Australian Inflation Reaches 4.3% in the Year to September

On 28 October 2026, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that consumer prices increased 4.3% over the 12 months to September, up from 4.0% in August. Housing prices rose 5.2% annually, while transport costs increased 8.7% and automotive fuel prices rose 9.4% during September. The figures create demand for economic research, pricing intelligence and market forecasting; HPC can support businesses with predictive analytics, inflation modelling and consumer-spending analysis.

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