The CHOICE Consumer Pulse is a quarterly, nationally representative survey tracking financial pressures on Australian households, from the cost of groceries and petrol to concern over increasing insurance premiums and high energy bills. It helps put real figures to the problems we hear about from our members every day – because the ultimate test of our economic system should be whether it is delivering for Australian consumers.
Consumer Pulse
Consumer Pulse
How do Aussie consumers really feel about their household budgets, the cost of living, and the economy as a whole?
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How Australians feel about being charged different prices for the same goods
Our latest survey shows most people don't want to be charged a different price for the same product than someone else.
Two in three Australian households are feeling the pinch
Fuel, health insurance and electricity costs continue to squeeze household budgets.
People less worried about debt, but still anxious about money
CHOICE's latest research shows that financial stress affects millions in Australia.
Private health insurance costs top the worry list
The latest CHOICE Consumer Pulse reveals widespread money stress.
Housing crisis worries 77% of young Australians
Renters are struggling to make ends meet while first-time home owners face threatening rate rises.
Stop saving, start spending: MYEFO
Mid-year outlook says household borrowing will drive economic growth, but consumers aren't feeling the joy.
One in four households struggling to get by
17 November 2016 | Our latest consumer survey reveals small gains, but many are still struggling with cost of living.
Electricity costs still Aussie householders' biggest concern
July 2016 | CHOICE Consumer Pulse measures Australian attitudes to the cost of living.
How politicians can work for consumers
CHOICE has called on political parties to fix five problems for consumers.
Consumer Pulse reveals Aussies' economic gloom
22 October 2015 |The latest Consumer Pulse survey shows issues of trust and economic concerns.
Latest CHOICE Consumer Pulse reveals widespread money worries
Electricity tops the list - but it's far from the only worry.
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