BUILD · MATERIAL PRICES

Material Price Index

ABS Producer Price Indexes — updated weekly

Source: ABS · Q2 2026

Materials tracked

18 materials

Data updated

Weekly

Source

ABS PPI

Rising this quarter

↑ 4

Falling this quarter

↓ 1

Ready-Mix Concrete

per m³

$220

per m³

+6.3%vs last quarter

Structural Steel

per tonne

$1,850

per tonne

−2.1%vs last quarter

Timber Framing

per lineal m

$8.40

per lineal m

+3.8%vs last quarter

Clay Brick

per 1,000

$980

per 1,000

+0.0%vs last quarter

Steel Roofing

per m²

$38

per m²

+4.4%vs last quarter

Plasterboard

per sheet (3m)

$24

per sheet (3m)

+1.9%vs last quarter

DBS Material Price Index

Prices are indicative national averages sourced from ABS Producer Price Indexes and updated weekly via the DBS n8n automation pipeline. Regional variation applies. Get a formal quote from a licensed supplier before purchasing materials.

Source: ABS PPI · Q2 2026

Source: ABS Producer Price Indexes. Prices are indicative only and reflect national averages. Regional variation applies. Get a formal quote from a licensed supplier.

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