Market Overview
RBA Hike Rattles Markets as AUD Tumbles Below $0.70
The Reserve Bank's decision to raise the cash rate to 4.10% sent shockwaves through markets, catalysing a 2.3% weekly drop in the AUD to US$0.6946. The RBA's hawkish pivot comes as it declares 'inflation remains too high,' forcing its hand despite signs the economy is already losing steam. While headline growth is firm, rapid population gains are masking a per-capita slowdown, creating a complex challenge for policymakers and households navigating the turbulence.
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Key Economic Indicators
Click to navigate| Indicator | As At | Units | Latest | -1yr | -2yr | -3yr | -4yr | -5yr |
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| GDP | 2025-Dec | $m | 693,772 (+2.6%) | 676,456 (+1.2%) | 668,330 (+1.3%) | 659,723 (+3.2%) | 638,966 (+4.9%) | 609,132 |
| CPI | 2026-Feb | Index | 101.31 (+3.7%) | 97.67 (+2.4%) | 95.38 (+3.8%) | 91.92 (+7.3%) | 85.68 (+4.6%) | 81.94 |
| Population | 2025-Sep | Persons | 27,724,744 (+1.6%) | 27,301,149 (+1.8%) | 26,831,131 (+2.5%) | 26,169,314 (+1.8%) | 25,704,774 (+0.3%) | 25,633,341 |
| Employment | 2026-Feb | Persons ('000) | 14,749 (+1.8%) | 14,484 (+1.7%) | 14,247 (+3.0%) | 13,833 (+3.5%) | 13,358 (+3.6%) | 12,890 |
| Unemployment | 2026-Feb | % | 4.28 (+23bps) | 4.05 (+32bps) | 3.73 (+13bps) | 3.60 (-42bps) | 4.02 (-182bps) | 5.84 |
| Job Ads | 2026-Feb | No | 629,908 (-1.6%) | 640,134 (-15.6%) | 758,761 (-9.8%) | 840,853 (+3.9%) | 809,521 (+38.4%) | 585,074 |
| Household Spending | 2025-Sep | $m | 232,015 (+5.1%) | 220,838 (+2.8%) | 214,921 (+6.6%) | 201,614 (+28.4%) | 156,982 (-0.4%) | 157,628 |
| House Prices | 2025-Dec | $000s | 1,094 (+8.4%) | 1,009 (+5.5%) | 956 (+7.2%) | 892 (-5.1%) | 940 (+27.9%) | 735 |
| Attached Prices | 2025-Dec | $000s | 741.00 (+8.7%) | 682.00 (+4.6%) | 652.00 (+6.7%) | 611.00 (-5.1%) | 644.00 (+7.2%) | 601.00 |
| Dwelling Approvals | 2026-Jan | No | 192,633 (+9.2%) | 176,325 (+6.5%) | 165,582 (-13.4%) | 191,273 (-15.3%) | 225,905 (+19.3%) | 189,412 |
| Superannuation | 2025-Sep | $bn | 4,466 (+9.4%) | 4,082 (+13.4%) | 3,599 (+9.7%) | 3,281 (-4.4%) | 3,434 (+18.5%) | 2,897 |
| ASX All Ords | 2026-Feb | Index | 9,435 (+12.3%) | 8,404 (+5.6%) | 7,959 (+6.7%) | 7,458 (+1.8%) | 7,323 (+5.5%) | 6,941 |
Infrastructure & Major Projects
Transforming Australia's future
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QLD
Cairns Smart Green Economy Initiative
A multi-stage strategic initiative by Cairns Regional Council to transform the region into a leader in the Smart Green Economy. Key focus areas include net-zero energy systems, cir
NSW
Green Square Town Centre
Australia's largest urban renewal project transforming 278 hectares into a sustainable high-density precinct. By 2030, it will support 61,000 residents and 21,000 jobs. Recent mile
NSW
Tech Central Innovation Precinct
A 6-square-kilometre innovation district from Haymarket to Camperdown, designed as Australia's premier deep-tech hub. An August 2025 rezoning approval enables 950 new homes and is
VIC
Northern and Western Geelong Growth Areas
The largest greenfield urban growth project in regional Victoria, spanning approximately 5,367 hectares across the Northern (Lovely Banks) and Western (Batesford/Fyansford) corrido
QLD
Moreton Bay Central (The Mill) - Knowledge and Innovation Precinct
Moreton Bay Central (formerly The Mill at Moreton Bay) is a 460-hectare Priority Development Area (PDA) transforming the former Petrie paper mill site into a world-class innovation
VIC
Sunshine Priority Precinct Vision 2050
The Sunshine Priority Precinct Vision 2050 is a major urban renewal strategy to establish Sunshine as the capital of Melbournes west. It leverages over $20 billion in total infrast
NT
Middle Arm Sustainable Development Precinct
A 1,500-hectare sustainable industrial hub in Darwin Harbour focused on low-carbon industries including renewable hydrogen, carbon capture and storage (CCS), critical minerals proc
SA
Riverlea Estate (Buckland Park Township)
South Australia's largest master-planned community, covering 1,340ha and planned to deliver 12,000 homes for over 40,000 residents. Key features include the $100M Palms Shopping Vi
WA
Australian Renewable Energy Hub (AREH)
The Australian Renewable Energy Hub (AREH) is a giga-scale renewable energy project in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia. Spanning over 6,500 km2, the project intends to
SA
Whyalla GREENSTEEL Transformation
A nationally significant industrial program to transition the Whyalla Steelworks into a world-leading low-carbon facility. The project focuses on substituting coal-based blast furn
WA
Fortescue Port Hedland Operations Decarbonisation and Modernisation
Comprehensive modernisation of Fortescue's Port Hedland facilities to achieve 'Real Zero' terrestrial emissions by 2030. Key work includes upgrading the Herb Elliott Port to a 210M
ACT
Molonglo Town Centre
Molonglo Town Centre is the future sixth town centre for Canberra, serving as the primary commercial, civic, and community hub for the Molonglo Valley. The 97-hectare precinct will
NSW
Sydney Metro West
A $27-$29 billion, 24-kilometre underground metro railway doubling rail capacity between Greater Parramatta/Westmead and the Sydney CBD. The project features 9 fully accessible, dr
NSW
Woollahra Station Activation (Eastern Suburbs Railway)
Activation of the unfinished 'ghost' station at Woollahra on the T4 Eastern Suburbs Line. The project involves completing the station platforms and facilities first started in the
VIC
Torquay North Residential Development Area
A major residential growth corridor in Torquay North encompassing established and active estates like The Dunes, Quay 2, and Stretton. The precinct is currently integrating the Wur
QLD
Arrow Energy Surat Gas Project
A 27-year coal seam gas to LNG project in the Surat Basin involving the development of up to 2,500 gas wells and critical infrastructure including field compression stations and pi
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