.svg)
iSelect Insights
Latest Research
Energy arguments
ENERGY | FEB 2026
iSelect surveyed Australians to uncover the most common disputes they have over their energy bills.
The Global Toll of Giving Birth
HEALTH | FEB 2026
Read our report into the toll of giving birth worldwide, from maternity leave by country to safety levels. New data reveals the best countries for maternity.
Australia’s safest suburbs
HOME INSURANCE | FEB 2026
Which suburbs are safest for Australian residents? We investigated crime rates, natural disaster exposure, building resilience, and disaster preparedness to find out.
Most Security Conscious Countries
HOME INSURANCE | FEB 2026
Learn about countries and US states that are the most security conscious, backed up by data on various categories. We have ranked the top 10 for each.
Home Dangers
HOME INSURANCE | FEB 2026
New research from iSelect reveals the everyday dangers Australians are overlooking in their homes.
Uninsured Driver Hotspots
CAR | FEB 2026
Discover where in the world the most uninsured motorists are as iSelect reveals the countries most at financial risk on the roads.
Unhealthiest Careers
HEALTH | FEB 2026
Comprehensive research reveals the jobs and industries with the highest health risks. Read on to find out more.
Cheapest Australian states for surgery
HEALTH | FEB 2026
We analysed 139 surgeries to uncover which Australian state has the lowest out‑of‑pocket medical costs. Discover the cheapest, and most expensive, states for surgery.
Australia’s Unhealthiest Eaters
HEALTH | FEB 2026
From fast‑food searches to fruit and vegetable intake, we analysed key health data to uncover Australia’s unhealthiest eaters by state. See which regions ranked worst – and which came out on top.
Survey reveals Australia’s scrolling habits
HEALTH | JAN 2026
How much time do Australians spend scrolling annually — and what distance does that add up to?
Which Cities Have the Worst Parking?
CAR | JAN 2026
Finding a parking spot in a busy city is a challenge, but where has the least space for vehicles? Read our list of best (and worst) cities for parking.
Most expensive fines for drivers across Australia
CAR | JAN 2026
See how Australian speeding, seatbelt, and red‑light fines compare across states, with iSelect revealing where drivers face the toughest penalties.
Hospital Admissions Globally
HEALTH | DEC 2025
iSelect crunches the numbers for OECD countries to find the nations with the busiest hospital systems.
Australia’s best road trips
CAR | DEC 2025
Which road trips are perfect for families, couples, and solo travellers? Click to find out.
The Unhealthiest Places to Live in Australia
HEALTH | NOV 2025
New research from iSelect reveals how your location can impact your health. Discover the unhealthiest places to live in Australia and why.
Top Priced Tolls
CAR | NOV 2025
New research from iSelect revealing the most expensive and highest earning toll roads in Australia.
Dangerous Driving Culture on Social Media
CAR | NOV 2025
Does social media encourage us to drive more dangerously? We look at the top ten countries where social media normalises dangerous driving.
The Global Roadworthiness Report
CAR | NOV 2025
Read on as we uncover the real cost of staying road safe, exploring global roadworthiness inspection costs and how they affect long-term car expenses.
The most overlooked health checks
HEALTH | NOV 2025
How many Aussies are actually attending health check-ups when recommended? We found out.
Delayed Drives
CAR | NOV 2025
Which Australian cities are losing the most time and money to commuting congestion?
Craftiest Countries
HOME INSURANCE | NOV 2025
Which countries are the craziest about crafts? Which crafts are the most popular online? iSelect takes a deep dive to find out.
Australia’s priciest fitness trends
HEALTH | NOV 2025
Discover which fitness classes and events are costing Australians the most, from Reformer Pilates to IRONMAN. iSelect reveals the rising price of staying fit in 2025.
The Energy Habits Report
ENERGY | OCT 2025
iSelect surveyed the general public to learn how we’re using and reducing our energy consumption to help us make informed energy decisions.
Carguments
CAR | OCT 2025
The most common arguments Aussies have in the car and the impact on their driving.
Which airports are the world’s most stressful?
TRAVEL | OCT 2025
From getting through security to baggage claim, airport travel can be stressful. Find out which are the most stressful airports to fly from with our index.
The Extra Cost of Energy
ENERGY | OCT 2025
How much extra are Aussies paying on their energy bills to support live-at-home adult kids or extra housemates?
The Top-Ranked Global Wellness Hotspots
TRAVEL | OCT 2025
Which countries are the biggest global wellness hotspots? Our wellness tourism index ranks the best destinations for healthy food, spas, yoga, and more.
The Multivitamin Myth
HEALTH | SEP 2025
Are multivitamins necessary? Learn the risks of vitamin deficiency and how vitamin surplus can occur, as well as how to make the most of vitamin supplements.
The Global Energy Outage Report
ENERGY | OCT 2025
As energy outages become more common, find out which countries are most susceptible to outages in our report.
Oldest Driver Hotspots
CAR | OCT 2025
Discover the best countries for senior drivers and more about ageing driver safety, and car insurance insights for older motorists.
