Cybercrime on the Rise in 2022, after Australians Lost Over $300 million to Scams Last Year
Cybercrime and scams cost Australians $56 million in 2021 Cybercrime involves any type of crime that breaches or uses technology The Optus Identity Theft breach potentially exposed millions of Australians’ personal information, putting them at risk Protecting yourself against cybercrime isn’t difficult – we have ten tips to help you thwart would-be criminals and scammers […]
Cybercrime on the Rise in 2022, after Australians Lost Over $300 million to Scams Last Year
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 scam types by amount […]
Twelve Million Aussies are Concerned About Rising Grocery Prices
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 groceries 31.1% said they spend over $100 per person per week 48% said they will simply buy fewer groceries if inflation […]
Australian Car Accidents Report 2022
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 injuries and what you can […]
Is Mortgage Lending Competitive in Australia? An Analysis
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 Bank has cornered a […]
Fuel The Biggest Hit to Aussie Pockets as Inflation Rises
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 living 73% of 18–24-year-old cohort report fuel costs are their greatest concern 22% spend $61-$90 per week on fuel 51% of respondents […]
Australia’s Online Shopping Behaviour Report – 2022
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 shopping each month Online retail […]
Are International Students Back? A Look at the Numbers
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 2021 International students now number 440,129 as of March 2022; 56,000 arrived in November 2021 61,880 […]
8.7m Aussies Say Utility Bills Concern Them Most: Survey
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 concern Average Australian spending $137 per week on utilities 54% of those surveyed have experienced electricity price rises 42% say they have experienced […]
2.72 Million Australians at Risk of Rental Stress: Survey
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 rent 1.12 million report spending 46%-60% of their income on rent 50% of 18-24-year-olds say they’re stressed about rent or potential rent increases 40% of 25–34-year-old cohort and 33% of 35-44 year […]
28% of Mortgage Holders Can Absorb Interest Rate Hike; 26% Will Experience Mortgage Stress
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 repayments 23% of mortgage holders spend $501-$750, and a further 18% spend $751 and over 53% will cut down on other expenses to prioritise mortgage, 28% will absorb increase, […]
Incentives for New Electric Vehicle Purchases in Australia by State
As Australians increasingly turn to electric vehicles for their next car purchase, many may be wondering what incentives are offered in their state or territory. In this report, Savvy has analysed the latest findings to provide a breakdown of what governments are doing to encourage greater EV uptake. Aussie EV sales of 1.6% are significantly […]