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 […]
How Much Income Does the Average Household in Australia Have?
Australia’s soaring inflation has made it increasingly difficult for households to pay essential expenses. House costs, petrol prices and groceries are the biggest culprits. It raises the question, how do wages compare with the cost of living? And what disposable incomes do households actually have? In this report, we analyse the average income of Australians […]
Inflation Bites as Australians Say They’re Paying More for Groceries: New Survey
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 $168.50 21% of women say their grocery bill has increased by between […]
Electric Vehicle Nation – Can Australia Support EVs with the Current Infrastructure?
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 the future. 700 new fast […]
EV Charging At Home In Australia
Savvy looks at the feasibility of charging electric vehicles at home and whether the Australian electricity grid will be able to accommodate more EVs on the road, by examining the latest data from the Electric Vehicle Council of Australia, and the CSIRO. Most Australian EV drivers self-managing charging at home, to take advantage of off-peak […]
Older Australians Love Online Banking; Younger Generations Prefer Banking Apps
Savvy has a look at the banking habits of Australians and what they’re using to conduct day to day transactions. Only 45% of 18-24s use online banking, compared to 83% of 55-64s. 78% of 25-34s use banking apps monthly, compared to 35% aged 65 and over. 67% of 18-24s use Apple Pay, compared to 10% […]
Cybercrime in Australia, 2022 Report: How to Protect You and Your Family
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 […]
Superannuation in Australia, 2022 Survey: Men Twice as Likely as Women to Have a Higher Balance
Savvy breaks down the key stats on superannuation in Australia for men and women of different age groups. 44% of men currently have a superannuation balance of more than $100,000, compared to just 24% of women 45% of women currently have a superannuation balance of $50,000 or less, in contrast to 32% of men 52% […]
Share Investing in Australia, 2022 Survey: 67% of Women Own No Shares, Compared to 53% of Men
Savvy takes a look at personal finance trends relating to investments in the share market. 67% of Australian women have not invested in shares, compared to 53% of men 15% of Australians have up to $5,000 invested in shares 46% say they are invested as shares provide a “good return” 34% say they are investing […]
Financial Wellbeing Report: The Changing State of Australians’ Finances
As part of Savvy’s ongoing research into consumer behaviour and economic wellbeing, we take a look at spending habits of Australians around the “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” pre-Christmas sales. 59% of Aussies going to spend on clothes and shoes; 35% on electronics 51% say they won’t be spending as much this festive season as […]
Black Friday 2022 Survey: Aussies are Set to Spend Big on Clothes and Electronics This Black Friday
As part of Savvy’s ongoing research into consumer behaviour and economic wellbeing, we take a look at spending habits of Australians around the “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” pre-Christmas sales. 59% of Aussies going to spend on clothes and shoes; 35% on electronics 51% say they won’t be spending as much this festive season as […]
Christmas Survey: Australians Set to Drop Up to $14.9 Billion for Christmas Day Alone
A new survey into Christmas spending has revealed that Australians will still be investing a substantial amount this year, despite inflation and rising cost of living expenses. Australians will spend up to $14.9 billion this Christmas This Christmas, the average Aussie will spend $767 The average woman will spend $848 at Christmas, in contrast to […]