Australia’s annual CPI inflation reached 4.3% in September, ABS reports
The October 28 release reports a 0.8% monthly CPI rise, with housing the largest contributor to annual inflation.
What the record says
The Australian Bureau of Statistics says consumer prices rose 4.3% over the year to September, compared with 4.0% over the year to August. Housing prices were 5.2% higher annually.
Annual trimmed-mean inflation was 3.6% in September. ABS revised August’s trimmed-mean figure from 3.6% to 3.5% after changes in seasonal factors.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Read ABS’s release for the measures and revisions.
Limits and what is not established
Monthly, annual and trimmed-mean measures differ; these figures do not establish a future interest-rate decision.
Sources checked October 28, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
Australian Bureau of Statistics: original information