More than half of Australians (56%) plan to splash cash in End of Financial Year (EOFY) sales, with consumers set to fork out $593 on average according to Compare the Market data.
Compare the Market has gathered building cost data for 2026 to reveal the cheapest and most expensive cities to build a home.
Around 50% of Australians admit to paying for unused subscriptions, with Compare the Market data revealing consumers could be wasting more than $1,600 annually on streaming services and the gym.
24 Mar 2026 12:54
We uncover where the most expensive toll roads are in Australia and the US. Read on to find out how toll road fees impact driving costs and why car insurance matters.
24 Mar 2026 10:03
A new analysis from Compare the Market AU reveals the difference in house building costs vs buying an existing property in 26 cities across the world. See which cities are cheaper to buy in vs build.
23 Mar 2026 09:00
Discover how passport prices differ across the globe and which countries charge the most. Our 2026 analysis reveals the latest costs of obtaining a passport worldwide.
20 Mar 2026 13:07
Gentrification is accelerating, which poses both threats and opportunities for home buyers. Find out which US and Australian cities are seeing the biggest signals and what it means for buyers.
18 Mar 2026 10:21
Trends in AI usage for mental and physical wellbeing around the world
11 Mar 2026 07:19
Discover which regions across the US and Australia are most at risk of burglaries, and what the financial impact is of home break-ins across both nations.
10 Mar 2026 11:40
New research discovers which cities in Australia and the US have the most spoiled pets. Find out where pet owners are spending significantly more money on pet care.
6 Mar 2026 12:15
Our drunk driving report examines Australian and US road deaths, fines for drunk driving, road safety campaigns, and how car insurance can protect you.
6 Mar 2026 10:00
Where in the world has the highest percentage of smart homes, and where has the largest number of properties with cameras and alarms? Find out more, here.
5 Mar 2026 09:13
As the world shifts towards clean renewable power, several recent hiccups have had to delay the journey to net zero. Compare the Market reviews power station numbers across the world, to see which countries are closing more power stations than they're opening.
