Inflation in Australian property
Everything we've published on inflation — 6 expert guides and news pieces, plus 1 related free calculators.
August Inflation Rose to 4.0%: Keep Housing Bills Separate
ABS annual CPI rose to 4.0% in August 2026, with housing up 5.7%. Read the figures and a worked budget example without treating inflation as a personal bill forecast.
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NewsJuly Inflation Eased to 3.5%, but Housing Costs Rose 5.0%
Australian annual inflation eased to 3.5% in July 2026 while the ABS housing group rose 5.0%. See the rent, new dwelling and utility detail and what it cannot tell one household.
FinanceHow to Calculate Inflation and Purchasing Power in Australia
Use a constant-rate scenario to estimate a future equivalent cost, then learn when an ABS CPI index comparison is the better method.
NewsRBA Hikes Cash Rate to 4.35% — Third Consecutive Rise as Inflation Re-Accelerates
The Reserve Bank lifted the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35% on 5 May 2026, the third hike of the year. Big Four banks have all confirmed full pass-through. What it means for repayments, the inflation backdrop, and what comes next.
FinanceDoes Australian CPI Include House Prices or Mortgage Interest?
Australian CPI includes rents and new owner-occupier dwelling construction excluding land, but not existing house prices or mortgage interest. See which measure fits each question.
NewsHow the Middle East Conflict Is Affecting Australian Property Markets in 2026
The Middle East conflict is pushing up oil prices, inflation, and interest rates. What this means for Australian property prices, construction costs, and mortgage holders.
