Economy dashboard · Growth & living standards
As at 13 October 2026 · official data unless labelled
Real GDP, quarterly growth
0.4%Below its 10-year average▲ 0.1 ptsJune quarter 2026vs 10-year average 0.55%
What the numbers are telling us
Real GDP, quarterly growth was 0.4% in the June quarter 2026, up 0.1 pts on the previous reading (0.3%).
It is below its 10-year average of 0.55%, which is a worse reading than usual.
Why it matters
The size of the whole economy; it rises with population as well as productivity.
What it should be
There is no official target for this measure, so it is judged against its own 10-year average of 0.55%: higher is better.
GDP growth: the last 40 readings
Real GDP, quarterly growth, 2016-Q3 to 2026-Q2
Every figure on this page is calculated from the stored official series (ABS, ANA_AGG (ABS Data API)); the summary is written from the numbers, not edited by hand.