Australian Bureau of Statistics

It is Australia's national statistical agency.

See below for the Latest ABS News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary. 

 

Retail sales in Australia remain flat in February

It rose by 0.2% in February, following a 1.8% growth in the previous month. 

Retail volumes in Australia dip by 0.2% in Q4

This breaks four consecutive months of growth.

Australia’s retail sales slip nearly 4% in December

This breaks 11 consecutive months of growth. 

Retail turnover in Australia inches up in September

It went up by 0.6%, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported. 

Household spending in Australia rises by 29% in August

This is the 18th consecutive month of growth, the Australian Bureau of Statistics said.

Australian household spending jumps 10.2% YoY in June

Spending in categories most affected by COVID-19 is now back to pre-pandemic levels.

Australia’s retail sales volumes rise 8.2% in Q4 2021

Thanks to the rise in sales in discretionary industries, following a lockdown in the previous quarter.