Personal loan statistics in October 2026
- The lowest unsecured rate is 5.76% and the average is 10.98%.
- The lowest secured rate is 5.67% and the average is 9.36%.
- The average Australian is carrying $20,139 in personal loans (including car loans).
- Most people take out personal loan terms of 4 years.
- 28% of people say they're concerned by the amount of debt they have. *The information in this update comes from Finder's loans database and Consumer Sentiment Tracker. Information is correct as of October 2026.



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