The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 3.8%, unchanged from 3.8% in the 12 months to December 2025. The largest contributors to annual inflation were Housing (+6.8%), Food and non-alcoholic beverages (+3 ...
Consistent with existing policy, the ABS does not comment on the use (or otherwise) of the price indexes we publish. However, it should be noted that the monthly CPI indicator may be routinely subject ...