- Electric Vehicle Nation – Can Australia Support EVs with the Current Infrastructure?
March 15, 2024
With EV sales making up a small 1.6% of all new vehicle registrations in 2021, one of the most cited reasons that people are reluctant to take up electric vehicles is a lack of charging infrastructure. Savvy looks into the current state of EV charging infrastructure and what’s planned for...
- Inflation Bites as Australians Say They’re Paying More for Groceries: New Survey
March 18, 2024
Savvy's second 2022 cost of living survey, of 1003 Australians, learns what impact inflation and higher prices are having at the checkout. 33% of those surveyed said their grocery bills have increased by between 11-20%Average cost of a grocery shop estimated at $168.5021% of women say their grocery bill has increased...
- 28% of Mortgage Holders Can Absorb Interest Rate Hike; 26% Will Experience Mortgage Stress
March 18, 2024
Savvy's 2022 cost of living survey learns how interest rate hikes are affecting Australian mortgage holders.44% of Australian mortgage holders spend between $251-$500 in weekly repayments23% of mortgage holders spend $501-$750, and a further 18% spend $751 and over53% will cut down on other expenses to prioritise mortgage, 28% will...
- 2.72 Million Australians at Risk of Rental Stress: Survey
March 19, 2024
Savvy's 2022 cost of living survey learns how rising rents are impacting average Australians.1.42 million Australians devote 31-45% of their income to rent1.12 million report spending 46%-60% of their income on rent50% of 18-24-year-olds say they’re stressed about rent or potential rent increases40% of 25–34-year-old cohort and 33% of 35-44...
- Do I Have to Pay Tax on My Cryptocurrency Earnings in Australia?
March 18, 2024
With the End of Financial Year (EOFY) approaching and cryptocurrency holders wincing at the recent crash across the major coins, Australians new to the world of cryptocurrency may be wondering what their tax obligations are. In this report, Savvy examines the data to provide insight into the crypto tax situation...
- 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...
- Australia’s Online Shopping Behaviour Report – 2022
March 18, 2024
Australia’s online shopping industry is worth over $47 billion dollars. The market size has grown by 8.9% in 2022, proving that more consumers are choosing online shopping over bricks and mortar - and our love affair with retail therapy continues to skyrocket. More than 5 million households participate in online...
- 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...
- 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...
- Great Southern Bank Car Loan
July 29, 2024
Consider your car finance options, including that of Great Southern Bank, right here with Savvy before you apply for your loan.Great Southern Bank, formerly known as Credit Union Australia and CUA, is an Australian mutual bank owned by its members, which in itself can come with a range of benefits...
- Australia’s Expectations of New Covid-19 Workplace Policies and Mandates
March 18, 2024
New research from Savvy reveals consumers’ experience surrounding the no jab, no job mandate. We surveyed 1,000 people to better understand how supported they are in their workplaces and their comfortability surrounding booster shots, lockdowns and expectations as new Covid-19 strains come out.56% of Australians say it is the responsibility...
