Decorative spiders, pumpkins and fake cobwebs adorning homes are some of the spooky signs Australians have well and truly embraced Halloween.

But getting into the spirit can be costly - on the hip pocket and the environment.

Experts have forecast a record-breaking Halloween for customer spending, with the tally on goods and related services expected to reach $2.32 billion between October 25 and 31.

That sum would mark a 10 per cent increase on the equivalent period from 2022, according to ANZ Bank.

Its data from 2024 showed Australians weren't just spending big on their kids' costumes.

Entertainment providers, retailers, food stores and bottle shops all took the top spots for consumer spending during the period.

"Halloween is now a cross-generational event with strong retail implicat

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