Inflation Calculator Australia
See how inflation has changed the value of money in Australia over time, based on official ABS CPI data.
This calculator uses the Australian Bureau of Statistics Consumer Price Index (CPI) to show how prices have changed over time. Enter an amount and two years to see the equivalent purchasing power.
Data source: ABS 6401.0 Consumer Price Index, Australia. Updated quarterly.
Result
$100 in 2010 had the same buying power as $154.81 in 2026.
CPI Index by Year
| Year | CPI Index | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 262.4 | +2.4% |
| 2025 | 256.2 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 249.8 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | 241.5 | +5.8% |
| 2022 | 228.3 | +7.1% |
| 2021 | 213.2 | +3.2% |
| 2020 | 206.6 | +1.2% |
| 2019 | 204.1 | +1.7% |
| 2018 | 200.6 | +1.9% |
| 2017 | 196.8 | +2.0% |
| 2016 | 193.0 | +1.4% |
| 2015 | 190.4 | +1.5% |
| 2014 | 187.6 | +2.5% |
| 2013 | 183.0 | +2.4% |
| 2012 | 178.7 | +1.8% |
| 2011 | 175.6 | +3.6% |
| 2010 | 169.5 | +3.1% |
| 2009 | 164.4 | +1.8% |
| 2008 | 161.5 | +4.7% |
| 2007 | 154.3 | +2.5% |
| 2006 | 150.5 | +3.7% |
| 2005 | 145.1 | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 141.3 | +2.4% |
| 2003 | 138.0 | +2.8% |
| 2002 | 134.3 | +3.0% |
| 2001 | 130.4 | +4.6% |
| 2000 | 124.7 | +5.1% |
| 1999 | 118.7 | +1.5% |
| 1998 | 117.0 | +0.9% |
| 1997 | 115.9 | +0.2% |
| 1996 | 115.7 | +2.6% |
| 1995 | 112.8 | +4.5% |
| 1994 | 107.9 | +1.8% |
| 1993 | 106.0 | +1.7% |
| 1992 | 104.2 | +1.0% |
| 1991 | 103.2 | +3.2% |
| 1990 | 100.0 | +60.5% |
| 1985 | 62.3 | +40.3% |
| 1980 | 44.4 | +52.1% |
| 1975 | 29.2 | +56.1% |
| 1970 | 18.7 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is inflation calculated in Australia?
Australian inflation is measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), published quarterly by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The CPI tracks the price changes of a 'basket' of goods and services typically purchased by Australian households, including food, housing, transport, health, education and recreation.
What has been the average inflation rate in Australia?
Australia's long-term average inflation rate has been approximately 2.5-3% per year since the Reserve Bank of Australia adopted its inflation target in 1993. The RBA targets 2-3% annual inflation. Recent years (2022-2023) saw higher inflation of 6-7% due to global supply disruptions and pandemic effects.
How much has $100 from 2000 changed in value?
Due to cumulative inflation, $100 in the year 2000 has roughly the same purchasing power as $210 in 2026. This means prices have more than doubled over that period — what cost $100 in 2000 now costs about $210.
Is Australian inflation higher or lower than other countries?
Australia's inflation has generally been moderate compared to other developed nations. The RBA's 2-3% target band has kept inflation relatively stable since the early 1990s, though it spiked globally in 2022-2023 along with most Western economies.
How does inflation affect my savings?
If your savings earn less interest than the inflation rate, your money loses purchasing power over time. For example, with 3% inflation, $10,000 in a zero-interest account would only buy $7,440 worth of today's goods after 10 years. This is why investing or earning interest above inflation is important.
What is the CPI base year?
The ABS uses 1989-90 as the base period (Index = 100). All CPI values are relative to this base. For example, a CPI of 250 means prices are 2.5 times higher than in 1989-90.