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Car
8 minutes min read

The most expensive toll roads in Australia and the USA

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.

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Money
5 minutes min read

Buying vs building – which is cheaper?

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.

A house with a “Gentrified Areas” sign, a sold sign, moving boxes, a person carrying boxes, a dog, and construction cranes in the background.
Money
7 minutes min read

Gentrification and up-and-coming areas index

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.

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Compare the Market AU crunches the data for 48 countries across the world to see which ones have the healthiest childhoods, according to the stats.

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Smartest Dog Breeds

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The Energy Cost of Baby Care

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Discover the energy costs of baby care and explore practical energy saving tips to reduce environmental impact, cut bills and protect your family’s budget.

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Written by Lachlan Moore

Discover the best cities for introverts, ranked by safety, green spaces, libraries and tranquillity to reveal the most peaceful cities for quiet living.

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Natural Disaster Anxiety

Written by Lachlan Moore

From earthquakes to fires, Compare the Market Australia takes a look at which disasters are causing people around the world the most anxiety.
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Best countries for women’s health 2025

Written by James McCay

Explore the top countries for women’s health, key challenges, how public policies shape outcomes worldwide, and what women can do to take care of their health.
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28 Oct 2025 14:34

Global Sick Day Index: Who’s calling in sick the most?

Written by James McCay

Many of us have pulled a sickie from work or school, but which countries worldwide see the highest rates of fake and real sick days overall? Find out with our global sick day index.

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The best cities for backpackers

Written by Lachlan Moore

Here are our top cities for the best value and safety for backpackers, and why travel insurance is so important.
A woman drinking coffee and eating good while driving a car with text overlay reading "Dangerous Driving Confessions"

27 Oct 2025 14:00

Dangerous Driving Confessions Survey

Written by James McCay

A new Compare the Market survey reveals the diving confessions of Australian, Canadian and American adults. How many run a red light, or drive and text? Read the results here.