Central Bank RatesAustralia policy rate in 2026 (3 changes)
Start of year3.60%
Latest4.35%Sep 24, 2026
Net change+75 bp3 hikes, 0 cuts
Average4.136%
Rank by level17 / 38
Changes in 2026
| Date | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | 3.60% | 3.85% | hike +25 bp |
| Mar 18, 2026 | 3.85% | 4.10% | hike +25 bp |
| May 6, 2026 | 4.10% | 4.35% | hike +25 bp |
Compared with other areas at the end of 2026
37%
14%
13.75%
12.25%
8%
7.25%
6.5%
6.5%
5.75%
5.75%
5.5%
5.25%
5%
4.5%
4.5%
4.5%
4.35%
4.25%
4.25%
4.25%
3.875%
3.75%
3.75%
3.75%
3.5%
3.25%
3%
3%
2.75%
2.75%
2.5%
2.25%
2.25%
2.1%
1.75%
1.25%
1%
0%
Year-end rate over time
4.35%
3.6%
4.35%
4.35%
3.1%
0.1%
0.1%
0.75%
1.5%
1.5%
1.5%
2%
2.5%
2.5%
3%
4.25%
4.75%
3.75%
4.25%
6.75%
6.25%
5.5%
5.25%
5.25%
4.75%
4.25%
6.25%
2026: hikes and cuts worldwide →
Daily policy-rate data compiled by the BIS. Not investment advice.