Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 14-Oct-26

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence rose 0.9pts to 68 in the week to 11 October, recovering slightly after falling by 6.8pts over the previous three weeks. However, Consumer Confidence is now 15pts lower than a year ago (83), and 4.1pts below the 2026 weekly average of 72.1. Analysis by State shows that Consumer Confidence has increased in New South Wales and Victoria, fallen in Queensland and Western Australia, and is virtually unchanged in South Australia. Now 15% of Australians (unchanged) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 55% (down 1ppt) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 19% (down 1ppt) of respondents expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 42% (down 3ppts) expect to be ‘worse off’. Only 5% (unchanged) of respondents expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 45% (down 1ppt) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, just 14% (unchanged) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 47% (also unchanged) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 7-Oct-26

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence fell 3.4pts to 67.1 in the week to 4 October, which is its lowest rating since late May. Consumer Confidence is now 18pts lower than a year ago (85.1), and 5.1pts below the 2026 weekly average of 72.2. Analysis by State shows that Consumer Confidence has decreased in the four largest States of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia, but is up slightly in South Australia. Now 15% of Australians (down 2ppts) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 56% (up 6ppts) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 20% (unchanged) of respondents expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 45% (up 2ppts) expect to be ‘worse off’. Only 5% (down 1ppt) of respondents expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 46% (up 2ppts) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, just 14% (down 2ppts) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 47% (up 3ppts) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 30-Sep-26

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence fell 1.5pts to 70.5 in the week to 27 September, which is its lowest rating since late May. Consumer Confidence is now 15.8pts lower than a year ago (85.3), and 1.8pts below the 2026 weekly average of 72.3. Analysis by State shows that Consumer Confidence has decreased in New South Wales, Western Australia and South Australia, but there have been small increases in both Victoria and Queensland. Now 17% of Australians (down 2ppts) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 50% (unchanged) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 20% (down 4ppts) of respondents expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 43% (up 2ppts) expect to be ‘worse off’. Only 6% (up 1ppt) of respondents expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 44% (unchanged) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, 16% (down 1ppt) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 44% (down 2ppts) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 23-Sep-26

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence fell 1.9pts to 72 in the week to 20 September; Consumer Confidence is now 12.6pts lower than a year ago (84.6), but just 0.4pts below the 2026 weekly average of 72.4. Analysis by State shows that Consumer Confidence has fallen in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, while there have been small increases in both Western Australia and South Australia. Now 19% of Australians (up 2ppts) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 50% (down 1ppt) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 24% (up 1ppt) of respondents expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 41% (up 1ppt) expect to be ‘worse off’. Only 5% (down 3ppts) of respondents expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 44% (up 3ppts) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, 17% (down 2ppts) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 46% (up 3ppts) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 16-Sep-26

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence rose 2pts to 73.9 in the week to 13 September; Consumer Confidence is still 12pts lower than a year ago (85.3), but 1.5pts above the 2026 weekly average of 72.4. Analysis by State shows that Consumer Confidence has increased in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, while it is down in Queensland for a second straight week and unchanged in Western Australia. Now 17% of Australians (up 3ppts) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 51% (down 3ppts) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 23% (up 1ppt) of respondents expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 40% (down 1ppt) expect to be ‘worse off’. Only 8% (up 3ppts) of respondents expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 41% (up 2ppts) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, 19% (up 3ppts) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 43% (up 2ppts) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 9-Sep-26

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence fell 3pts to 71.9 in the week to 6 September; it was the second straight weekly fall after the ABS announced higher-than-expected official inflation for July. Consumer Confidence is now 17.4pts lower than a year ago (89.3), and 0.5pts below the 2026 weekly average of 72.4. Analysis by State shows that Consumer Confidence has decreased in New South Wales, Victoria, and Western Australia for a second straight week, while it is down in Queensland but up slightly in South Australia. Now just 14% of Australians (down 4ppts) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 54% (up 4ppts) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 22% (down 1ppt) of respondents expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 41% (up 1ppt) expect to be ‘worse off’. Only 5% (down 2ppts) of respondents expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 39% (down 1ppt) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, only 16% (down 4ppts) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 41% (down 2ppts) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 2-Sep-26

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence fell 2.6pts to 74.9 in the week to 30 August; Consumer Confidence is now 13.1pts lower than a year ago (88.0), but it is 2.5pts above the 2026 weekly average of 72.4. Analysis by State shows that consumer confidence has decreased in New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia, but it has increased slightly in Queensland. Now 18% of Australians (up 1ppt) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 50% (up 1ppt) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 23% (up 2ppts) of respondents expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 40% (up 3ppts) expect to be ‘worse off’. Only 7% (down 1ppt) of respondents expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 40% (up 5ppts) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, 20% (unchanged) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 43% (up 4ppts) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 26-Aug-26

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence rose 1pt to 77.5 in the week to 23 August; Consumer Confidence is still 8.5pts lower than a year ago (86.5), but it is 5.2pts above the 2026 weekly average of 72.3. Analysis by State shows that consumer confidence is increasing in Western Australia and South Australia, but is virtually unchanged in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. Now 17% of Australians (down 1ppt) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 49% (unchanged) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 21% (down 4ppts) of respondents expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 37% (up 1ppt) expect to be ‘worse off’. Only 8% (up 2ppts) of respondents expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 35% (down 3ppts) expect ‘bad times’ (the best results for these indicators since before the Iran War in late February). Meanwhile, 20% (up 3ppts) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 39% (down 2ppts) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 19-Aug-26

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence rose 1.5pts to 76.5 in the week to 16 August; Consumer Confidence is still 12.9pts lower than a year ago (89.4), although it now 4.4pts above the 2026 weekly average of 72.1. Analysis by State shows a consistent theme, with Consumer Confidence increasing in all five mainland States. Now 18% of Australians (up 2ppts) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 49% (down 2ppts) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 25% (up 2ppts) of respondents expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 36% (down 4ppts) expect to be ‘worse off’. Only 6% (down 1ppt) of respondents expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 38% (up 1ppt) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, 17% (down 2ppts) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 41% (down 3ppts) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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