The true impact of the cost-of-living crisis has been laid bare in new research from Compare the Market, which reveals that one in five Australians have less than $100 in their savings account.* A worrying 18.7% of Australians surveyed reported having $100 or less to their name, with high grocery prices, rising insurance premiums and […]
A new study by Compare the Market Australia has revealed that Australia is leading the charge in accessible solar installation. New study by Compare the Market AU placed South Australia as the cheapest state for solar installation As a whole, Australia’s most expensive states are around three times cheaper than Canada and USA’s cheapest USA […]
Beautiful home under a flight path? Forget it! Airport noise is a top bugbear for Australians considering where to buy or rent, according to new research from Compare the Market.* Living close to an airport was second only to living close to a dump, which topped the list of least desirable locations, according to new […]
The average cost of insuring a typical home and car in Australia’s largest capital cities has climbed 3.95% in the past quarter, according to Compare the Market’s Quote Price Index. The average insurance quote for a typical four-bedroom house in the country’s five largest capitals increased 4.63% from $2,410.40 to $2,521.97 when the research was […]
Insurance premium increases as high as 58% have prompted warnings Australians could be missing out on hundreds of dollars in savings by failing to shop around. New research from Compare the Market shows 43% of Australians surveyed have experienced bill shock after receiving a higher than expected charge.* Brisbane man Matthew was shocked to find […]
David “Kochie” Koch, Compare the Market Economic Director, has joined forces with Meerkat duo Aleksandr and Sergei for Compare the Market’s exciting new campaign, ‘Wake Up Australia’. It comes as everyday Australians continue to struggle amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, with high bills continuing to push finances to the brink. The new integrated marketing campaign […]
New survey reveals 72.1% of Australian households have not updated their contents cover since purchasing a major household item. Older Australians tend to update policies more frequently. Tasmanian households found to have the highest median contents valuation nationally. Australian households have been found to be largely not up to date with their contents insurance. That’s […]
Millions of Australians with private health insurance could be paying more for their policies this year with Compare the Market’s Economic Director, David Koch, warning of a “perfect storm” putting pressure on premiums. Health Minister Mark Butler has asked private health insurers to come up with a more “reasonable” proposal to reduce the strain on […]
Australians are forking out over $1,000 more a year on groceries now than they were at the same time last year, with new Compare the Market research revealing groceries are now the most worrisome bill for Aussie households.* The research found that the average Aussie now spends $213.64 on groceries every week, equal to an […]
Toyota maintains its position as the most searched car brand in Australia Tesla took second place, while Mazda was still in third Toyota was the most searched car brand across the globe but its lead over Tesla is shrinking, with Tesla predicted to take over as early as 2031 In Compare the Market’s seventh annual […]
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