Brisbane CPI March 2026 Quarter

The Latest CPI All Groups Brisbane Increase

The latest CPI All Groups Brisbane number is 101.95, with an annual increase of 4.1% to May 2026. This is slightly higher than the national average of 4.0%

What is the effect of CPI on commercial property owners and tenants?

The CPI figure can have a significant impact on commercial property owners and tenants. Most commercial property leases include an annual rental review linked to the CPI figure for the relevant region. For Brisbane and Gold Coast properties, this is typically based on the Brisbane All Groups CPI, ensuring rental increases broadly reflect changes in the cost of living and inflation.

What if the quarterly CPI data is released after the set annual review date?

Our commercial property managers monitor important milestones in your lease. It can be a complicated process as there are occasions when the annual increase may be set for a date prior to the release of the applicable CPI figures. In that instance the annual increase will need to be backdated.

What is CPI?

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the average change in prices of a basket of goods and services purchased by households. It is calculated by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and is used to track inflation.

How is CPI calculated?

The CPI is calculated by using a weighting system to assign different weights to different goods and services. The weighting system is based on the amount of money that households typically spend on each good or service.

Where do I find the quarterly CPI results for Brisbane?

You can see the full CPI quarterly report on the ABS website here: https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/economy/price-indexes-and-inflation/consumer-price-index-australia/latest-release

Conclusion

The CPI is an important measure of inflation, and it can have a significant impact on commercial property owners and tenants. If you are a commercial property owner or tenant, it is important to be aware of the CPI and how it can affect your lease and business.

For more information on how the CPI can affect your commercial or industrial property, please contact our commercial property managers or agents.