Next release
Released quarterlySep 3, 2026 01:30 UTC
in 74 days
Latest result
The most recent Australia GDP Growth Rate (Jun 3, 2026, Q1) printed 0.3% versus 0.5% expected (previous 0.8%) — below forecast, negative for the AUD.
What it measures
This is how fast the Australian economy grew in the latest quarter, a broad read on its health. Growth shapes how much room the Reserve Bank has on rates. It is reported quarterly.
Higher rates reward holding the Australian dollar, and a stronger economy lets the Reserve Bank hold rates firm, so a beat tends to support the Aussie while a contraction raises cut bets and can weaken it. Because Australia is a commodity exporter tied to China, the growth figure is read in that context, and weak Chinese demand often shows up here. Household spending is a big component, and heavy household debt makes it sensitive to interest rates. The Aussie also moves with the global risk mood, which can outweigh the data.
What a higher or lower Australia GDP Growth Rate means for the AUD
A stronger-than-expected reading points to a more resilient economy or higher-for-longer rates, which tends to draw capital into the AUD.
Higher than forecast
An actual above the 0.2% forecast is typically bullish for the AUD.
Lower than forecast
An actual below the 0.2% forecast is typically bearish for the AUD.
Release history
Every release of Australia GDP Growth Rate: actual vs forecast and the beat/miss outcome. Click a date for the full read of that release.
| Release | Actual | Forecast | Previous | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 · Q1 | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | below |
| Mar 4, 2026 · Q4 | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | inline |
| Dec 3, 2025 · Q3 | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% | below |
| Sep 3, 2025 · Q2 | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.3% | above |
| Jun 4, 2025 · Q1 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | inline |
| Mar 5, 2025 · Q4 | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% | above |
| Dec 4, 2024 · Q3 | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% | below |
| Sep 4, 2024 · Q2 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% | below |
| Jun 5, 2024 · Q1 | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.3% | inline |
| Mar 6, 2024 · Q4 | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | inline |
| Dec 6, 2023 · Q3 | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.4% | below |
| Sep 6, 2023 · Q2 | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | above |
| Jun 7, 2023 · Q1 | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% | below |
| Mar 1, 2023 · Q4 | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% | below |
| Dec 7, 2022 · Q3 | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% | below |
| Sep 7, 2022 · Q2 | 0.9% | 1.1% | 0.7% | below |
| Jun 1, 2022 · Q1 | 0.8% | 0.6% | 3.6% | above |
| Mar 2, 2022 · Q4 | 3.4% | 2.5% | -1.9% | above |
| Dec 1, 2021 · Q3 | -1.9% | -3% | 0.7% | above |
| Sep 1, 2021 · Q2 | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.9% | inline |
| Jun 2, 2021 · Q1 | 1.8% | 1.5% | 3.2% | above |
| Mar 3, 2021 · Q4 | 3.1% | 2.2% | 3.4% | above |
| Dec 2, 2020 · Q3 | 3.3% | 2.4% | -7% | above |
| Sep 2, 2020 · Q2 | -7% | -6.2% | -0.3% | below |
| Jun 3, 2020 · Q1 | -0.3% | -0.5% | 0.5% | above |
| Mar 4, 2020 · Q4 | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% | above |
| Dec 4, 2019 · Q3 | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% | below |
| Sep 4, 2019 · Q2 | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | inline |
| Jun 5, 2019 · Q1 | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% | below |
| Mar 6, 2019 · Q4 | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.3% | below |
| Dec 5, 2018 · Q3 | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% | below |
| Sep 5, 2018 · Q2 | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.1% | above |
| Jun 6, 2018 · Q1 | 1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | above |
| Mar 7, 2018 · Q4 | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.7% | below |
| Dec 6, 2017 · Q3 | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% | below |
| Sep 6, 2017 · Q2 | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.3% | above |
Frequently asked questions
- What is Australia GDP Growth Rate?
- This is how fast the Australian economy grew in the latest quarter, a broad read on its health. Growth shapes how much room the Reserve Bank has on rates. It is reported quarterly.
- What was the latest Australia GDP Growth Rate reading?
- The most recent release (Jun 3, 2026, Q1) came in at 0.3%, versus a forecast of 0.5% and a previous 0.8% — below expectations.
- When is the next Australia GDP Growth Rate?
- The next Australia GDP Growth Rate is scheduled for Sep 3, 2026. It is released quarterly.
- What happens to the AUD if Australia GDP Growth Rate is higher than expected?
- An actual reading above the consensus forecast is typically bullish for the AUD, while a reading below forecast is bearish for the AUD. A stronger-than-expected reading points to a more resilient economy or higher-for-longer rates, which tends to draw capital into the AUD.
- How does Australia GDP Growth Rate affect the AUD?
- Higher rates reward holding the Australian dollar, and a stronger economy lets the Reserve Bank hold rates firm, so a beat tends to support the Aussie while a contraction raises cut bets and can weaken it. Because Australia is a commodity exporter tied to China, the growth figure is read in that context, and weak Chinese demand often shows up here. Household spending is a big component, and heavy household debt makes it sensitive to interest rates. The Aussie also moves with the global risk mood, which can outweigh the data.