Solar Payback Report
ENERGY | OCT 2025
Find out which Australian cities are seeing the fastest solar payback
The World’s Most Overworked Countries Revealed
HEALTH | OCT 2025
iSelect reveals the world’s most overworked countries, ranking 26 nations. Discover global work stress and burnout trends and see which ones lead in balance.
Hay Fever Season in Australia
HEALTH | SEP 2025
Which regions in Australia are being hit the hardest by hay fever?
Sun Safety Across Australia
HEALTH | SEP 2025
Discover the regions in Australia that the most and least sun-safe
Do you know what you’re covered for?
HOME INSURANCE | SEP 2025
How well do you know your home and contents insurance? iSelect surveys Australians, Canadians and Americans on their H&C policy knowledge.
The Doomscrolling Health Impact Report
HEALTH | SEP 2025
Do our doomscrolling and social media habits impact our health? Read our tips to support your wellbeing.
Australian household electricity prices see a rise over inflation
ENERGY | SEP 2025
How do Australian household energy costs compare with annual inflation and with other countries globally
Australia’s most injury-inducing workouts
HEALTH | SEP 2025
What exercises are causing the highest injury rates among Australians?
Which Cities are Leading the Green Revolution?
ENERGY | SEP 2025
Discover the greenest cities 2025 with our eco-friendly cities ranking. Explore the best cities for sustainability, urban green spaces and public transport.
The Leading Causes of Stress Worldwide
HEALTH | SEP 2025
New iSelect study uncovers top stress causes across Australia, Canada and America with finances, health, and work dominating across all locations
Fix or Fixated? The Pros and Cons of Health Tracking
HEALTH | SEP 2025
New health tracking statistics uncover how apps and wearable tech are reshaping daily life across Australia and the UK.
The World’s Busiest Highways
CAR | SEP 2025
From the M4 Motorway to the Kwinana Freeway, Australia has its fair share of traffic hotspots in 2025. Here are the most congested roads in the world.
Are Energy-Efficient Appliances Worth it?
ENERGY | SEP 2025
The team at iSelect crunched the numbers to find out how long it takes for a higher-efficiency appliance to ‘pay’ for its higher purchase price.
Self-Driving Trust Index
CAR | SEP 2025
Do Australians and Brits trust driverless cars? iSelect’s Self-Driving Trust Index uncovers both countries’ thoughts, optimism and scepticism for driverless vehicles
The best airports in Australia for parking and convenience
TRAVEL | AUG 2025
Discover which Australian airports rank best and worst for parking, transport costs, distance to the city, passenger numbers, and queue times in iSelect’s airport convenience index.
The Smart Home Energy Burden Index
ENERGY | AUG 2025
Global interest in AI tools has skyrocketed in recent years, but which countries around the world are consuming the most energy on these technologies?
The Countries Championing the Smoking Decline
HEALTH | AUG 2025
As the risks of smoking become even more apparent, these countries are leading the charge in swapping their cigarette habits for healthier alternatives.
Best Place in Australia for Seniors
HEALTH | JUL 2025
Which states and territories have the healthiest and happiest seniors? iSelect ranks Australia’s states and territories
Hospital Admissions for Injuries
HEALTH | JUL 2025
Find out which injuries are driving Aussies to hospital and how long they’re staying.
Weight Loss Drug Hotspots
HEALTH | JUL 2025
Weight loss drugs have risen in popularity in recent years, but which countries use them the most?
The Best Countries for EV Road Trips
ENERGY | JUL 2025
Road trips are a common choice of holiday for many driving enthusiasts, but how well-equipped are some of the most popular routes for electric vehicles?
The Best Cities for a Good Night’s Sleep
HEALTH | JUL 2025
We’ve ranked cities across Australia, the UK, and the USA to find out where gets the best quality sleep.
The EV depreciation dilemma
ENERGY | JUL 2025
EVs are said to be the eco-friendly vehicles of the future, but they lose value faster than you might expect.
The most accessible countries for health and wellbeing
HEALTH | JUL 2025
Staying in good health is important, but some countries struggle to stay fit, see the countries with the best fitness accessibility.
Best and worst states for Aussie drivers
CAR | JUL 2025
iSelect’s new research ranks every Australian state for driving, revealing the best and worst for cost, congestion, safety and road quality.
Vampire Energy Drainers
ENERGY | JUN 2025
To find out how many Aussies are making the costly mistake of leaving their appliances plugged in and switched on at the wall, we crunched the numbers. Find out how much ‘vampire energy’ each appliance uses, and just how much it could add to your energy bill each year.
Sustainable cities
ENERGY | MAY 2025
We set out to rank the most sustainable cities in Australia. We looked at 50 of our major cities and regions to compare their carbon emissions, renewable energy use, and solar uptake, among other key factors. These results show us which cities and regions are making the most progress in their sustainability efforts.
