Are Fixed Rates usually lower than Variables?

Prior to 2022 fixed rates were well below variable rates for home loans, in fact, they were the lowest they’ve been in Australian history. But fast forward to 2023-2024 this has changed and majority of fixed rates are higher than the variable rates.

Generally, if a lender expects the cash rate to rise, the fixed rate will be higher than the variable rate; conversely, if the cash rate is expected to fall, the fixed rate will be lower than the current variable rate.