by Scott | Jul 29, 2026 | HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
Assessment ID: PAT-20260729-HOE-001 Assessment Title: Inflation Pressure Reduces, Household Constraints Remain Assessment Date: 29 July 2026 Primary Sector: Household Economics Movement Value: -0.1 Movement Direction: Operational pressure reduced Key Findings: •...
by Scott | Jul 25, 2026 | HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
by Scott | May 11, 2026 | HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
KPMG Australia stated on 22 January 2026 that Baby Boomer households remained the wealthiest in Australia with an average net worth of $2.375 million, while Millennials averaged $905,000. The analysis found Gen X households held the highest wealth in dwellings and...
by Scott | May 6, 2026 | HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
The Reserve Bank of Australia increased the cash rate by 25 basis points to 4.35 per cent at its May 2026 monetary policy decision, citing inflation remaining above target and ongoing strength in the labour market. The Board stated that further tightening of monetary...
by Scott | May 4, 2026 | HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported total dwellings approved fell 1.9 per cent in March 2026, following a revised 0.9 per cent increase in February, with private sector house approvals down 3.8 per cent.
by Scott | May 4, 2026 | HOUSEHOLD ECONOMICS
The Australian Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 4.6% in the 12 months to March 2026, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics data released on April 29, 2026. This annual rate increased from 3.7% in February 2026, driven primarily by housing (+6.5%),...