The Best Places for Pregnancy
HEALTH | MAY 2025
Every parent wants to give their kids the best head start in life. But does the place you call home make a difference in making that dream come true? We crunched the numbers on access to childcare, whether kids were hitting their developmental milestones, and more, and narrowed down the best regions for new and expecting parents across the country.
Driver traits
CAR | APR 2025
We asked Aussies their thoughts on different driver stereotypes across 20 of the most popular car brands and across all states and territories in Australia. We learned which drivers are seen as the rudest, the politest, the worst, the best, the most dangerous, and the most courteous.
Dangerous driving behaviours
CAR | MAR 2025
We asked Aussies which dangerous driving behaviours and distractions they’ve engaged in behind the wheel. We compared genders, age group, location, and make of car to see which habits are the most common among different demographics.
Endangered Cars
CAR | FEB 2025
Ever wondered if your first car is still on the roads? We dug into data over the past few decades to see which older car makes and models are still on the road, which cars are most popular with Aussies, and which ones are on the verge of becoming extinct.
Back-to-school costs for parents
INSIGHT | JAN 2025
We wanted to find out the true back-to-school cost that Australian parents will face this year. We investigated the overall school cost for parents in 2025, the number of school-age children per family, and the number of Australians sending their children to public or private school.
Starting Young
HEALTH | JAN 2025
We looked at the health habits Australians wish they had started sooner and examined the most common habits across different genders and ages. It’s never too late to start making positive changes for your health.
Christmas Spending 2024
INSIGHT | DEC 2024
We set out to find out how Australians are spending their money this Christmas. We learned that there’s a growing trend of cost-conscious Australians opting to scale back on Christmas spending. Learn about the generational split on spending and how millennials are prioritising savings this year.
Health Risk Report
HEALTH | NOV 2024
We were curious to see just how health habits shape up between states, cities, and regional areas. Plus, how these habits link up with long-term health conditions and issues. Luckily, there was plenty of ABS data to answer our questions.
iSelect Health Pulse 2024
HEALTH | SEP 2024
Is loyalty a virtue when it comes to health insurance? We surveyed 1,500 Australians to learn how long they’ve stayed with their current health insurer or policy, and the kinds of savings they could expect if they switched.1iSelect commissioned YouGov Galaxy Pty Ltd to conduct a national online survey between 15 and 21 July 2024. The sample is n=1,532 Australians aged 18 years and older who have private health insurance and are the main or joint decision maker for their cover. The survey results were weighted by age, gender and region to reflect the latest ABS population estimates.
Generational Divide
HEALTH | SEP 2024
Did you know you’re more likely to see psychology cover on a Millennial’s extras policy than on a Baby Boomer’s? Discover what each generation prioritises in their health insurance and more.
Men vs. Women
HEALTH | SEP 2024
Forget who takes the longest to get ready to go out or who is the safer driver; iSelect’s Health Pulse sheds light on men and women’s differences when it comes to health insurance, including cover preferences, switching behaviour and expected savings.
Previous Research
The Cost of Christmas
ENERGY | DEC 2023
With the cost-of-living crisis affecting almost all of the 1,000 Aussies we surveyed, what does this mean for Christmas spending? Or is there no room for cheer in household budgets this year?
The Cost of Loving
INSIGHT | JUN 2022
Were the romcoms right? Is life better after you find the one and fall in love? We surveyed 2,000 Aussies to gather their thoughts on love and money, and work out whether there is such a thing as a ‘singles tax’.
The True Cost of Christmas
ENERGY | DEC 2022
More than half of the 1,000 Aussies we surveyed said they were cutting back on spending this Christmas, including keeping their Christmas lights boxed up. But is there still magic to be had in a cost-of-living Christmas budget?
Plunder Down Under
ENERGY | JAN 2022
What’s front-and-centre of Australians’ minds as their 2023 budgets come together? We talked to 2,000 of them about which expenses have them worried and where they’re digging up hidden savings.
Spring Cleaning Your Streaming
INTERNET | SEP 2022
In a post-Video Ezy world, streaming services work hard to get your subscription and keep you bingeing. But which services are Aussies thinking about saying goodbye to this spring?
Halloween Horror Houses
HOME INSURANCE | OCT 2021
The only thing scarier than a haunted house is waiting to find out if your home and contents insurance claim has been accepted. Luckily, you probably won’t be dealing with the kind of claim carnage these famous fright houses would have faced.
DIY Home Security
HOME INSURANCE | OCT 2021
Booby traps and trip wires might make for a Christmas classic but they may not be the best way to keep your home and valuables safe and secure.
Demise of the Christmas Light?
ENERGY | DEC 2021
Forget later sunsets and fewer decoration options, are Australians going Grinch-mode for another reason? We’re here to shed some light on it.
iSelect does not compare all products in the market. The availability of products iSelect compare may change from time to time. Not all products made available from iSelect’s providers are compared by iSelect and due to commercial arrangements, area or availability, not all products compared by iSelect will be available to all customers. Some products and special offers may only be available from iSelect’s call centre or website. Click here to view iSelect’s range of providers.