The Household Budget Barometer looks at what Australians are spending, where they’re feeling pressure, what they’re worried about and what they’re doing to fight back.

David Koch said he hoped the research would help people understand pricing trends and encourage them to seek out better deals.

Compare the Market reveals how many capital city suburbs are affordable for common occupations in Australia.

The study from the upcoming Household Budget Barometer report reveals affordable options have more than halved for single buyers.

Call of Duty ranked first among games associated with accidental household damage, while gaming-related incidents cost almost $170 on average.

Cost pressures may also be causing some Australians to put household maintenance on hold.

The RBA has lifted rates once again.

All eyes were on the Reserve Bank as it saddled borrowers with a fifth 0.25% rate hike

New research reveals how much Australians estimated they spent watching the AFL and NRL grand finals, including food and drinks.

Australian dog owners continue to swoon for Luna, with the celestial-inspired name eclipsing all others on Compare the Market’s list of Australia’s most popular dog names for the fourth year running.The annual ranking, based on thousands of pet insurance quotes,...

The Reserve Bank’s next cash rate decision remains finely balanced, with upcoming inflation data likely to be decisive, according to Compare the Market’s Economic Director, David “Kochie” Koch. Shock employment data showing a higher-than-expected rise in the number of jobless Australians...

20% of Aussies say groceries are the household expense they worry about most, according to new findings from Compare the Market's upcoming 2026 Household Budget Barometer.