Overview
This dashboard explores the Cost of Living Crisis in Australia from 2018 to 2025, using Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
- Key Focus: Food, Housing, Electricity, Transport
- Timeline: 2018–2025
References:
- Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2024). Consumer Price Index, Australia. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/economy/price-indexes-and-inflation/
- Wickham, H. (2016). ggplot2: Elegant Graphics for Data Analysis. Springer.
CPI Trends
Individual Categories
Summary & Recommendations
- Food and housing show the steepest CPI growth.
- Electricity experienced volatility due to energy disruptions.
- Transport reflects global supply chain/fuel issues.
Recommendations: - Subsidise essentials (food, energy) - Invest in public housing - Regulate utility pricing and fuel tariffs