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Facebook Ads CTR Benchmarks for Recreation and Travel in Australia

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CTR (Click Through Rate) for Recreation and Travel in Australia

October 2024 - October 2025

Insights

Detailed observation of presented data

Facebook Ads click-through-rate benchmarks: Recreation and Travel in Australia vs global

This analysis looks at click-through-rate trends for industry Recreation and Travel 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.

Key takeaways

  • Overall level: Australia’s Recreation and Travel click-through-rate (CTR) averaged 2.03%, about 12% above the global baseline (1.81%), indicating above-market engagement for most of the year.
  • Volatility: The selected series was highly variable (average month-to-month absolute change ~0.45 percentage points) versus a very steady baseline (~0.05 pp).
  • Seasonal pattern: Strong early Q4 start in October, a dip in December, steady recovery and strength from February to June, followed by a sharp winter drop in July and further softening into September. The global benchmark, by contrast, climbs steadily from March through September.
  • Momentum: From first to last month, Australia fell 74% (2.81% to 0.72%), while the global baseline rose 20% (1.76% to 2.12%).

Australia, Recreation and Travel: CTR trend highlights

  • Average: 2.03% across the 12-month window.
  • High: 2.81% in October 2024.
  • Low: 0.72% in September 2025.
  • Range: 2.08 percentage points.
  • Change from first to last month: -74.3%.
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month move of ~0.45 pp.
  • Notable moves:
  • November to December: -0.94 pp (-38%), marking a holiday-period dip.
  • February to June: five-month climb from 2.23% to 2.51% (+0.28 pp), showing stable strength.
  • June to July: -1.28 pp (-51%), the sharpest drop, coinciding with Australia’s winter.
  • August to September: -0.97 pp (-57%), taking CTR to the series low.

Seasonality snapshot: CTR starts strong in October, eases in December, stabilizes and improves February–June, then weakens markedly July–September.

Global baseline: CTR trend highlights

  • Average: 1.81%.
  • High: 2.12% in September 2025.
  • Low: 1.67% in February 2025.
  • Range: 0.44 pp.
  • Change from first to last month: +20.1%.
  • Volatility: Average absolute month-to-month move of ~0.05 pp.
  • Pattern: Mild softness October–February, followed by a steady climb March–September.

Australia vs global baseline

  • Relative level: Australia’s Recreation and Travel CTR ran above market in 8 of 12 months (October–November, January–June), dipped below in December and again July–September.
  • Stability: Australia’s series was roughly 8–9x more volatile than the global trend (0.45 pp vs 0.05 pp average monthly swing).
  • Seasonal alignment: The global curve rises gradually into late Q3/early Q4, while Australia’s curve peaks early (October), stabilizes in late summer/autumn (February–June), and then underperforms in winter (July–September).

Understanding click-through-rate benchmarks on Facebook Ads in industry Recreation and Travel 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 Recreation and Travel 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. 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.