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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Real Estate in New Zealand

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Real Estate in New Zealand

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Key takeaways

  • This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Real Estate and target country New Zealand compared to the global trend; the analysis is based on $3B worth of advertising data from our dataset, which provides strong directional benchmarks.
  • The selected median click-through-rate (CTR) for April 2025 in New Zealand Real Estate is 1.33%, which is below market relative to both the same month’s global benchmark (1.71%, −22.4%) and the global 12‑month average (1.81%, −26.4%).
  • The global baseline shows a clear seasonal pattern: CTRs soften from October through February, then rise steadily from March, peaking in late Q3/early Q4.
  • Baseline volatility is modest, with average month-to-month movement of about 0.05 percentage points (pp), and the largest uptick occurring in August.

What the selected time series shows

  • Scope: Real Estate industry in New Zealand, metric: click-through-rate (median), period available: April 2025.
  • Level:
  • Average: 1.33%
  • High/Low: 1.33% (single data point)
  • Change:
  • Month-to-month change: not available (single month)
  • Percent change from first to last month: not available (single month)
  • Notable positioning: April 2025 sits below the lowest month in the global series (global low 1.67% in February 2025), by roughly 20.5%.

Global baseline benchmarks

  • Period: October 2024 to September 2025.
  • Levels:
  • Average: 1.81%
  • High: 2.12% (September 2025)
  • Low: 1.67% (February 2025)
  • Trend:
  • First to last month change: +20.1% (1.76% in October 2024 to 2.12% in September 2025)
  • Seasonal pattern: gentle declines from October through February, then a steady climb from March, with accelerated gains in July–September.
  • Volatility:
  • Average month-to-month absolute change: ~0.05 pp
  • Largest monthly increase: July to August (+0.12 pp)
  • Largest monthly decrease: November to December (−0.05 pp)

How the selected data compares to the global baseline

  • April 2025 comparison:
  • New Zealand Real Estate: 1.33%
  • Global baseline: 1.71%
  • Relative gap: −22.4% (below market)
  • Against global average (Oct 2024–Sep 2025):
  • New Zealand Real Estate (Apr): 1.33% vs. 1.81% baseline average (−26.4%)
  • Position within the global range:
  • Selected April level (1.33%) is below the global low (1.67%), indicating performance below average and below the typical seasonal trough in the global trend.

Seasonality and volatility context

  • Seasonality in the global series suggests CTRs tend to dip through late Q4 and early Q1, then recover from March and strengthen into Q3, with the highest values in late summer/early fall.
  • With only one month available for New Zealand Real Estate, we cannot assess local seasonality or volatility; however, relative to the seasonal pattern, April typically marks the start of the global rebound, yet New Zealand Real Estate remains below the global April benchmark.

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Real Estate and New Zealand 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 Real Estate industry, Facebook ad costs can be influenced by seasonal trends and market competition. For campaigns targeting New Zealand, advertisers should consider local market factors and user behavior. 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.

New Zealand Advertising Landscape

National Holidays

Jan 1New Year's Day
Jan 2Day after New Year's Day
Feb 6Waitangi Day
Apr 18Good Friday
Apr 21Easter Monday
Apr 25ANZAC Day
Jun 2King's Birthday
Jun 20Matariki
Oct 27Labour Day
Dec 25Christmas Day
Dec 26Boxing Day

Key Shopping Season

Late November–early December (Black Friday/Cyber Monday), Christmas season (Boxing Day sales), Mid‑year promotions (Matariki in June), Back-to-school (late January/early February)

Potential Advertising Impact

CPM and CPC might rise around Waitangi Day and ANZAC Day as public events increase media consumption. Matariki is new public holiday with growing awareness—advertising may see elevated competition. Late November–December Black Friday/Cyber Monday could drive ad costs significantly. Regional anniversary holidays may cause local inventory shifts.

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.