Search results for Household spending
Black Friday test looms as online spending jumps but baskets shrink
Australians are spending more online but less each time they shop, setting up a fight for value-conscious consumers as retailers head into Black Fr...
2 November 2026
Energy drinks surge as Australia’s grocery basket shifts
New ABS data suggests Australia’s grocery basket is getting a shake-up, with fewer vegetables and less chocolate making the cut as energy drinks su...
30 October 2026
Household spending stalls as cost pressures squeeze consumers
Australian household spending rose by just 0.1 per cent in August as slower income growth and lower house prices start to bite.
22 September 2026
Why uncertainty is the new normal for Australia
Economic shocks are becoming more frequent, but Australian households are adapting CommBank Chief Economist Luke Yeaman says.
28 August 2026
Household spending rises in July amid football World Cup and The Odyssey
Australian household spending lifted by 0.6 per cent in July, with discretionary spending on experiences helping fuel the jump.
21 August 2026
Australians over 65 are spending more than ever, while younger households pull back
Household spending growth has slowed to its weakest pace in months, with young Australians pulling back the hardest.
16 July 2026