Australia’s favourite meerkats, Aleksandr and Sergei, are back to put a cheeky spin on your daily weather forecast, with some help from the insurance experts at Compare the Market. Rain, hail or shine, shoppers can now enjoy a live weather check from some the world’s furriest meteorologists thanks to the comparison brand’s new dynamic billboards […]
More than three-in-four Australians plan to pass on property to their children, according to Compare the Market’s latest Household Budget Barometer report. The consumer comparison experts’ annual economic report revealed 62% of Australians surveyed who said they had children plan to transfer on at least one property to their children, while a further 14% said […]
New data from Compare the Market has revealed that Australia still ranks in the top 10 most expensive countries for public transport, despite Queensland’s network dramatically cutting down fares to just 50 cents per journey. Australia was ranked the ninth most expensive in the world for public transport costs. In data from 2023, Australia was […]
More than two thirds of Australian drivers admit to risky, dangerous or distracted driving behind the wheel, according to a new survey from Compare the Market. And our love of food could be contributing to unsafe driving habits, with more than half of respondents (54.7%) admitting to eating food or drinking non-alcoholic beverages while driving. […]
Few people were betting on a rate cut today, but the news was no less disappointing for the 3.3 million Australians with a mortgage, according to Compare the Market’s Economic Director David Koch. Someone with an average loan of $678,000 could have seen their monthly repayments reduced by about $107 if the Reserve Bank delivered […]
Halloween is here and whether you prefer tricks or treats, new analysis from Compare the Market shows that the spooky season could cost more compared to 2024. Compare the Market analysed the regular retail prices of 12 popular Halloween treats across two major supermarkets and found that, on average, prices had climbed 10.59% year-on-year. The […]
31% of households surveyed report outdoor ball games like football caused damage to their homes. Call of Duty is the video game causing the most physical outburst damage to survey respondents’ homes or belongings (30%). Average repair bill for game-related damage is $169.52, with some incidents exceeding $500. From backyard footy matches to marathon gaming […]
Compare the Market’s Economic Director David Koch has issued a stark warning to borrowers hoping for a rate cut ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia’s next interest rate decision on Melbourne Cup Day: If inflation doesn’t behave, the RBA could go nuclear and a rate hike could be on the horizon. “The September quarter […]
Australians may be putting their health at risk, with alarming new research from Compare the Market’s 2025 Household Budget Barometer finding many have given up, delayed or cut back on crucial health check-ups and appointments in the past 12 months due to cost-of-living pressures.* Oral hygiene has taken the biggest hit, with 30% of Australians […]
Compare the Market has launched its 2025 Household Budget Barometer report, revealing the financial strain many Australians are facing as everyday expenses continue to climb and highlighting the various ways households are fighting back. Now in its third year, the report is more comprehensive than ever before, featuring exclusive in-depth cost-of-living research and insights from […]
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