Australian household spending rose 0.1% MoM in August 2025 (seasonally adjusted, current prices), while annual growth slowed to 5.0% YoY (from 5.3% YoY), reflecting modest but steady consumption momentum.

• Total household spending increased in five of the nine categories, with the largest gains in transport (+0.8% MoM), miscellaneous goods and services (+0.8% MoM), and clothing and footwear (+0.5% MoM).

• Household goods spending declined, with furnishings and household equipment (-0.1% MoM) and alcoholic beverages and tobacco (-0.9% MoM) both weaker.

• Spending on goods fell -0.2% MoM overall, weighed down by declines in cigarettes, tobacco, motoring goods, and recreation-related goods.

• Spending on services rose +0.5% MoM, supported by stronger transport services (air, sea, rail, and road) and other service categories.

• Discretionary spending increased +0.2% MoM, lifted by air and sea transport, personal effects, and other services.

• Non-discretionary spending fell -0.1% MoM, due to lower spending on motoring goods, vehicle repair and maintenance, and health services.