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

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Cost Per Lead for Wellness & Holistic Health 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.
  • Wellness & Holistic Health in Australia shows an average cost-per-lead of $31.81, about 11.7% below the global baseline ($36.04).
  • Volatility is elevated: average month-to-month movement is $17.10 versus the baseline’s $4.75 (about 3.6x more variable).
  • Clear seasonality: a sharp Q4 spike in November 2024, plus secondary lifts in May and August 2025; both series reach their low in September 2025.
  • First-to-last month shift: selected data declines 43.9% (October 2024 to September 2025), compared with a 33.7% decline in the global baseline.

Scope of the analysis

This analysis looks at cost-per-lead trends for industry Wellness & Holistic Health and target country Australia compared to the global trend. The goal is to contextualize Australia’s performance against a broad, cross-industry, multi-country baseline of Facebook Ads benchmarks.

Selected trend highlights

  • Average: $31.81 across the 12-month window.
  • High and low: Peak at $56.87 in November 2024; trough at $11.64 in September 2025 (range of $45.23).
  • Month-to-month changes:
  • Largest surge: +173.7% from October to November 2024 (from $20.77 to $56.87).
  • Largest drop: -74.3% from August to September 2025 (from $45.30 to $11.64).
  • Average absolute change: $17.10 per month.
  • Start vs. end: From $20.77 in October 2024 to $11.64 in September 2025, down 43.9%.
  • Notable spikes/dips: The November 2024 spike stands out, followed by elevated months in May 2025 ($42.65) and August 2025 ($45.30). The deepest pullback occurs in September 2025.

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline stats: Average $36.04; high $41.58 (November 2024); low $20.63 (September 2025); average month-to-month change $4.75; first-to-last month down 33.7%.
  • Relative positioning:
  • Overall: Australia sits below market on average by $4.23 (-11.7%).
  • Above market months: November 2024 (+36.8% vs. baseline), May 2025 (+7.6%), August 2025 (+22.3%).
  • Below market months: Most others, with pronounced gaps in June 2025 (-41.8%), September 2025 (-43.6%), January 2025 (-30.9%), October 2024 (-33.3%).
  • Extremes: Australia’s peak ($56.87) is higher than the baseline peak ($41.58), and its trough ($11.64) is lower than the baseline trough ($20.63), indicating wider swings.

Seasonality and volatility

  • Q4 effect: Costs increase in November for both series, consistent with holiday-driven auction pressure. Australia’s spike is steeper than the global trend.
  • Mid-year pattern: Australia shows additional lifts in May and August, while the global trend remains comparatively stable.
  • Late Q3: Both series dip into September, with Australia reaching its lowest point and widening the gap to the global average.

Understanding cost-per-lead 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.

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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.