Australian Car Buying Sentiments Survey – 2023

As part of Savvy’s ongoing research into consumer behaviour and sentiment, our latest representative survey looks at the budget and appetite for buying new vehicles. 42% of Australians will buy a brand-new car when shopping for their next car 35% of Australians are looking to buy a new car for about $25,000 32% will spend […]

Aussies Flock Online To Research Their Next Car Purchase

As part of Savvy’s ongoing research into consumer habits and sentiments, we survey Australians on their research practice as they prepare to purchase a new (or new to them) car. 72% of Australians say automotive review sites influence them most when researching new cars Almost three-quarters (74%) of Australians are indifferent to AI’s usefulness when […]

Australia’s Housing Crisis Report

Savvy delves into the July 2023 housing crisis survey data to learn what impact this is having on vulnerable Australians. Survey by Everybody’s Home shows two-thirds of Australians are experiencing housing stress Rents for a 2br unit have risen 44.1% since March 2020 (national average), with wages rising only 2.5% 98% say that they are […]

Wine in Australia: Still the Taste of the World?

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 certainly underpins that fact, taking […]

Savvy 2020 Parents’ Financial Literacy Survey

2020 Parent’s Financial Literacy Survey Infographic Takeaways from the Savvy 2020 Parents’ Financial Literacy Survey Many parents consider it the “other” difficult talk with their kids – finance and money. What are some of the takeaways from the Savvy 2020 Parent’s Financial Literacy Survey, and what can parents do to instil good financial habits in […]

Best Electric Cars in Australia 2024

Kia EV 6 GT Line is one of the best EVs in Australia for the price.

In the market for an electric car? Whether you’re shopping on a budget, looking for the longest range available, a model with all the latest tech or just something that has some zip, it’s crucial to do your research to determine which one is best for you. We’ve broken down some of the best EVs […]

Global Electric Vehicle Sales – A Review of The Industry

EVs - Global Electric Vehicles sales report

As part of Savvy’s ongoing research into consumer sentiment, especially in the automotive sector, we look at the global state of Electric Vehicle (EV) sales, trends, and what we can expect in the future. Global EV sales nearly hit 10 million in 2023, with China surpassing 2 million and the US reaching 1 million for […]

Australia’s Online Searches for Common Scams

As part of Savvy’s ongoing research into scams in Australia we collate data on the most searched for online scams.  “PayID scams” are the most searched for, with 21,500 av. monthly searches. “Linkt scams” are second with 12,300 av. monthly searches. “PayPal scams” are searched for on average 7,100 times per month. Aussies search for […]

Navigating Christmas on a Budget: Survey Reveals 55% of Australians NOT Cutting Back

Christmas Spending in Australia for 2023

As part of Savvy’s ongoing research into consumer sentiment and spending habits, we look at how Australians will be celebrating Christmas this year: if they’re spending big or tightening the belt, whether they’ll be taking a holiday, and which sales will attract their dollars. 40% will spend the same as last year, with 15% saying […]

Petrol Prices Around Australia – 2023 Report 

Fuel pump at a service station in Australia

As part of Savvy’s ongoing research into the cost-of-living crisis and Australian financial habits, we look at one commodity that Australia can’t live without: petrol. 32.8% increase in average petrol retail price from 2020 – 2022 Impact of Fuel Price Cycle: can cost up to 25.9% more for fuel at peak times Lowest Petrol Price […]

International Road Fatalities Report: Road Toll Comparisons by Country 

Road fatalities in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland statistics

As part of Savvy’s research into road safety, we look at international road tolls (road fatalities) and compare them among English-speaking nations in the OECD.  USA road fatalities of 11.78 per 100,000 population – highest of English-speaking countries New Zealand is second highest, with a rate of 6.01 deaths per 100,000 people Canada is third […]