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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Healthcare in Australia

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Healthcare in Australia

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Main takeaways

  • Based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks, this analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for the Healthcare industry in Australia compared to the global trend.
  • Overall, Australia’s Healthcare click-through-rate (CTR) averaged 2.36%, about 31% above the global baseline average of 1.81%.
  • The period opened with exceptionally high CTRs in October–November 2024 (6.94% and 6.37%) before normalizing; by September 2025 CTR fell to 0.69% (a 90% decline from the first month).
  • Volatility is high: average month-to-month change was 31% in the selected data vs just 2.9% globally.
  • Seasonality diverges from the global baseline: Australia’s Healthcare CTR spiked in Q4 2024, then trended down through mid-2025 with a brief lift in July, while the global trend rose steadily into late Q3 2025.

What the selected time-series shows

  • Average CTR (Oct 2024–Sep 2025): 2.36%.
  • High and low:
  • High: 6.94% (October 2024).
  • Low: 0.69% (September 2025).
  • Trend:
  • Q4 2024 was elevated: October–December averaged 5.19%.
  • After December (2.25%), CTR declined to 1.36% in January, stabilized in the 1.23%–1.92% range through June, bounced to 2.08% in July, then fell to 1.06% in August and 0.69% in September.
  • Volatility:
  • Average absolute month-to-month change: 31%.
  • Largest swings: -64.7% (Nov→Dec), +68.1% (Jun→Jul), -49.0% (Jul→Aug).
  • Most stable month pair: May→June (+0.3%).
  • First-to-last change: -90% (6.94% in Oct 2024 to 0.69% in Sep 2025).

Comparison to the global baseline

  • Baseline average CTR: 1.81%; high 2.12% (September 2025); low 1.67% (February 2025).
  • Baseline trend: a gradual, low-volatility climb from 1.76% (October 2024) to 2.12% (September 2025), a +20% increase.
  • Relative positioning by period:
  • Q4 2024: Australia Healthcare was markedly above market (5.19% vs 1.73% baseline).
  • Early 2025: mixed but broadly converging (e.g., February–March slightly above market).
  • Mid-2025 (April–June): below average (around 1.23%–1.45% vs 1.71%–1.84% baseline).
  • Late Q3 2025: well below market (August–September at 1.06%→0.69% vs 2.02%→2.12% baseline).
  • Count of months vs baseline: 6 months above market (Oct, Nov, Dec, Feb, Mar, Jul); 6 months below (Jan, Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep).

Seasonality and volatility

  • Seasonality in the selected data shows a pronounced Q4 spike, followed by a normalization and late-period softness—contrasting with the global pattern that steadily improves toward late Q3.
  • The selected time-series is far more volatile than the global benchmark, indicating larger month-to-month shifts even when levels align with the baseline.

Month-by-month highlights

  • Notable spikes: October (6.94%), November (6.37%), and a July rebound (2.08%).
  • Notable dips: December’s sharp correction (-64.7% from November), and the late-quarter low in September (0.69%).

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Healthcare and Australia helps advertisers make more efficient budget and creative choices.

Understanding the Data

Insights & analysis of Facebook advertising costs

Click-Through Rate (CTR) is the percentage of impressions that resulted in a click on the Facebook ad. In the Healthcare industry, Facebook ad costs can be higher than average due to specialized audience targeting and compliance requirements. 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. 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. 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 CTR and why does it matter for Facebook ads?

CTR (Click-Through Rate) is the percentage of people who click your ad after seeing it. It's calculated by dividing total clicks by total impressions, then multiplying by 100. A high CTR indicates your ad resonates with your audience and helps improve your relevance score, which can lower your overall costs.

What's the average CTR for Facebook ads in 2025?

The average Facebook ad CTR across industries sits around 0.90-1.10%. But there's significant variation. Your specific industry, audience targeting, and campaign objectives should determine your benchmark.

Why is my Facebook ad CTR consistently low?

Low CTR usually stems from poor audience targeting, weak creative, or a disconnect between your ad content and audience needs. Your ad might simply not be standingo out enough. Check if your visuals grab attention, your copy addresses clear pain points, and your audience targeting aligns with people genuinely interested in your offer.

Is CTR still a reliable metric for ad performance in 2025?

Yes—but only in context. High CTR is a signal that your creative works, but it doesn't guarantee conversions. Use it alongside other metrics like conversion rate to get the full picture.