How Much Income Does the Average Household in Australia Have?

Australian couple worried about household income

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 […]

Incentives for New Electric Vehicle Purchases in Australia by State  

Couple charging their Electric Vehicle in Australia

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 […]

2.72 Million Australians at Risk of Rental Stress: Survey

Australians at risk of rental stress

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 […]

8.7m Aussies Say Utility Bills Concern Them Most: Survey

Rising utility bills in Australia

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 […]

Are International Students Back? A Look at the Numbers

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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 […]

Australia’s Online Shopping Behaviour Report – 2022

Australia’s Online Shopping Behaviour in a $47+ Billion Industry

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 […]

Fuel The Biggest Hit to Aussie Pockets as Inflation Rises

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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 […]

Is Mortgage Lending Competitive in Australia? An Analysis

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 […]

Australian Car Accidents Report 2022

Car Insurance Banner - Man squats and holds his hand to his mouth after a car accident with no insurance.

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 […]

Twelve Million Aussies are Concerned About Rising Grocery Prices

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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 […]

Where To from Here: Mortgages in Australia 2022

Mortgage Interest Rates in Australia

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 2021 584,000 mortgage holders […]

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