Saving on energy costs this summer
Air conditioner running costs, household energy use, average energy bills and more.
Summer savings
Feeling the heat? Get help lowering your household bills this summer.
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Preparing for potential emergencies
Sort out your insurance so you're prepared for bushfires, floods and other natural disasters.
Summer statistics and cost of living
Find out more about soaring summer costs, household habits and the cost of living.
Your big household bills
Energy
How much does it cost to run your air conditioner during summer?
Staying cool can cost anywhere from $133 to $720 depending on where you live, but there are ways to lower your energy bills.
Energy
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Energy
Find out how your energy consumptions compares to other households.
Our expert says
"It's a good idea to stack up on energy-saving habits to avoid spending a lot on electricity over the summer period. This includes turning off appliances by the wall, keeping the blinds down to keep your home from warming up too much and using a fan instead of the air con where possible. Combine all of this with finding the best electricity deal so you can supercharge your savings."
The cost of living pressure experienced by Australian households is still fairly high. That's why it's so important to stay on top of your household bills.
Preparing for emergencies
Home Insurance
Bushfires: Do you have the right insurance and survival plan for summer?
Are you ready for this summer's bushfire season?
Home Insurance
Most home insurers automatically cover floods but make sure you take out cover at least 72 hours before an event.
Home Insurance
Compare policies that cover bushfires, including smoke damage and accommodation due to evacuation.
Our expert says
"59% of Australians within a 10km radius don't have a bushfire survival plan and just 47% Aussies have bushfire and flood protection included in their home insurance. If you're yet to take out home and contents insurance, now is the time to do so. When you take out a home insurance policy, you won't be covered for bushfire damage claims in the first 72 hours."
Cost of living and key summer statistics
Car Insurance
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Car Insurance
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Insights
Finder's Cost of Living Pressure Gauge measures the financial stress experienced by Australian households.
Home Insurance
Every bushfire season is different, but there has been a general movement upwards in the severity of the bushfire seasons that Australia experiences.
Energy
Australians will spend an estimated $2.9 billion cooling their homes over the summer months.
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