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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Fitness & Training Centers in Australia

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Cost Per Lead for Fitness & Training Centers in Australia

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads cost-per-lead benchmarks: Fitness & Training Centers in Australia vs global

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Fitness & Training Centers 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.

Main takeaways

  • Overall positioning: Australia’s Fitness & Training Centers sit well above market on average due to two extreme spikes, but are below average in most other months.
  • Seasonality: The global baseline shows a clear Q4 lift (Nov–Dec), while Australia’s series dips in Nov–Dec and surges unusually in March.
  • Volatility: Exceptionally high in Australia, with month-to-month swings ranging from −97% to +23,000% due to isolated spikes.

Selected series overview (Australia, Fitness & Training Centers)

  • Months available: Sep 2024, Oct 2024, Nov 2024, Dec 2024, Mar 2025, May 2025.
  • Average cost per lead: 125.96
  • Median: 25.83 (skewed lower than the mean by outliers)
  • High: 611.37 (Mar 2025)
  • Low: 2.62 (Dec 2024)
  • Range: 608.75

Change over time (first to last observed month): +1,493% (from 3.05 in Sep 2024 to 48.60 in May 2025).

Notable moves:

  • Oct 2024 spike to 87.13 (+2,755% vs Sep).
  • Sharp dips in Nov–Dec 2024 (2.98 and 2.62).
  • Extreme surge in Mar 2025 to 611.37 (+~23,000% vs Dec).
  • Retreat to 48.60 by May 2025 (−92% vs Mar), still above late-2024 levels.

Global baseline comparison

To ensure a like-for-like view, we compare the same months in the baseline.

  • Baseline (aligned-month) average: 36.28; median: 36.26; high: 41.58 (Nov 2024); low: 31.12 (Oct 2024); range: 10.45.
  • Australia’s average vs baseline average: 125.96 vs 36.28 (~3.5x higher, or ~+247%).
  • Australia’s median vs baseline median: 25.83 vs 36.26 (below baseline).
  • First-to-last change (Sep 2024 → May 2025): baseline +20.5% vs Australia +1,493%.
  • Monthly positioning:
  • Sep 2024: 3.05 vs 32.88 (−90.7% below market)
  • Oct 2024: 87.13 vs 31.12 (+179% above market)
  • Nov 2024: 2.98 vs 41.58 (−92.8% below market)
  • Dec 2024: 2.62 vs 39.63 (−93.4% below market)
  • Mar 2025: 611.37 vs 32.84 (+1,762% above market)
  • May 2025: 48.60 vs 39.63 (+22.6% above market)

Volatility comparison:

  • Australia’s range is ~58x wider than the global range over the same months, indicating extreme dispersion driven by outliers.

Seasonality and pattern insights

  • Global trend: costs typically increase in Q4 around holiday periods (Nov–Dec highs near 41–40), then normalize in Q1–Q2.
  • Australia (Fitness & Training Centers): contrary to the global seasonal lift, Nov–Dec costs are very low; the dominant features are the October jump and an exceptional March spike, with May remaining moderately above the global average.

Understanding cost-per-lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Fitness & Training Centers 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 Fitness & Training Centers 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.