Understand the Indicators

The six numbers at the top of every briefing, in plain English: what each one measures, how they feed into one another, and what they mean for mortgages, spending, jobs and savings.

Australian economic indicators explained: the latest figures for inflation, cash rate, unemployment, consumer confidence, GDP growth and housing; what each indicator measures; how high inflation and lower rates flow through the economy; and why the numbers matter for mortgages, daily spending, jobs and savings.

Figures shown in the artwork are indicative and are refreshed with each edition—always check the live numbers on the briefing homepage, which link straight to the ABS, RBA, Westpac and NAB source pages. General and indicative information only—not financial product or investment advice.