Housing & Property•Series ID: BSPNSHUNW•1988–2026
Australian Household Net Worth - Historical Data
Comprehensive balance sheet measure of private household wealth in Australia since 1988.
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Current Statistics & Historical Records
Latest Reading (2026 Q2)
$18.31T
Prev (2026 Q1): $18.12T+194
Highest Recorded (2026 Q2)
$18.31T
Recorded in 2026 Q2
Lowest Recorded (1988 Q3)
$1.08T
Recorded in 1988 Q3
Long-Run Mean (1988–2026)
$6.36T
39 annual observations · Quarterly
Australian Household Net Worth - Historical Series (1988–2026)
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Source: Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) / Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) (BSPNSHUNW) Latest: 18309 A$ billion (2026 Q2)
Australian Household Net Worth by Decade (1988–2026)
Decade averages, peaks, and troughs across Australian economic cycles
1980s1988–1989
$1.20T
High (1989):$1,258
Low (1988):$1,134
1990s1990–1999
$1.74T
High (1999):$2,413
Low (1990):$1,297
2000s2000–2009
$4.16T
High (2009):$5,803
Low (2000):$2,513
2010s2010–2019
$7.98T
High (2019):$10,589
Low (2011):$5,805
2020s2020–2026
$15.24T
High (2026):$18,309
Low (2020):$11,526
Australian Household Net Worth - Historical Table (1988–2026)
Unit: A$ billion · Source: Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) / Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) (BSPNSHUNW)
| Year | Household Net Worth (A$ billion) | Year Range (Low – High) | Historical Context / Year Snapshot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,309 | $18,115 – $18,309 | The Australian Economy in 2026 → |
| 2025 | $17,995 | $16,351 – $17,995 | Disinflation & monetary policy recalibration |
| 2024 | $16,241 | $15,277 – $16,241 | The Australian Economy in 2024 → |
| 2023 | $14,910 | $13,848 – $14,910 | The Australian Economy in 2023 → |
| 2022 | $13,683 | $13,479 – $14,161 | Post-pandemic inflation surge & rapid RBA tightening cycle |
| 2021 | $14,022 | $12,060 – $14,022 | The Australian Economy in 2021 → |
| 2020 | $11,526 | $10,337 – $11,526 | COVID-19 pandemic shock & 0.10% cash rate floor |
| 2019 | $10,589 | $9,652 – $10,589 | The Australian Economy in 2019 → |
| 2018 | $9,600 | $9,600 – $9,816 | The Australian Economy in 2018 → |
| 2017 | $9,730 | $9,288 – $9,730 | The Australian Economy in 2017 → |
| 2016 | $9,066 | $8,237 – $9,066 | The Australian Economy in 2016 → |
| 2015 | $8,254 | $7,789 – $8,254 | The Australian Economy in 2015 → |
| 2014 | $7,530 | $7,004 – $7,530 | The Australian Economy in 2014 → |
| 2013 | $6,871 | $6,434 – $6,871 | The Australian Economy in 2013 → |
| 2012 | $6,293 | $5,907 – $6,293 | The Australian Economy in 2012 → |
| 2011 | $5,805 | $5,800 – $6,041 | China mining investment & Terms of Trade supercycle peak |
| 2010 | $6,052 | $5,898 – $6,052 | The Australian Economy in 2010 → |
| 2009 | $5,803 | $4,830 – $5,803 | The Australian Economy in 2009 → |
| 2008 | $4,850 | $4,850 – $5,374 | Global Financial Crisis (GFC) & emergency rate cuts |
| 2007 | $5,539 | $5,066 – $5,539 | The Australian Economy in 2007 → |
| 2006 | $4,909 | $4,516 – $4,909 | The Australian Economy in 2006 → |
| 2005 | $4,352 | $4,078 – $4,352 | The Australian Economy in 2005 → |
| 2004 | $4,012 | $3,729 – $4,012 | The Australian Economy in 2004 → |
| 2003 | $3,645 | $3,199 – $3,645 | The Australian Economy in 2003 → |
| 2002 | $3,134 | $2,909 – $3,134 | The Australian Economy in 2002 → |
| 2001 | $2,835 | $2,595 – $2,835 | The Australian Economy in 2001 → |
| 2000 | $2,513 | $2,435 – $2,513 | Introduction of the 10% Goods and Services Tax (GST) |
| 1999 | $2,413 | $2,199 – $2,413 | The Australian Economy in 1999 → |
| 1998 | $2,124 | $1,991 – $2,124 | The Australian Economy in 1998 → |
| 1997 | $1,972 | $1,861 – $1,991 | The Australian Economy in 1997 → |
| 1996 | $1,843 | $1,707 – $1,843 | The Australian Economy in 1996 → |
| 1995 | $1,687 | $1,643 – $1,687 | The Australian Economy in 1995 → |
| 1994 | $1,638 | $1,606 – $1,638 | The Australian Economy in 1994 → |
| 1993 | $1,576 | $1,469 – $1,576 | RBA formalises 2–3% inflation targeting |
| 1992 | $1,454 | $1,392 – $1,454 | The Australian Economy in 1992 → |
| 1991 | $1,399 | $1,329 – $1,399 | Early 1990s recession ("The recession we had to have") |
| 1990 | $1,297 | $1,277 – $1,297 | Monetary tightening peak (17.5% Cash Rate) |
| 1989 | $1,258 | $1,167 – $1,258 | The Australian Economy in 1989 → |
| 1988 | $1,134 | $1,079 – $1,134 | The Australian Economy in 1988 → |
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Total Value of Australian Residential DwellingsHousing & Property · 1988–2026
$12.18T2026 Q2
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Source Information & Methodology
- Primary Institution:
- Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) / Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
- Dataset / Publication:
- Household Balance Sheets - Total Household Net Worth
- Series / Table ID:
- RBA Statistical Table E1 (BSPNSHUNW)
- Release Frequency:
- Quarterly
• Primary source: Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) / Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) - Household Balance Sheets - Total Household Net Worth (RBA Statistical Table E1).
• Observation frequency: Quarterly. Annual table values represent calendar year-end observations.
• Series coverage spans 1988 to 2026 (39 annual observations).
APA Citation:Reserve Bank of Australia & Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2026). Household Balance Sheets - Total Household Net Worth (E1: BSPNSHUNW). Retrieved October 2026 from https://www.rba.gov.au/statistics/tables/
Frequently Asked Questions: Australian Household Net Worth
- What is the current Australian Household Net Worth?
- As of 2026 Q2, the latest recorded Australian Household Net Worth is 18309.0 (A$ billion), compared with 18115.0 in 2026 Q1.
- What is the highest and lowest Australian Household Net Worth ever recorded in Australia?
- Across the historical series (1988–2026), the highest observation was 18309.0 (A$ billion) in 2026 Q2, while the lowest was 1079.0 (A$ billion) in 1988 Q3. The long-run historical average is 6355.0.
- Where is the official Australian Household Net Worth data sourced from?
- This series is compiled from Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) / Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) (Household Balance Sheets - Total Household Net Worth, Series ID: BSPNSHUNW) and is updated on a quarterly basis under CC BY 4.0 International / RBA Terms.