Value of $1 from 1925 to 1971
$1 in 1925 is equivalent in purchasing power to about $3.71 in 1971, an increase of $2.71 over 46 years. The dollar had an average inflation rate of 2.89% per year between 1925 and 1971, producing a cumulative price increase of 271.43%.
This means that prices in 1971 are 3.71 times as high as average prices in 1925, according to the Bureau of Statistics consumer price index.
The inflation rate in 1925 was 0.00%. The inflation rate in 1971 was 6.12%. The 1971 inflation rate is higher compared to the average inflation rate of 4.89% per year between 1971 and 2026.
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| Cumulative price change | 271.43% |
| Average inflation rate | 2.89% |
|
Converted amount
$1 base | $3.71 |
|
Price difference
$1 base | $2.71 |
| CPI in 1925 | 2.800 |
| CPI in 1971 | 10.400 |
| Inflation in 1925 | 0.00% |
| Inflation in 1971 | 6.12% |
| $1 in 1925 | $3.71 in 1971 |
Buying power of $1 in 1925
This chart shows a calculation of buying power equivalence for $1 in 1925 (price index tracking began in 1922).
For example, if you started with $1, you would need to end with $3.71 in order to "adjust" for inflation (sometimes refered to as "beating inflation").
When $1 is equivalent to $3.71 over time, that means that the "real value" of a single Australian dollar decreases over time. In other words, a dollar will pay for fewer items at the store.
This effect explains how inflation erodes the value of a dollar over time. By calculating the value in 1925 dollars, the chart below shows how $1 is worth less over 46 years.
According to the Bureau of Statistics, each of these AUD amounts below is equal in terms of what it could buy at the time:
This conversion table shows various other 1925 amounts in 1971 dollars, based on the 271.43% change in prices:
| Initial value | Equivalent value |
|---|---|
| $1 dollar in 1925 | $3.71 dollars in 1971 |
| $5 dollars in 1925 | $18.57 dollars in 1971 |
| $10 dollars in 1925 | $37.14 dollars in 1971 |
| $50 dollars in 1925 | $185.71 dollars in 1971 |
| $100 dollars in 1925 | $371.43 dollars in 1971 |
| $500 dollars in 1925 | $1,857.14 dollars in 1971 |
| $1,000 dollars in 1925 | $3,714.29 dollars in 1971 |
| $5,000 dollars in 1925 | $18,571.43 dollars in 1971 |
| $10,000 dollars in 1925 | $37,142.86 dollars in 1971 |
| $50,000 dollars in 1925 | $185,714.29 dollars in 1971 |
| $100,000 dollars in 1925 | $371,428.57 dollars in 1971 |
| $500,000 dollars in 1925 | $1,857,142.86 dollars in 1971 |
| $1,000,000 dollars in 1925 | $3,714,285.71 dollars in 1971 |
How to calculate inflation rate for $1, 1925 to 1971
Our calculations use the following inflation rate formula to calculate the change in value between 1925 and 1971:
CPI in 1971CPI in 1925
×
1925 AUD value
=
1971 AUD value
Then plug in historical CPI values. The Australian CPI was 2.8 in the year 1925 and 10.4 in 1971:
10.42.8
×
$1
=
$3.71
$1 in 1925 has the same "purchasing power" or "buying power" as $3.71 in 1971.
To get the total inflation rate for the 46 years between 1925 and 1971, we use the following formula:
CPI in 1971 - CPI in 1925CPI in 1925
×
100
=
Cumulative inflation rate (46 years)
Plugging in the values to this equation, we get:
10.4 - 2.82.8
×
100
=
271%
Frequently asked questions
How much is $1 from 1925 worth in 1971?
$1 in 1925 has about the same buying power as $3.71 in 1971, based on the consumer price index published by the Bureau of Statistics. Prices in 1971 are 3.71 times as high as they were in 1925.
What was the inflation rate in 1925?
The Australian inflation rate in 1925 was 0.00%, measured as the change in the consumer price index from 1924 to 1925. See inflation in 1925 for more detail.
What has the average inflation rate been from 1925 to 1971?
Prices rose by an average of 2.89% per year between 1925 and 1971, a cumulative increase of 271.43%. Because inflation compounds, these yearly changes add up over 46 years.
How is this calculated?
Divide the CPI in 1971 (10.4) by the CPI in 1925 (2.8), then multiply by the original amount: 10.4 ÷ 2.8 × $1 = $3.71. See the step-by-step formula above.
Data source & citation
Raw data for these calculations comes from the government of Australia's annual (CPI) as provided by the Reserve Bank of Australia. The consumer price index was established in 1922 and is tracked by Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
You may use the following MLA citation for this page: “$1 in 1925 → $3.71 in 1971 | Australia Inflation Calculator.” Official Inflation Data, Alioth Finance, 10 Oct. 2026, https://www.officialdata.org/australia/inflation/1925?amount=1&endYear=1971.
Special thanks to QuickChart for their chart image API, which is used for chart downloads.
in2013dollars.com is a reference website maintained by the Official Data Foundation.
| Cumulative price change | 271.43% |
| Average inflation rate | 2.89% |
|
Converted amount
$1 base | $3.71 |
|
Price difference
$1 base | $2.71 |
| CPI in 1925 | 2.800 |
| CPI in 1971 | 10.400 |
| Inflation in 1925 | 0.00% |
| Inflation in 1971 | 6.12% |
| $1 in 1925 | $3.71 in 1971 |