Australia Household Spending: April 2025
Household spending rose 0.1% MoM and 3.7% YoY in April 2025 on a current price, seasonally adjusted basis, with services offsetting a decline in goods.
- Services spending increased +1.5% MoM, led by health, recreation, catering, and accommodation.
- Goods spending fell -1.1% MoM, driven by lower spending on vehicles, clothing, and tobacco.
- Discretionary spending declined -0.2% MoM, while non-discretionary spending rose +0.6% MoM.
- Category gains included hotels/cafes/restaurants (+2.2% MoM), health (+1.6%), and recreation/culture (+1.1%).