Losing weight and gaining bank: 15 million Australians have set a resolution for 2025
Aussies are feeling optimistic about the year ahead, according to new research by Finder.
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A Finder survey of 1,010 respondents revealed 74% – equivalent to 15.5 million people – have set a New Year's resolution for 2025.
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Australians are pledging to live a salubrious lifestyle in 2025, with 39% of Australians aiming to eat healthier, 37% planning to improve their fitness, and 33% vowing to lose weight.
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Personal wellbeing is also a focus, with 17% planning to sleep more, and 9% endeavouring to have a better work life balance.
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Travel is on the agenda, with 1 in 5 (20%) hoping to jet off overseas, and 5% seeking to move interstate or overseas.
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Almost 1 in 10 (8%) have plans to renovate their home, 7% aim to start volunteering, and 6% want to change jobs.
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Graham Cooke, head of consumer research at Finder, said the new year is an ideal time to reassess and establish new objectives.
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"It's a chance to start fresh and concentrate on new goals, whether it's improving your health, saving money, learning new skills, or pursuing other passions.
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"Breaking down larger goals into smaller, manageable steps can significantly increase your chances of success."
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Cooke said many individuals are prioritising their physical and mental well-being in the coming year.
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"Prioritising sleep and striving for a healthier work-life balance can significantly enhance productivity, performance, and overall life satisfaction.
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"Remember, meaningful change takes time. Don't expect immediate improvements.
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"Celebrate the small victories along the way – consistent effort, even in small doses, can lead to remarkable results."
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The data found 85% of Australians – equivalent to 17.8 million people – have set a financial goal for 2025.
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Saving more money (52%), spending less (32%), and reducing expenses (24%) are the top financial goals Aussies have set.
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Investing more (17%), building up an emergency fund (16%), and finding ways to increase earnings (14%) are also priorities for many in the new year.
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The research found 11% want to improve their financial literacy, while 10% vow to pay off their credit card.
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Cooke said as many individuals seek to address rising living costs, a new year presents an opportunity to cultivate sound financial habits.
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"Finder research shows that Australian investors are more likely to set goals, budget and take risks.
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"Creating a budget and identifying unnecessary expenses and spending is key.
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"Setting specific financial goals to save for, such as a vacation, a down payment on a property, or an emergency fund, can jumpstart your journey.
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"Having clearly defined objectives can provide crucial motivation and keep you on course towards achieving your financial aspirations," Cooke said.
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What are your New Year's resolutions for 2025?
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| Eat more healthy | 39% |
| Improve fitness | 37% |
| Lose weight | 33% |
| Travel overseas | 20% |
| Sleep more | 17% |
| Be more sustainable | 9% |
| Work less / have a better work/life balance | 9% |
| Renovate my house | 8% |
| Volunteer | 7% |
| Change my job | 6% |
| Quit smoking | 5% |
| Start meditating | 5% |
| Move interstate / overseas | 5% |
| Find love | 5% |
| Take more risks | 3% |
| Quit gambling | 3% |
| Quit vaping | 2% |
| Quit drinking | 2% |
| Other | 2% |
| I'm not going to have any resolutions | 26% |
| Source: Finder survey of 1,010 respondents, December 2024 |  |
What are your top financial goals for 2025?
| Save more money | 52% |
| Spend less money | 32% |
| Reduce expenses | 24% |
| Invest more | 17% |
| Build up an emergency fund | 16% |
| Find ways to increase my earnings (e.g. second job, get a pay rise, start a business) | 14% |
| Improve my overall financial literacy | 11% |
| Pay off my credit card | 10% |
| Pay off mortgage | 10% |
| Buy a car | 9% |
| Buy cryptocurrency | 7% |
| Buy a home | 7% |
| Save for a home deposit | 5% |
| Pay off my BNPL debt | 5% |
| Pay off other personal debt (e.g. student loan, personal loan, car loan, etc) | 4% |
| Other | 2% |
| Source: Finder survey of 1,010 respondents, December 2024 | |
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Sources
Methodology
- Finder's Consumer Sentiment Tracker is a monthly recurring nationally representative survey of more than 60,000 respondents.
- Figures in this release are based on 1,010 respondents from December 2024.
- The Consumer Sentiment Tracker is owned by Finder and operated by Qualtrics.
- The survey has been running monthly since May 2019.
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