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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Agriculture in Australia

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Cost Per Lead for Agriculture in Australia

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • This analysis looks at cost-per-lead (CPL) trends for industry Agriculture and target country Australia compared to the global trend.
  • The selected data is well above market: average CPL of 109.91 versus a global baseline average of 32.00 for the same months (about 3.4x higher).
  • Month-to-month movement in the selected data shows a single decline of 11.9% from September to October, a larger drop than the global baseline’s 5.4% decline over the same period.
  • The global baseline exhibits clear seasonal lift in Q4 (notably November–December), while the selected series (two months) shows a decrease from September to October.

Selected trend overview

  • Period covered: September 2024 to October 2024.
  • Average CPL: 109.91.
  • High/low:
  • High: 116.88 (September 2024).
  • Low: 102.93 (October 2024).
  • Month-to-month change:
  • September → October: -13.95 (-11.9%).
  • Range over the period: 13.95.
  • Volatility (limited view): one observed month-to-month absolute change of 13.95, indicating a notable short-term shift in CPL.

Comparison with the global baseline

  • For the overlapping months (September–October 2024), the global baseline averages 32.00 (Sep: 32.88, Oct: 31.12).
  • Relative positioning:
  • September: selected 116.88 vs baseline 32.88 (≈3.6x above market).
  • October: selected 102.93 vs baseline 31.12 (≈3.3x above market).
  • Average difference: selected CPL ≈ +243% higher than the global benchmark for the same months.
  • Using the broader global series (Sep 2024–Sep 2025), the baseline average is 35.80, still placing the selected CPL at roughly 3.1x above overall trends.
  • Volatility:
  • Selected (two months): absolute month-to-month change of 13.95.
  • Baseline (full period): average absolute month-to-month change ≈ 4.50, indicating steadier movement globally than in the selected series window.

Seasonal patterns and timing

  • Within the global baseline, CPL typically rises in Q4:
  • October → November increases by about +33.6% (31.12 to 41.58), with December remaining elevated (39.63).
  • Early-year baseline costs normalize (January–March mid-30s), then hold in the high-30s through mid-year before a sharp drop in September 2025 (20.63).
  • The selected series (September–October) shows a decline into early Q4, contrasting with the global pattern that lifts in November–December.

Notable spikes and dips

  • Selected: the most notable shift is the September-to-October decline of -13.95 (-11.9%).
  • Baseline:
  • Spike: November 2024 peak at 41.58 (series high).
  • Dip: September 2025 low at 20.63; overall baseline change from first to last month is -37.3%.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Agriculture 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 Agriculture 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.

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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.

What is considered a good cost per lead on Facebook in 2025?

A good CPL usually ranges from $10 to $50, depending on your industry and target audience. B2C offers tend to be cheaper, while B2B or high-ticket services may see CPLs over $100.

Why is my CPL higher than industry averages?

Your CPL could be high due to weak creative, irrelevant targeting, or an offer that doesn't resonate. Low engagement or poor conversion rates on your landing page can also drive up costs.

Does campaign objective impact CPL?

Yes. Campaigns optimized for conversions or leads tend to generate cheaper and more qualified leads compared to traffic or engagement objectives. Facebook needs clear signals to find the right users.

How can I generate leads at a lower cost without hurting lead quality?

Focus on improving your offer, targeting the right audience, and using high-converting creative. Test native lead forms, but make sure you're still qualifying users properly.

Should I optimize for leads or conversions if my goal is pipeline growth?

If your goal is sales or revenue, optimizing for deeper funnel conversions is better. Optimizing for leads alone can inflate volume but hurt quality.