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 […]
The State of Electric Trucks in Australia
Savvy’s examination of Electric Vehicle Council and Australian Trucking Association data finds that to meet the country’s CO2 emissions reduction targets and reach net-zero by 2050, Australia needs to electrify its national vehicle fleet. Considering that transport emissions account for 19% of the total, of which road freight comprises 38%, action taken in the next […]
22% of NSW & QLD Residents Uninsured Against Extreme Weather Events
Savvy’s 2022 representative survey of 1000 New South Wales & Queensland residents learns about insurance cover of everyday Australians, their experience with extreme weather, perception of risk and beliefs regarding the cause of recent extreme weather events. 21% of NSW and QLD residents have made extreme weather insurance claims Two thirds more worried than not […]
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 […]
How to Check Your Credit Score in 2022
It has been said that 73% of Australians don’t know their credit score, however knowing your credit score or credit rating is integral to your financial health. It can be a determining factor in whether you’re approved for finance and at what interest rate. In Savvy’s latest report, learn all you need to know about […]
The State of Craft Beer in Australia 2022
The craft beer industry in Australia has been going from strength to strength over the past two years, as microbreweries capture a modest but ever-increasing portion of the overall beer market. Savvy’s investigation sheds light on the figures. 17.7% growth in total craft beer revenue 14.1% share of total beer revenue held by craft breweries […]
Money Burning a Hole in Aussie Pockets This Easter, With 73% Set to Spend Savings
Savvy’s representative survey of 1003 Australians learns people’s spending and travel intentions for the 2022 Easter break. 73% of Australians plan to spend their savings this Easter 23% plan to spend $500 – $1,000, and 58% intend to spend up to $500 43% of Australians intend to travel locally this Easter $485 total average food […]
Australian Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Points Report 2022 – Do We Have Enough?
Are you keen to experience that new car smell of an EV? The driving influence for many is the excitement of a game-changer, chance to do the right thing and eventual cost savings. Yet, what is holding you back? They are expensive, that is certain. Increasingly many Australians are scared about finding charging points. What […]
Smart Home Technology Adoption Rises with more Australians over 60 Buying Tech Devices
Older Australians aged 55 to 65+ years have embraced smart home devices and become more tech-savvy, according to new statistics. But they are not the only ones taking advantage. Savvy surveyed 1,000 Australians to see how they feel about using the Internet of Things (IoT) in the home. 48% of boomers and seniors already own […]
Australian Renewable Energy Report 2021: Production, Consumption and What That Means for your Bills
Do renewable energies reduce the cost of electricity? Savvy has reviewed Australian energy prices, how we use renewables now and in the future and what this all means for you. How can we save money while doing the right thing? Australia’s total energy consumption fell by -2.9% in 2019-20 7% of all Australian consumption is from renewables […]
Australian Families’ Experiences of Financial Stress
The COVID-19 pandemic and government response to it has been hard on many Australian families. In the early days of the pandemic, when governments across the globe were shutting down offices and venues where many people gather, there was much uncertainty. Would casual hospitality and retail workers be able to have an income? What about […]
COVID Stressed Parents Spending Big on Back-to-School
A new survey of 1,000 Australian parents delved into the past two years of on-and-off at home learning, financial stresses, and how much they will be spending on essential educational items. 59% of parents spending up to $500, while 25% spending $500-$1000 on back-to-school Tech the biggest portion of the back-to-school bill for 2022 60% […]
