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Facebook Ads Cost Per Lead Benchmarks for Wine and Spirits in Australia

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Cost Per Lead for Wine and Spirits in Australia

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at cost per lead trends for industry Wine and Spirits 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.
  • No Australia/Wine and Spirits selected_data was available for the period provided, so the commentary focuses on the global baseline. Relative positioning versus market (above/below/in line) cannot be determined for Australia in this timeframe.
  • The global baseline shows a moderate average cost per lead around the mid-$30s, a Q4 lift typical of holiday periods, and a sharp dip at the end of the series.

What we analyzed

  • Metric: cost per lead (CPL)
  • Industry: Wine and Spirits
  • Country: Australia (AU)
  • Period covered in the baseline: Oct 2024–Sep 2025

Selected data (Australia, Wine and Spirits)

  • Data availability: No monthly observations were provided for the selected segment. As a result, there are no in-market averages, highs/lows, or month-to-month changes to report for Australia, Wine and Spirits during this period.

Global baseline highlights (directional benchmark)

  • Overall level:
  • Average CPL: $36.04 across Oct 2024–Sep 2025
  • High: $41.58 in Nov 2024
  • Low: $20.63 in Sep 2025
  • Range: $20.95 between the monthly high and low
  • Change from first to last month: -33.7% (from $31.12 in Oct 2024 to $20.63 in Sep 2025)
  • Month-to-month volatility:
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: ~13.3%
  • Largest single change: -44.3% from Aug to Sep 2025
  • Seasonal patterns:
  • Q4 effect: Costs rose into November (Oct $31.12 → Nov $41.58), consistent with typical holiday pressure. Q4 average: $37.44.
  • Mid-year steadiness: Apr–Aug 2025 maintained a tight band ($37.03–$39.63), averaging $38.45, slightly above the full-period average.
  • Notable spikes and dips:
  • Spike: +33.6% from Oct to Nov 2024.
  • Dip: -15.5% from Feb to Mar 2025 and the pronounced drop in Sep 2025 to the series low.

How Australia compares to the global trend

  • Because the selected dataset for Australia, Wine and Spirits is empty for this period, a direct comparison to the global baseline is not possible. The global values above serve as directional Facebook Ads benchmarks for cost per lead until local data becomes available.

What marketers should know

  • The global baseline indicates that cost per lead typically elevates in Q4 and stabilizes across late spring to summer (Apr–Aug) before a sharp decline in Sep 2025 within this series.
  • In absence of Australia Wine and Spirits observations, use the global averages ($36.04), highs (Nov $41.58), lows (Sep $20.63), and volatility (~13.3% average month-to-month change) as directional context only.

Understanding cost per lead benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Wine and Spirits 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 Wine and Spirits 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.