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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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Global cost of screen time in 2026

Written by James McCay

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EV battery replacement cost index 2026

Written by James McCay

In this index, we explore the countries where it is cheapest for an out-of-warranty electric vehicle battery replacement.

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Best Cities for Running in 2026

Written by Lachlan Moore

Discover the best cities for running in 2026, from iconic marathon cities to urban hubs built for casual runners.
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Most searched car brands 2025

Written by James McCay

Compare the Market AU's eighth annual Most Searched Car Brands report finds the most searched car brands across the world for 155 countries. Read the results here.
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15 Jan 2026 10:05

The most stolen car brands and models in 2025

Written by Lachlan Moore

Discover what car tops our most stolen cars of 2025 list across Australia and the United States.

11 Jan 2026 14:00

Best Worldwide Wedding Destinations

Written by James McCay

Looking to fly abroad to tie the knot? Our wedding location index lists the best areas around the world for getting married. See which cities top our list!

22 Dec 2025 13:10

The Lifetime Cost of Pet Ownership

Written by Lachlan Moore

We explain how food prices, medical bills, insurance, and more can all add up to make pet ownership a much larger investment than you may initially expect.
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18 Dec 2025 14:30

Global home ownership growth in 2025

Written by James McCay

We took a deep dive into how home ownership has grown worldwide to identify the best countries to buy a new home. Read on to find out who tops our 2025 index.

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18 Dec 2025 14:00

Global renewables performance index 2025

Written by Lachlan Moore

Our global renewables performance index assesses countries around the world for how effective their use of renewable energy is. Read on to discover which countries lead the way in 2025.

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18 Dec 2025 11:02

The best countries for first home buyers

Written by James McCay

Getting on the property ladder can be challenging. Discover which countries offer the best affordability, market stability, and more, for first-time buyers.