The FG-X Ford Falcon was released in 2014. Here is a bit of a snapshot of what things were like and what things costs in Australia at that time. The landscape has changed a lot since the FG-X was first released and it is interesting to see where things were back then vs how they are today. Where were you when the FG-X Falcon was first released?
Cost of a new FG X Falcon
- Base sedan models started at approximately $34,000–$36,000
- XR6, XR6 Turbo, and XR8 models ranged from $39,000–$57,000 depending on options
- The FG-X represented the final generation of Australian-made Falcons and they featured refined styling, updated suspension, advanced electronics, and modern safety features
Average wage
- Average weekly wage: about $1,200 per week
- Average annual wage: about $62,000–$63,000
Average house price
- Around $550,000, reflecting strong urban housing markets
Price of petrol
- Around $1.40–$1.50 per litre, depending on global oil markets
Prime Minister
- Tony Abbott (Liberal Party)
Population of Australia
- About 23.3 million people
Top-grossing movie
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, Guardians of the Galaxy, and Interstellar were major hits
Top song
- Happy by Pharrell Williams topped Australian charts
Significant world event
- The end of Australian car manufacturing was looming, with Holden and Ford announcing closures of local production plants
- Technology, social media, and smartphones dominated daily life and consumer behaviour
Popular TV / radio in Australia
- Popular shows included Home and Away, MasterChef Australia, and The Block
- Digital media, online streaming, and FM/AM radio influenced music and entertainment
Significant Australian news story
- The announced closure of Ford, Holden, and Toyota’s Australian factories marked the end of an era in local car manufacturing
- Car buyers increasingly focused on technology, comfort, safety, and imported vehicles
Interesting comparisons
- The FG X cost roughly 0.55 of a year’s average wage, XR variants approached 0.9 of a year’s wage
- The average house cost about 8–9 times a yearly wage, reflecting rising urban property prices
- Filling the ~70L tank in an FG X Falcon cost about $105, while Fairlane and LTD tanks could cost $110–$115
- A week’s wages could buy roughly 840–850 litres of petrol
- The FG X represented the pinnacle of Australian-made family and performance sedans.