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According to World Bank CPI data (FP.CPI.TOTL), $1,000 in Australia in 1960 had the same purchasing power as $16,415.01 in 2025 — a cumulative inflation of 1,541.5% (4.40%/year average).
Value Over Time
Year-by-Year Historical Data
| Year | CPI | Equivalent Value | Annual Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 7.96 | $1,000.00 | - |
| 1961 | 8.14 | $1,022.88 | +2.3% |
| 1962 | 8.12 | $1,019.61 | -0.3% |
| 1963 | 8.17 | $1,026.14 | +0.6% |
| 1964 | 8.40 | $1,055.56 | +2.9% |
| 1965 | 8.69 | $1,091.50 | +3.4% |
| 1966 | 8.98 | $1,127.45 | +3.3% |
| 1967 | 9.29 | $1,166.67 | +3.5% |
| 1968 | 9.52 | $1,196.08 | +2.5% |
| 1969 | 9.83 | $1,235.29 | +3.3% |
| 1970 | 10.17 | $1,277.78 | +3.4% |
| 1971 | 10.80 | $1,356.21 | +6.1% |
| 1972 | 11.45 | $1,437.91 | +6.0% |
| 1973 | 12.49 | $1,568.63 | +9.1% |
| 1974 | 14.41 | $1,810.46 | +15.4% |
| 1975 | 16.60 | $2,084.97 | +15.2% |
| 1976 | 18.81 | $2,362.75 | +13.3% |
| 1977 | 21.12 | $2,653.59 | +12.3% |
| 1978 | 22.81 | $2,866.01 | +8.0% |
| 1979 | 24.90 | $3,127.45 | +9.1% |
| 1980 | 27.42 | $3,444.44 | +10.1% |
| 1981 | 30.02 | $3,771.24 | +9.5% |
| 1982 | 33.43 | $4,199.35 | +11.4% |
| 1983 | 36.78 | $4,620.92 | +10.0% |
| 1984 | 38.24 | $4,803.92 | +4.0% |
| 1985 | 40.82 | $5,127.45 | +6.7% |
| 1986 | 44.51 | $5,591.50 | +9.1% |
| 1987 | 48.31 | $6,068.63 | +8.5% |
| 1988 | 51.80 | $6,506.54 | +7.2% |
| 1989 | 55.70 | $6,996.73 | +7.5% |
| 1990 | 59.78 | $7,509.80 | +7.3% |
| 1991 | 61.68 | $7,748.37 | +3.2% |
| 1992 | 62.30 | $7,826.80 | +1.0% |
| 1993 | 63.40 | $7,964.05 | +1.8% |
| 1994 | 64.65 | $8,120.92 | +2.0% |
| 1995 | 67.64 | $8,496.73 | +4.6% |
| 1996 | 69.41 | $8,718.95 | +2.6% |
| 1997 | 69.56 | $8,738.56 | +0.2% |
| 1998 | 70.16 | $8,813.73 | +0.9% |
| 1999 | 71.20 | $8,944.44 | +1.5% |
| 2000 | 74.38 | $9,343.14 | +4.5% |
| 2001 | 77.65 | $9,754.90 | +4.4% |
| 2002 | 79.97 | $10,045.75 | +3.0% |
| 2003 | 82.15 | $10,320.26 | +2.7% |
| 2004 | 84.08 | $10,562.09 | +2.3% |
| 2005 | 86.34 | $10,846.41 | +2.7% |
| 2006 | 89.41 | $11,232.03 | +3.6% |
| 2007 | 91.49 | $11,493.46 | +2.3% |
| 2008 | 95.47 | $11,993.46 | +4.4% |
| 2009 | 97.16 | $12,205.88 | +1.8% |
| 2010 | 100.00 | $12,562.09 | +2.9% |
| 2011 | 103.30 | $12,977.12 | +3.3% |
| 2012 | 105.12 | $13,205.88 | +1.8% |
| 2013 | 107.70 | $13,529.41 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | 110.38 | $13,866.01 | +2.5% |
| 2015 | 112.04 | $14,075.16 | +1.5% |
| 2016 | 113.48 | $14,254.90 | +1.3% |
| 2017 | 115.69 | $14,532.68 | +1.9% |
| 2018 | 117.90 | $14,810.46 | +1.9% |
| 2019 | 119.80 | $15,049.02 | +1.6% |
| 2020 | 108.85 | $13,673.35 | -9.1% |
| 2021 | 112.65 | $14,151.67 | +3.5% |
| 2022 | 121.48 | $15,260.01 | +7.8% |
| 2023 | 126.40 | $15,878.35 | +4.1% |
| 2024 | 129.46 | $16,263.35 | +2.4% |
| 2025 | 130.67 | $16,415.01 | +0.9% |
Quick Reference Values
What 1960 amounts are worth in 2025 in Australia:
| 1960 | 2025 |
|---|---|
| $1 | $16.42 |
| $10 | $164.15 |
| $100 | $1,641.50 |
| $1,000 | $16,415.01 |
| $10,000 | $164,150.10 |
Inflation by Decade in Australia
| Decade | Cumulative Inflation | Annual Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1960–1969 | +23.5% | 2.38% |
| 1970–1979 | +144.8% | 10.46% |
| 1980–1989 | +103.1% | 8.19% |
| 1990–1999 | +19.1% | 1.96% |
| 2000–2009 | +30.6% | 3.01% |
| 2010–2019 | +19.8% | 2.03% |
| 2020–2025 | +20.1% | 3.72% |
The steepest single-year rise in this period was 15.4% in 1974; the calmest was -9.1% in 2020.
This equals a compound annual rate of 4.40% — about 15.9 years to double prices at that pace.
- In 1960, $1,000 in Australia had the same buying power as $16,415.01 in 2025.
- In 1970, $1,000 in Australia had the same buying power as $12,846.53 in 2025.
- In 1980, $1,000 in Australia had the same buying power as $4,765.65 in 2025.
- In 1990, $1,000 in Australia had the same buying power as $2,185.81 in 2025.
- In 2000, $1,000 in Australia had the same buying power as $1,756.91 in 2025.
- In 2010, $1,000 in Australia had the same buying power as $1,306.71 in 2025.
- In 2020, $1,000 in Australia had the same buying power as $1,200.51 in 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is 1,000 AUD from 1960 worth in 2025?
$1,000 from 1960 is worth about $16,415.01 in 2025 in Australia, after 1541.5% cumulative inflation.
What was the average annual inflation rate in Australia between 1960 and 2025?
The average annual (compound) inflation rate was 4.4% over 65 years.