Economy · Australia · Consumer
Australian household saving ratio
6.5% in June quarter 2026, compared with 6.4% in March quarter 2026.
- Range, past 10 years52-week and 10-year range The lowest and highest values over a period, with a marker for where the latest value sits between them. Learn more
- 1.8% Sep qtr 202323.3% Jun qtr 2020
- Over 3 monthsYear on year, month on month, quarter on quarter How a figure compares with the same period a year earlier (y/y), or with the period just before (m/m, q/q). Year-on-year removes seasonal swings; shorter comparisons show turning points sooner. Learn more
- +0.1 ptsfrom 6.4%
- Over 12 monthsPercentage points and basis points The difference between two percentages. A rate rising from 4.00% to 4.25% is up 0.25 percentage points, or 25 basis points; it is not up 0.25%. Learn more
- +0.6 ptsfrom 5.9%
- Long-run averageLong-run average The average of every reading in the series' history. A rough guide to what is normal, though economies change and some series never return to their old average. Learn more
- 4.7%since 1999
- Against its historyPercentile against history Where the latest reading ranks among every reading since the series began. The 90th percentile means it is higher than 90% of past readings. Learn more
- 69thpercentile: higher than 69% of readings since 1999
HistorySeasonally adjusted A figure with the regular calendar pattern removed (Christmas, school holidays, harvests), so one month can be compared fairly with the next. Learn more
% of income, quarterly
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| Period | % of income |
|---|---|
| June quarter 2026 | 6.5% |
| March quarter 2026 | 6.4% |
| December quarter 2025 | 7.2% |
| September quarter 2025 | 6.1% |
| June quarter 2025 | 5.9% |
| March quarter 2025 | 6.8% |
| December quarter 2024 | 5.5% |
| September quarter 2024 | 4.9% |
| June quarter 2024 | 3.2% |
The latest 9 readings in this range.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, ANA_AGG. Data from March quarter 1999.
What it measures
The share of household disposable income that is saved, seasonally adjusted.
Why it matters
A low ratio leaves households little buffer if rates rise or jobs are lost.