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Illustration for Australia’s Surgery Waiting List Report, showing a hospital setting with surgical staff, a patient, and medical equipment.
Health
9 minutes min read

Australia’s Surgery Waiting Times Report

Discover Australia's surgery waiting times, revealing the number of patients treated on time and how many are waiting over a year for surgery.

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Money
6 minutes min read

The jobs that can afford the Australian Dream

Compare the Market has crunched the numbers to find which jobs can afford to buy a house in Australia's capital cities, based on average earnings and average prices by suburb.

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Household
9 minutes min read

Cost of buying or adopting a puppy

We compared the average advertised puppy prices from registered breeders, private sellers and adoption or rehoming options across Australia to show the price differences between each.

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Illustration showing a gauge labeled “Global Air Quality and Respiratory Health Rankings” above a green landscape with wind turbines and a factory

22 Apr 2026 13:38

Global air quality and respiratory health rankings

Written by Ellen Cutler

Explore global air quality and respiratory health rankings, analysing pollution levels across Australia, the US, and worldwide to reveal the least polluted regions.

Illustrated close‑up of a collision between two vehicles on a city street, with a sign reading “Dangerous driving capitals"

22 Apr 2026 09:29

Dangerous driving capitals: Where drivers cause the most accidents

Written by Ellen Cutler

In this article, we dive into which states in Australia and the USA have the most dangerous drivers.
A cartoon of a medical centre with a title overlay reading "Global Antibiotic Resistance Index"

21 Apr 2026 11:35

Antibiotic Resistance Index

Written by James McCay

This study shows how antibiotic use and antibiotic resistance vary across Australia and the US.

Most valuable toys

16 Apr 2026 17:54

The Most Valuable Vintage Childhood Toys

Written by Tiana Lee-Collins

Compare the Market has ranked the most valuable vintage children’s toys. See which toys ranked at the top of our list.
A cartoon image of people in a pharmacy with a title card reading "Global Prescription Price Pain Index"

13 Apr 2026 11:08

Prescription Pain Index

Written by James McCay

Prescription affordability remains a problem globally, even in countries with universal healthcare. Discover prescription costs across the globe in this report.

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8 Apr 2026 14:19

Areas with the Biggest Increase in Airfares

Written by Tiana Lee-Collins

We’ve analysed data from across Australia and the US to show which air routes have become more expensive in recent years. Read on to see our full rankings.
A family play in an indoor swimming pool beneath a sign reading “Cost of Running a Swimming Pool,” with two adults and a child in the water tossing a beach ball.

8 Apr 2026 14:07

Swimming Pool Cost Index

Written by James McCay

How much does it cost to keep a backyard pool running? We compare electricity prices by state to show you where swimming is the most affordable in the country.
a cartoon image of doctors and nurses in a hospital, with a sign behind them on the wall saying "Where healthcare Systems are best staffed"

2 Apr 2026 13:31

Healthcare Workforce Shortage

Written by James McCay

New research uncovers the healthcare workforce shortage across Australia and the US, comparing staffing levels, hospital wait times and doctor shortage by state.
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2 Apr 2026 13:27

EV Battery Evolution

Written by James McCay

EV batteries have grown in size and driving range. Compare the Market AU compares the EV battery evolution over time, and looks at whether larger EV batteries are more expensive to charge than smaller ones.
Image of interconnected home interiors, including bedrooms, living rooms, and bathrooms, with people using furniture, electronics, and personal items, surrounding the headline “Contents Replacement Shock Index” to illustrate the value of household contents.

2 Apr 2026 10:38

Home Contents Replacement Exposure Index

Written by James McCay

Underinsured households can face greater challenges when replacing home contents after theft or damage. Discover which areas face the highest risk and how you can protect yourself.