Funeral Costs in Australia – 2023 Report

Learn about the expenses associated with a funeral in different states and territories around Australia. Basic burial cost in Australia – $8,048. Average cost of basic cremation – $3,108. Standard funeral in Australia costs an average of $9,403 for a burial and $5,591 for a cremation. Premium funerals, which include additional services, cost on average […]
Aussies Love Advanced Driving Features, Though Less Sure About Autonomous Driving

As part of Savvy’s research into Australian consumer sentiments and technology, we look at attitudes towards a new automotive frontier: AI-assisted or autonomous driving features in new car models. 47% of Australians have some level of concern about AI or autonomous driving features 26% of 18–24-year-olds trust autonomous driving compared with just 5% of over […]
Petrol Prices Around Australia – 2023 Report

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 […]
EV Inequality: 34% of Australians Unable to Install an EV Charger at Home

As part of Savvy’s ongoing research into consumer habits in Australia, we take a look at whether EV charging at home is feasible for Australians in 2023. 29% of Australians rent and cannot install a home EV charger 5% own an apartment not up to the task Only 4% live in apartments with option to […]
International Road Fatalities Report: Road Toll Comparisons by Country

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 […]
EV Sentiments Survey 2023: Over Half of Australians Intend to Buy an Electric Vehicle in The Future

As part of Savvy’s research into Australian consumer sentiment and economics, we follow up our Electric Vehicle 2021 survey with a new poll seeing where sentiments are at present. 41% of Australians surveyed say they intend to purchase an EV in the future 10% say they will purchase within the next twelve months Number of […]
Australia’s Road Toll Report 2023 – Are We Getting Better?

As part of Savvy’s ongoing research into Australian demographic trends and statistics, we look at the breakdown of the road toll in terms of gender, age, and causes across the states and territories to see if we are inching closer “towards zero.” Most statistically probable fatality is a male vehicle driver between the age of […]
Survey Finds Almost a Quarter of Australian Families Don’t Have Private Health Insurance

As part of our ongoing research into Australian financial wellbeing, Savvy takes a comprehensive look at private health insurance among Australians amid the rising cost of living and inflation. 23% of Australian families don’t have private health insurance 53% of Australian single parent families don’t have private health insurance Individuals are spending between $41-$50 on […]
Life Insurance Survey 2023: 44% of Australians Have No Life Insurance Policy

As part of Savvy’s ongoing research into Australia’s finances and economics, our latest survey takes a look at life insurance coverage among the population. 44% of Australians do not have any life insurance and have no intention of taking out a policy 46% of women vs 42% of men say they don’t have and don’t […]
Rental Survey 2023: Too Damn High? Three in Five Aussies Say Their Rent Is “Overpriced”

A nationally representative survey of Australians (n=1,000) conducted by Savvy has shown that almost two in five renters (59.2% of 392 renters) are spending over 31% of their weekly income on rent. 58.9% of renters say they feel their rent is overpriced 64.7% of women say they feel their rent is overpriced, compared with 52.9% […]
Easter Spending Survey 2023: Australians Travelling and Spending Less Than Last Year

As part of Savvy’s ongoing economic and social research, we look at Australia’s proposed Easter spending and travel plans contrasted with last year. 31% of Australians say they’ll be spending between $51 and $150 this Easter A further 22% will spend between $251 – $500 64% indicated they will be staying home over the Easter […]
Women In Australia – The Status of Women in 2023

Despite Australia’s appearance as a vibrant liberal democracy with advanced economy, Australia is ranked 43rd for gender equality, according to the most recent Status of Women Report Card published by the Australian Government. Australia is ranked 43rd for gender equality internationally Australia has the 4th highest level of tertiary educated women in the OECD 9% […]