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

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Cost Per Purchase for Wellness & Holistic Health in Australia

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Overview and main takeaways

This analysis looks at cost per purchase trends for industry Wellness & Holistic Health 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.

  • Overall level: Australia runs below market on average, with a 12‑month mean of 41.34 versus the global baseline at 47.82 (about 13.6% lower).
  • Highs and lows: The selected series peaked at 55.00 in August 2025 and hit a low of 17.73 in September 2025. The baseline peaked at 53.89 in February and bottomed at 32.29 in September.
  • Trend shape: Australia climbed steadily from January through August before a sharp September drop. The global trend rose through Q4–Q1 then eased into late summer, also dipping in September.
  • Volatility: Month‑to‑month absolute changes averaged 17.4% for Australia versus 7.0% globally, indicating higher volatility in Australia, especially due to the September swing.

Selected time-series highlights

  • Period covered: October 2024 to September 2025.
  • Average: 41.34; Median high: 55.00 (August 2025); Low: 17.73 (September 2025).
  • First-to-last change: Down 46.7% from October 2024 (33.27) to September 2025 (17.73).
  • Notable movements:
  • December to January surge: +34.4% (32.76 to 44.05).
  • Steady mid‑year climb: March to August rose from 41.00 to 55.00.
  • Sharp correction in September: −67.8% from August (55.00 to 17.73).
  • Average month‑to‑month absolute change: 17.4% (about 12.3% if excluding the September dip).

Comparison to baseline

  • Average level: Australia at 41.34 vs global 47.82 (below market).
  • High/low comparison: Australia’s peak (55.00 in August) slightly exceeded the global peak (53.89 in February), but its trough (17.73) fell far below the global trough (32.29).
  • First-to-last change: Australia −46.7% vs global −30.8%.
  • Above/below market by month:
  • Australia was below the global level in 9 of 12 months.
  • Briefly above market in June–August (Australia: 48.66, 53.15, 55.00 vs global: 46.96, 46.21, 45.69).
  • Volatility: Australia more volatile (17.4% avg MoM absolute change) vs global (7.0%), with both series experiencing a September dip (global −29.3%; Australia −67.8%).

Seasonality and volatility

  • Q4–Q1: The global series shows typical firmness across the holiday period into January–February (December–February highs between ~51.53 and 53.89). Australia diverges slightly with a December dip followed by a strong January rebound.
  • Mid‑year: Australia trends upward into winter (June–August) and reaches its period high in August, running above the global average in those months.
  • September reset: Both series drop in September, with a much steeper decline in Australia.

Understanding cost per purchase 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's a healthy cost per purchase for ecommerce brands?

It depends on your product price and margins. Most brands aim for $10 to $50. For higher-ticket products, a higher CPA may be acceptable as long as you're maintaining a strong return on ad spend.

How does product price impact CPA benchmarks?

Higher-priced products typically have a higher CPA because people take longer to convert. That's not necessarily a problem if your margin can support it. You should measure CPA in context with AOV and LTV.

Why are my purchase costs going up despite stable ROAS?

Your AOV may be increasing, which helps maintain ROAS even if CPA rises. You could also be facing higher CPMs, lower conversion rates, or creative fatigue.

Should I use manual bidding to control CPA more effectively?

Manual bidding can help if you're struggling to stay within target CPA. It's best used by experienced advertisers who can monitor performance and adjust regularly. It gives more control, but also requires more effort.

How do I scale spend without letting CPA skyrocket?

Increase budget gradually, rotate creative often, and avoid overlapping audiences. Scaling too quickly can lead to audience saturation and rising CPAs.