.0% in the 12 months to August 2026, rising from 3.5% in July, with headline monthly price increases recorded at 0.4% in original terms and 0.7% seasonally adjusted. In contrast, underlying core inflation remained steady, with the annual trimmed mean holding at 3.6% for the second consecutive month. Price pressures were led predominantly by the Housing (+5.7%) and Transport (+5.6%) groups, which together contributed the largest shares to the total annual movement, followed by notable annual increases in Alcohol and tobacco (+4.8%) and Education (+4.7%). Across market segments, non-tradables inflation remained elevated at 4.5% compared to 2.9% for tradables, while non-discretionary spending saw a steep 4.7% rise over the year.



Capital City Breakdown and Regional Variations
  • City-Level Inflation Range: Annual inflation varied across capital cities from 3.5% to 4.8%, against the national weighted average of 4.0%.
  • Highest Annual Increases: Hobart (+4.8%), Adelaide (+4.7%), and Darwin (+4.5%) recorded the strongest annual headline figures.
  • Lowest Annual Increase: Melbourne registered the slowest annual price growth at 3.5%.
  • Monthly Growth Leaders: Darwin (+0.7%) and Perth (+0.6%) led month-on-month headline price rises from July to August 2026.
  • Key Category Pressures: Essential expenses saw sharp regional surges, notably Housing (+7.9%) and Transport (+7.6%) in Adelaide.
  • Broader Cost Trends: Persistent domestic and non-discretionary expenses continued to outpace subdued price movements in categories such as Furnishings (+1.0%) and Communication (+1.6%).
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