Beef Price in Australia (Eastern States)
Latest price
9.18 AUD/kg
Australia's eastern states hold the majority of the country's beef cattle herd - Queensland alone accounts for 45% of the national total. Source: Meat & Livestock Australia.
Over the past 12 months it ranged from 7.62 AUD/kg (Apr 27, 2026) to 10.22 AUD/kg (Jul 13, 2026), +3.3% vs. a year earlier.
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How this year compares, month by month, to the typical pattern of recent years for the selected region.
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Price data table
Recent prices
| Period | Price (AUD/kg) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | 9.18 | -0.3% |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 9.21 | -1.3% |
| Sep 22, 2026 | 9.34 | -1.1% |
| Sep 21, 2026 | 9.44 | -1.2% |
| Sep 20, 2026 | 9.56 | +0.0% |
| Sep 19, 2026 | 9.56 | +0.0% |
| Sep 18, 2026 | 9.56 | +0.0% |
| Sep 17, 2026 | 9.56 | -0.7% |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 9.62 | -1.1% |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 9.73 | -1.8% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | 9.91 | -0.5% |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 9.96 | +0.0% |
Annual averages
| Year | Average (AUD/kg) | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (year to date) | 9.04 | +17.9% |
| 2025 | 7.66 | +21.7% |
| 2024 | 6.3 | +8.9% |
| 2023 | 5.78 | -44.8% |
| 2022 | 10.47 | +8.8% |
| 2021 | 9.62 | +30.6% |
| 2020 | 7.37 | +51.7% |
| 2019 | 4.86 | -4.8% |
| 2018 | 5.1 | -15.3% |
| 2017 | 6.02 | -4.7% |