The ANZ-Indeed Job Ads report measures the monthly change in the number of job advertisements across Australia. It is considered a leading indicator of the labor market, as changes in recruitment advertising typically precede changes in actual employment levels and the unemployment rate. A rising trend in job ads suggests future strength in the labor market and potential upward pressure on wages.
The index is derived from a count of job advertisements on the Indeed platform and selected newspapers, with seasonal adjustments applied to account for recurring annual patterns.
| Date | Actual | Forecast | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | -3.10 | 0.10 | -3.20 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 3.20 | -2.30 | +5.50 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 4.40 | -0.10 | +4.50 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | -0.50 | 0.50 | -1.00 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | -0.80 | -0.30 | -0.50 |
| Nov 3, 2025 | -2.20 | 0.50 | -2.70 |
| Oct 7, 2025 | -3.30 | -0.40 | -2.90 |
| Sep 1, 2025 | 0.10 | 0.50 | -0.40 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | -1.00 | 1.00 | -2.00 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 1.80 | 0.20 | +1.60 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | -1.20 | 0.40 | -1.60 |
| May 5, 2025 | 0.50 | 0.30 | +0.20 |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 0.40 | 0.90 | -0.50 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | -1.40 | 0.20 | -1.60 |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 0.20 | 0.20 | 0.00 |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 0.30 | 0.30 | 0.00 |
| Dec 2, 2024 | -1.30 | 0.20 | -1.50 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | 0.30 | 2.00 | -1.70 |
| Oct 8, 2024 | 1.60 | 0.40 | +1.20 |
| Sep 2, 2024 | -2.10 | -1.50 | -0.60 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | -3.00 | -0.90 | -2.10 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | -2.20 | -1.20 | -1.00 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | -2.10 | -1.20 | -0.90 |
| May 6, 2024 | 2.80 | 1.10 | +1.70 |
| Apr 2, 2024 | -1.00 | -0.80 | -0.20 |
| Mar 4, 2024 | -2.80 | -0.60 | -2.20 |
| Feb 5, 2024 | 1.70 | 0.60 | +1.10 |
| Jan 15, 2024 | 0.10 | 1.50 | -1.40 |
| Dec 4, 2023 | -4.60 | -0.30 | -4.30 |
| Nov 6, 2023 | -3.00 | -0.70 | -2.30 |
| Oct 3, 2023 | -0.10 | 0.50 | -0.60 |
| Sep 4, 2023 | 1.90 | 0.60 | +1.30 |
| Aug 7, 2023 | 0.40 | 0.10 | +0.30 |
| Jul 3, 2023 | -2.50 | 1.50 | -4.00 |
| Jun 5, 2023 | 0.10 | 0.70 | -0.60 |
| May 1, 2023 | -0.30 | 1.90 | -2.20 |
