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Facebook Ads Cost Per App Install Benchmarks for Wellness & Holistic Health in Australia

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Cost Per App Install for Wellness & Holistic Health in Australia

October 2024 - October 2025

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Facebook Ads benchmarks: cost per app install trends for Wellness & Holistic Health in Australia

This analysis looks at cost per app install trends for industry Wellness & Holistic Health and target country Australia compared to the global trend. The analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.

Key takeaways

  • Across the shared window (Dec 2024–Aug 2025), Australia’s Wellness & Holistic Health cost per app install averaged 20.16, about 67% above the global baseline average of 12.07.
  • The selected series was highly volatile: average month‑over‑month swing of 87.6% (vs. 55.8% globally).
  • Costs fell sharply into late summer (Feb–Apr 2025), then surged from June, peaking in August.
  • First-to-last month change: Australia +320% (15.87 in Dec 2024 to 66.64 in Aug 2025) vs. global +76% (8.52 to 15.00).

About the data

  • Metric: cost per app install (monthly medians).
  • Selected segment: Wellness & Holistic Health in Australia.
  • Comparison: global baseline over the same calendar months.

Australia (selected data) performance

  • Average: 20.16 across Dec 2024–Aug 2025.
  • High: 66.64 (Aug 2025); Low: 2.83 (Feb 2025).
  • Notable moves:
  • Rapid drop from 15.87 (Dec) to 2.83 (Feb), an 82% decline.
  • Stable trough Mar–Apr (3.39 → 2.86), then a steady climb: 5.57 (May) → 19.27 (Jun) → 56.61 (Jul) → 66.64 (Aug).
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute month‑over‑month change: 9.74.
  • Average absolute month‑over‑month percent change: 87.6%.
  • Seasonality signal:
  • Dec–May average: 6.49; Jun–Aug average: 47.51, indicating a pronounced mid‑year surge.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline average (same months): 12.07. High: 26.21 (Jun 2025); Low: 6.36 (Jan 2025).
  • Baseline volatility:
  • Average absolute month‑over‑month change: 6.21.
  • Average absolute month‑over‑month percent change: 55.8%.
  • Relative positioning by month:
  • Above market in Dec (+86%) and Jan (+32%).
  • Below average from Feb through Jun (25%–75% lower than global).
  • Sharply above market in Jul (+358%) and Aug (+344%).
  • Seasonal context in the data:
  • Global costs lift into Jun (26.21), cool in Jul (12.35), then rise again in Aug (15.00).
  • Australia mirrors the mid‑year lift but with outsized increases in Jul–Aug.
  • Regime contrast:
  • Dec–May averages: Australia 6.49 vs. global 9.18 (below market).
  • Jun–Aug averages: Australia 47.51 vs. global 17.86 (well above market).

What this means for benchmarks

Overall, Australia’s Wellness & Holistic Health cost per app install was in line with global easing early in the year but diverged materially mid‑year, ending well above market with new highs in July–August. The selected series showed greater volatility, a larger peak‑to‑trough span, and a stronger mid‑year surge than the global trend.

Understanding cost per app install benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Wellness & Holistic Health and Australia helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Facebook advertising costs vary based on many factors including industry, target audience, ad placement, and campaign objectives. In the Wellness & Holistic Health industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting Australia, advertisers typically see good engagement rates despite moderate costs. Different campaign objectives lead to varying costs based on how Facebook optimizes for your specific goals. The data shown represents median values across multiple campaigns, and individual results may vary based on ad quality, audience targeting, and campaign optimization.

Why we use median instead of average

We use the median CTR because the underlying distribution of click-through rates is highly skewed, with a small share of campaigns achieving extremely high CTRs. These outliers can inflate a simple average, making it less representative of what most advertisers actually experience. By using the median—which sits at the midpoint of all campaigns—we provide a more rigorous and realistic benchmark that reflects the true underlying data model and helps you set attainable performance expectations.

Key Factors Affecting Facebook Ad Costs

  • Competition within your selected industry and audience demographics
  • Ad quality and relevance score – higher quality ads can lower costs
  • Campaign objective and bid strategy
  • Timing and seasonality – costs often increase during holiday periods
  • Ad placement (News Feed, Instagram, Audience Network, etc.)

Note: This data represents industry median values and benchmarks. Your actual costs may vary based on specific targeting, ad creative quality, and campaign optimization.

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The data behind the benchmarks

All data is sourced from over $3B in Facebook ad spend, collected across thousands of ad accounts that use Superads daily to analyze and improve their campaigns. Every data point is fully anonymized and aggregated—no individual advertiser is ever exposed.

This dataset updates frequently as new ad data flows in. It will only get bigger and better.

Australia Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 27Australia Day (observed)
Apr 18‑21Easter weekend
Apr 25Anzac Day
Jun 9King's Birthday
Oct 6Labour Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late December (Christmas and Boxing Day), Early December (Cyber Monday), January (Back-to-school), May (Mother's Day)

Potential Advertising Impact

Ad costs could spike around major holidays, especially Easter, Anzac Day, and Christmas. Increased budgets and earlier scheduling may be necessary. Retailers should consider planning promotions around back-to-school and Mother's Day to maximize campaign effectiveness.

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Some regions like the US, UK, and Canada have higher competition and stricter privacy regulations, which drive up costs. Countries with lower purchasing power typically have cheaper CPIs.

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Should I optimize for installs or in-app actions?

Optimizing for installs gets volume, but optimizing for actions like signups or purchases brings higher quality users. It depends on your goals and how much post-install behavior matters.

How do I lower CPI without tanking app retention or quality?

Align your creative with the app experience, avoid misleading ads, and exclude users who already installed. You can also test lookalike audiences based on high-quality users, not just all installers.