Compare the Market analysed official Australian smoking data and historical cigarette prices to estimate how much someone could spend on cigarettes over their lifetime.
Discover Australia's surgery waiting times, revealing the number of patients treated on time and how many are waiting over a year for surgery.
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.
24 Feb 2026 14:19
Pets are a part of the family, so finding the right insurance for them is vital in case any unexpected accidents do occur. Explore the most common pet accidents searched for in the US and Australia.
24 Feb 2026 13:45
From heart disease deaths to accidents, we look at the leading causes of death in Australia and the US.
24 Feb 2026 12:00
Our study shows where drivers face the most potholes, how road conditions compare globally, and which locations rank among the worst road cities in the world.
18 Feb 2026 12:31
What is the singles tax? New survey data reveal that living alone drives higher energy, household, and electricity costs than shared living.
18 Feb 2026 09:29
Which countries have the highest birth rates? We explore the highest birth rate countries and how this may impact fertility behaviour and social structures.
17 Feb 2026 10:50
Our new healthcare access survey reveals rising urgent care usage in Australia and how households decide between urgent care vs GP for non-emergency care.
13 Feb 2026 11:34
Our energy bills anxiety index shows which parts of Australia and the US worry the most about their electricity costs. Read on to see where your area ranks.
10 Feb 2026 09:35
Read our report into global screen time statistics and what they mean for vision health. Explore rankings by country and how digital habits link to eye strain
10 Feb 2026 09:30
Read our report into the world’s best cities for nature lovers. You can use this list of nature-friendly cities to help guide your next home buying decision.
5 Feb 2026 09:59
Compare the Market ranks 50 cities across the globe to find the best cities to raise a family in, using a number of metrics. Read the results here.








