Australia Consumer Confidence

-11.00 +5.00

Aug 2026 · Monthly

Australia's consumer confidence index rose to -11 in August from -16 in July, according to the OECD. The reading remains negative but improved for the first time after four consecutive monthly declines. The index is 9 points above its year-ago level of -2. It stands 39 points below the all-time high of 28 recorded in January 2005 and 25 points above the all-time low of -36 from November 1990.

source: OECD

Consumer Confidence in Australia rose to -11.00 in Aug 2026 from -16.00 in Jul 2026.

Australia Consumer Confidence, 1990–2026
ActualPreviousHighestLowestDatesFrequency
-11.00-16.0028.00Jan 2005-36.00Nov 19901974 – 2026Monthly

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Consumer Confidence in Australia averaged 0.06 from 1974 until 2026, reaching an all-time high of 28.00 in Jan 2005 and a record low of -36.00 in Nov 1990. The series is reported monthly with history from 1974.

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