Electric vehicles are booming, but battery replacement costs remain a major concern for drivers. Compare the Market’s research reveals a surprising win for Aussie motorists, with Australia ranked as the cheapest country to replace an EV battery out of warranty. Key findings: Australia tops the global index with a score of 42. Battery replacement cost: […]
Australia has been named the second-best country in the world for a holiday home destination, according to new research from the home loan experts at Compare the Market. The Land Down Under outperformed more than 40 countries Compare the Market’s index, which analysed 50 global destinations based on affordability, climate, and lifestyle amenities to determine […]
New research from Compare the Market has revealed that Australia is leading the global fight against vaping. Australia scored 7.50 out of 10, finishing ahead of India, Vietnam and Portugal (equal second), Bangladesh, Argentina and Mexico. Australia had the highest quitting interest with 27.75 searches per 100,000 of the population. Australia scored well for its […]
A new analysis by Compare the Market shows that Australians may be spending far more on their hobbies than they realise, echoing Allianz research showing nearly half of young Australians don’t know how much they spend on their hobbies.1 To dig deeper, an analysis of the initial, ongoing and upskilling expenses of 25 hobbies identified […]
As fuel prices soar, new Compare the Market analysis seeks to address one of the key concerns holding people back from getting an EV: driving range. Fifteen years ago, there were only a handful of small EVs available, with an average battery size of 18.10kWh and driving range average of 110.16km (68.45 miles). In 2026, […]
More than 54%* of Australians are considering a switch to an electric or hybrid car amid rising fuel costs, but Compare the Market is urging motorists to avoid being stung with higher insurance premiums by taking time to shop around. Almost 7% of drivers polled said expensive fuel had prompted them to consider an EV […]
Around 50% of Australians admit to paying for unused subscriptions, with Compare the Market data revealing consumers could be wasting more than $1,700 annually on streaming services and the gym. The nationally representative survey found, of the Australians who were unnecessarily paying for subscriptions, almost six-in-10 pointed their Netflix video streaming subscription. This equates to […]
Australians hunting for Easter treats this year might find the only thing cracking is their budget, with new Compare the Market research showing popular chocolates and snacks are up around 12% on average since last year. The findings come as a new Compare the Market survey revealed the average Aussie will fork out $254.48 on […]
Compare the Market’s Economic Director David Koch is encouraging the millions of Australians with private health insurance to weigh up their options before proposed price changes on 1 April, saying a little-known hack could help them save big and turn back the clock on premiums. By paying your premium 12 months in advance before the […]
Energy regulators have today projected that electricity prices could decrease by as much as 10.1% from 1 July for some Australians on default offers. The Australian Energy Regulator (AER) released a draft decision for the Default Market Offer, projecting price decreases across South East Queensland, New South Wales and South Australia from 1 July. Similarly, […]
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