Australian household spending falls in December following strong year end sales
Australian household spending fell 0.4 percent in December as consumers pulled back after major sales events. The decline follows a recent interest rate hike.
Australian household spending saw a decline in December as the Monthly Household Spending Indicator (MHSI) fell 0.4% to A$78.86 billion. Data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on February 9, 2026, indicates that this monthly drop occurred after consumers in AU 
AU pulled forward their purchases to capitalize on major sales events held during October and November.
AU pulled forward their purchases to capitalize on major sales events held during October and November.
