Consumer Price Index, Australia, February 2026
Annual Inflation Overview to February 2026
For the year ending February 2026, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 3.7%, a slight decrease from the 3.8% rise reported in January 2026.
- Housing costs saw the most significant growth, climbing by 7.2% over the year.
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages prices went up by 3.1%.
- Recreation and culture expenses rose by 4.1%.
The trimmed mean inflation rate remained steady at 3.3%, unchanged from the previous month.
Component Contributions to CPI
The accompanying chart illustrates how each category contributed to the overall annual change in the CPI. Please note that minor discrepancies between the sum of individual components and the total CPI figure are due to rounding.
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