Search results for Household spending
Household spending subdued in May, but consumers show signs of life with restaurant, recreation spending uplift
Households using money saved from energy rebates, lower petrol prices, and interest rate cuts to treat themselves.
12 June 2025
Holidays boost household spending in April, but consumer rebound remains sluggish
A soft consumer and global uncertainty have led to a downgrade to GDP expectations, with additional interest rate cuts needed to improve spending m...
15 May 2025
Household spending lifts in March but consumers remain cautious
Interest rate cuts are expected to fuel a consumer recovery in 2025, however rising global uncertainty could weigh on sentiment.
11 April 2025
No love this Valentine’s Day as spending falls in February
Constrained consumers continue to cut back on discretionary spending in 2025.
13 March 2025
Household spending flat in January as Aussies take a break after stronger fourth quarter
Spending stalled at 153.4 in January, following a strong sales spending to finish 2024.
13 February 2025
Spending drops in December after Black Friday sales boost
CommBank Household Spending Insights Index fell 1.8 per cent to 163.2 in December.
15 January 2025
