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Jan
06
2025

From garden gnomes to fake rocks: More than a third of Aussies hide their spare key outside their home

Despite a rise in reported break-ins across the country, recent Compare the Market research has revealed more than a third of Australians still hide a spare key. According to Compare the Market’s latest data, 36% of adult Australians hide a spare key somewhere outside of their home.* Of those that hid a spare key, the […]

Dec
24
2024

Shock difference between insurance quote prices revealed

The average cost to insure a house and car has exceeded $4000 in three capital cities, with the highest combined average in Sydney at $5300 according to Compare the Market’s new Insurance Quote Index. The quarterly index draws upon hundreds of quote search results to understand the average cost of insurance for a common car […]

Dec
19
2024

The discount catch that could sting Australians at renewal time

Australians who locked in cheaper insurance premiums could be in for a shock when their new customer discounts expire, according to new analysis from Compare the Market. Many insurers offer an initial discount – often as much as 15% off or a flat rate of $20, $50 or $75 off – to entice new customers […]

Dec
16
2024

Don’t wait for a power cut – What to do now to prepare for blackout season

With some experts predicting that blackouts could plunge parts of the nation into darkness in the coming months, Compare the Market says now is the time for Australian households to prepare for the potential of a power cut. Bushfires, hail, strong winds and flooding can cause power outages, as we’ve already seen this Spring across […]

Dec
13
2024

Aussies set for frugal 2025, with ¾ planning spending bans

More than three-quarters of Australians will implement spending bans in 2025, according to new research from Compare the Market.* The latest data revealed that 77.4% of Australians surveyed admitted they would reduce spending in the New Year to save money. Perhaps unsurprisingly, takeaway meals are facing the chopping block for many, with a quarter of […]

Dec
13
2024

Year of the health kick: Australia’s top 2025 New Year’s Resolutions revealed

Australia’s top New Year’s resolution ahead of 2025 has been revealed, with new Compare the Market research finding that living a healthier lifestyle is the top goal for nearly half of Aussies. It’s overtaken saving more money, which was 2024’s top resolution. The research found that 45.9% of Australians vowed to live a healthier lifestyle […]

Dec
13
2024

New South Wales crowned the mould capital of Australia

New South Wales has been crowned the mould capital of Australia, according to a new survey from Compare the Market*. One in five people from New South Wales surveyed (20.6%) admitted they’ve experienced mould in their home in the last 12 months. This is above the national average of 18.7% and ahead of other states […]

Dec
12
2024

‘Thanks, but no thanks’: Research reveals Australia’s worst regifters at Christmas

They say it’s the thought that counts when gifting presents at Christmas, but new research from Compare the Market has revealed that one in five Australians regift their unwanted presents over the holiday period. The latest findings show that 23.2% of Aussies admit to regifting – with 4.8% of Aussies surveyed offloading their unwanted presents […]

Dec
12
2024

Nearly half of Australians experience online delivery issues, but who covers lost or damaged packages?

Online shopping may not be as convenient as we once thought, with new research from Compare the Market revealing that 42.9% of Australians who have made an online purchase in the last 12 months have had issues with their delivery.* With the peak Christmas shopping period just around the corner, Compare the Market is warning […]

Dec
11
2024

‘Throwing money away’: Health insurance warning to millions of Aussies as D-day approaches

Millions of Australians could be throwing away their hard-earned money, with Compare the Market warning that now’s the time to maximise the savings available to you through your health insurance extras before they expire on 1 January. Many of the country’s leading health insurers reset their extras benefit limits at the start of the New […]

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