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December 2024 - December 2025
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Media advertisers in Australia saw a year marked by low costs and big swings. Facebook Ads cost-per-click in this market averaged 0.75, sitting well below the 1.14 global benchmark. The year opened with a December spike at 1.50, then reset sharply through Q1 and slid to a mid-year trough before rebounding into Q4. Volatility was the defining feature: average month-to-month movement was 0.38 points in Australia versus just 0.05 globally, making the Australian Media CPC trend about eight times choppier than the global pattern. This analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks. This analysis explores ad performance trends for Media in Australia compared to the global benchmark.
Across the twelve-month window (Dec 2024–Nov 2025), Australian Media CPCs averaged 0.75, ranging from a low of 0.34 in July to a high of 1.50 in December. The period starts elevated at 1.50 (December), falls to 0.84 in January and 0.45 in February, rebounds to 1.05 in March, then gradually eases through mid-year to the July low. From there, costs climb again: 0.95 in August, softening into September–October (0.46–0.51), and finishing strong at 1.15 in November.
The largest swings clustered around inflection points. January to February fell 46%, February to March surged 132%, July to August jumped 176%, and October to November climbed 126%. Six months sat under 0.60 (February, May, June, July, September, October), while three months cleared 1.00 (December, March, November). Despite the amplitude, early- and late-year averages were similar: January–June averaged roughly 0.68, as did July–November, underscoring that the journey—not the destination—drove the year’s narrative.
The pattern follows a pronounced seasonal rhythm. A Q1 correction took CPC from a December peak to a February local low, before a March rebound. Mid-year softness was persistent, with the deepest trough in July (0.34). Q3 opened with a sharp August uplift, then eased in September and October. Q4 tightened again, with November rising to 1.15—consistent with typical end-of-year competition that often elevates country-specific ad costs.
Relative to the global Facebook Ads benchmarks, Australia’s Media CPCs were consistently lower, averaging 34% below the worldwide median. December was the lone month above market (+18%). The gap was narrowest in March (Australia 8% below global) and widest in July (68% below). Globally, CPCs were steady in a tight band of 1.06–1.31, with a mild rise from January to November (+16%). Australia, by contrast, moved from 0.84 in January to 1.15 in November (+38%), but with far sharper monthly swings (0.38-point average change versus 0.05 globally).
In sum, Facebook Ads CPC trends for the Media industry in Australia reflected lower-than-global costs with significantly higher volatility—marked by a December spike, a Q1 reset, a July trough, and a firm November finish. Understanding Facebook Ads cost-per-click benchmarks for the Media industry in Australia helps advertisers gauge country-specific ad costs and compare industry ad performance to the global CPC analysis and broader CTR performance context.
Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs
Cost Per Click (CPC) is the amount advertisers pay each time a user clicks on their Facebook ad. In the Media 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.
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.
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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Late December (Christmas and Boxing Day), Early December (Cyber Monday), January (Back-to-school), May (Mother's Day)
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.
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