The Reserve Bank of Australia's policy rate moved up to 4.6% in September 2026 after several months at 4.35%, the largest year-on-year increase among the countries HMG compared.
Source: Banco de España, Bank for International Settlements, Bank Indonesia, Bank of Canada, Bank of England, Deutsche Bundesbank and Reserve Bank of Australia.
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Australia
New mortgage lending in Australia reached AUD 99,012,900,000 in 2026 Q2, up 6.7% on 2026 Q1 and 6.6% on 2025 Q2, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics figures.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · via Housing Market Insights
Australia
The average interest rate on new owner-occupier home loans in Australia was unchanged at 6.2% in August 2026, according to the Reserve Bank of Australia, and higher than in August 2025.
Source: Reserve Bank of Australia · via Housing Market Insights
Australia
The average rate on outstanding owner-occupier home loans in Australia was 6.2% in August 2026, unchanged on July 2026 but above August 2025, according to the Reserve Bank of Australia.
Source: Reserve Bank of Australia · via Housing Market Insights
Australia
Australia recorded 16,967 residential building permits in August 2026, down 12.0% from July but up 10.3% on August 2025, based on Australian Bureau of Statistics data.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics · via Housing Market Insights