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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Consumer Goods in Australia

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Cost Per Lead for Consumer Goods 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, Consumer Goods cost per lead in Australia ran above market most of the year, with pronounced Q4 increases and a sharp reset in January.
  • The Australian series averaged 41.38, about 15.6% higher than the global baseline (35.80), with 9 of 13 months above the global median.
  • Volatility was elevated in Australia: average month‑to‑month change was 12.02 versus 4.50 globally (~2.7× more volatile).
  • Clear seasonal pattern: costs rose through Q4, peaking in December for Australia, then fell sharply in January; both series showed an additional dip in September 2025.

Scope

This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry Consumer Goods and target country Australia compared to the global trend.

Selected market view: Australia, Consumer Goods

  • Average across the period: 41.38.
  • High: 60.73 in December 2024.
  • Low: 11.64 in September 2025.
  • First-to-last change: down 67.6% from September 2024 (35.95) to September 2025 (11.64).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-over-month move of 12.02.
  • Notable movements:
  • Q4 run-up: October → November → December 2024 climbed from 47.98 to 55.77 to 60.73.
  • January reset: December 2024 to January 2025 fell 46.4% (60.73 → 32.54).
  • Late-summer bounce: July to August 2025 rose from 33.08 to 45.48.
  • Sharp dip: August to September 2025 dropped 74.4% (45.48 → 11.64).

Global baseline comparison

  • Average across the period: 35.80 (vs. Australia 41.38, +15.6%).
  • High: 41.58 in November 2024 (lower peak than Australia’s December 60.73).
  • Low: 20.63 in September 2025 (Australia dipped even lower at 11.64).
  • First-to-last change: down 37.3% from September 2024 (32.88) to September 2025 (20.63).
  • Volatility: average absolute month-over-month move of 4.50 (vs. Australia’s 12.02).
  • Seasonal shape:
  • Q4 uplift is visible globally (October to November up, slight softening in December), aligning with typical holiday-period cost pressure.
  • January declines are milder globally than in Australia.

Relative position and seasonality

  • Above market: Australia was higher than the global baseline in 9 of 13 months, especially through Q4 2024 and most of H1 2025.
  • In line with overall trends: Both series show seasonal Q4 increases and a January cooldown.
  • More volatile locally: Australia’s larger swings suggest wider month-to-month dispersion around the trend than the global average.
  • September 2025 stands out: both series fell, with Australia dropping more steeply.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Consumer Goods 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 Consumer Goods 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.

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.