Economic commentary

_{13 August 2026}

Australia’s housing market downturn accelerated through July, with the latest Cotality Home Value Index showing a 0.7% decline in national dwelling values. That’s the largest monthly fall since December 2022 and a clear sign that housing conditions have weakened materially over recent months.

_{11 May 2026}

There’s a story we tell ourselves whenever the cost of living rises: people feel poorer, therefore they feel worse. It’s intuitive, and often true. But our latest wellbeing data suggests something more complicated (and, in many ways, more actionable): wellbeing can improve even when pressure persists. 

_{9 July 2026}

Australia’s housing market continued to weaken through June, with Cotality’s national Home Value Index falling 0.4% over the month. This was the third consecutive month of declines, and the largest monthly drop we have seen since December 2022, pushing the national index 0.7% below its March peak.

_{30 October 2025}

SME business conditions & confidence rise in Q3

_{23 October 2025}

Conditions and confidence positive in Q3

_{18  December 2025}

Missing the approach.