Latest articles by Adrian

• 8.7m Aussies Say Utility Bills Concern Them Most: Survey

  March 18, 2024

  Savvy's 2022 survey of 1005 Aussies learns how rising utility prices are affecting the cost of living in Australia.Estimated 8.7 million Australians cite utility prices as the greatest cost of living concernAverage Australian spending $137 per week on utilities54% of those surveyed have experienced electricity price rises42% say they have...

• Are International Students Back? A Look at the Numbers

  March 18, 2024

  During the COVID-19 pandemic, international student numbers dropped dramatically. With borders reopening, Savvy takes a deep dive into the numbers to see if there’s a rebound.750k international students studying in Australia in 2019 – dropping to 557k by 2021International students now number 440,129 as of March 2022; 56,000 arrived in...

• Fuel The Biggest Hit to Aussie Pockets as Inflation Rises

  March 22, 2024

  Savvy's 2022 survey of 1005 Aussies learns how rising fuel prices are affecting the cost of living in Australia.64% of survey respondents say fuel costs are of “greatest concern” to cost of living73% of 18–24-year-old cohort report fuel costs are their greatest concern22% spend $61-$90 per week on fuel51% of...

• Is Mortgage Lending Competitive in Australia? An Analysis

  March 18, 2024

  In the wake of a 2018 Royal Commission into the Banking Sector and numerous government interventions, is mortgage lending competitive in Australia? Is the Big 4 as dominant as we think? Is competition for mortgages healthy in Australia? Learn the current state of mortgage lending competition with Savvy’s latest analysis.Commonwealth...

• Australian Car Accidents Report 2022

  March 18, 2024

  The Australian Government released some sobering news in April: road fatalities have spiked 2.7% in the last 12 months, the largest increase in incidents since 2018. More than 1,100 people have died in road accidents since February 2021. In this report, we analyse the latest statistics on fatal crashes, road...

• Twelve Million Aussies are Concerned About Rising Grocery Prices

  March 18, 2024

  Savvy's 2022 survey of 1005 Aussies learns how inflation and increasing grocery prices are affecting the cost of living in Australia.62% of Australians are concerned about increases in the price of food and groceries31.1% said they spend over $100 per person per week48% said they will simply buy fewer groceries...

• Where To from Here: Mortgages in Australia 2022

  March 18, 2024

  With RBA interest rates at all-time lows, house prices skyrocketing and inflation on the rise, interest rates look set to inevitably rise during 2022. Savvy’s analysis of the latest data provides insight for homeowners regarding mortgage stress and potential increases in home loan repayments.4.2% increase in house prices in Q4...

• Cybercrime on the Rise in 2022, after Australians Lost Over $300 million to Scams Last Year

  April 12, 2024

  The Covid-19 pandemic has given scammers and hackers an advantage. As remote work pushes more Australians online, the jump in cybercrime hits record-high rates sparking major concerns for businesses and families. Savvy’s online scams report reveals the latest figures and what you can do to protect against cyber attacks. The top...

• The State of Electric Trucks in Australia

  March 18, 2024

  Savvy’s examination of Electric Vehicle Council and Australian Trucking Association data finds that to meet the country’s CO2 emissions reduction targets and reach net-zero by 2050, Australia needs to electrify its national vehicle fleet. Considering that transport emissions account for 19% of the total, of which road freight comprises 38%,...

• 22% of NSW & QLD Residents Uninsured Against Extreme Weather Events

  March 18, 2024

  Savvy's 2022 representative survey of 1000 New South Wales & Queensland residents learns about insurance cover of everyday Australians, their experience with extreme weather, perception of risk and beliefs regarding the cause of recent extreme weather events.21% of NSW and QLD residents have made extreme weather insurance claimsTwo thirds more...

• Wine in Australia: Still the Taste of the World?

  March 18, 2024

  The great novelist Ernest Hemingway once wrote that “wine is the most civilised thing in the world” and it’s no wonder that almost every nation on Earth makes wine – and drinks it. Australian wine is considered among some of the best in the world. The size of the industry...

• How to Check Your Credit Score in 2022

  March 18, 2024

  It has been said that 73% of Australians don’t know their credit score, however knowing your credit score or credit rating is integral to your financial health. It can be a determining factor in whether you’re approved for finance and at what interest rate. In Savvy’s latest report, learn all...

• The State of Craft Beer in Australia 2022

  March 18, 2024

  The craft beer industry in Australia has been going from strength to strength over the past two years, as microbreweries capture a modest but ever-increasing portion of the overall beer market. Savvy's investigation sheds light on the figures.17.7% growth in total craft beer revenue14.1% share of total beer revenue held...

• Money Burning a Hole in Aussie Pockets This Easter, With 73% Set to Spend Savings

  March 18, 2024

  Savvy's representative survey of 1003 Australians learns people's spending and travel intentions for the 2022 Easter break.73% of Australians plan to spend their savings this Easter23% plan to spend $500 - $1,000, and 58% intend to spend up to $50043% of Australians intend to travel locally this Easter$485 total average...

• Australian Families’ Experiences of Financial Stress

  March 18, 2024

  The COVID-19 pandemic and government response to it has been hard on many Australian families. In the early days of the pandemic, when governments across the globe were shutting down offices and venues where many people gather, there was much uncertainty. Would casual hospitality and retail workers be able to...