ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence increased 3.5 points to 74.7 in first week of August

Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 5-Aug-26

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence rose 3.5 points to 74.7 in the week to 2 August; Consumer Confidence is still 15.9pts lower than a year ago (90.6), but it is now 2.8pts above the 2026 weekly average of 71.9. Analysis by State shows that Consumer Confidence has risen in the three largest States of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland, while falling in Western Australia and South Australia. Now 16% of Australians (unchanged) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 51% (down 1ppt) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 23% (up 3ppts) of respondents expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 39% (down 4ppts) expect to be ‘worse off’. Only 7% (up 1ppt) of respondents expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 41% (unchanged) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, just 18% (up 1ppt) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 40% (down 4ppts) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence drops 4.4 points to 71.2 – lowest rating since mid-June

Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 29-Jul-26

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence fell 4.4 points to 71.2 in the week to 26 July; Consumer Confidence is now 15.5pts lower than a year ago (86.7), and 0.6pts below the 2026 weekly average of 71.8. Analysis by State shows that Consumer Confidence has fallen in the five mainland States of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia and South Australia. Now 16% of Australians (down 1ppt) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 52% (up 1ppt) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 20% (down 2ppts) of respondents expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 43% (up 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 41% (up 2ppts) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, just 17% (down 3ppts) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 44% (up 4ppts) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence is virtually unchanged at 75.6 in mid-July

Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 22-Jul-26

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence was virtually unchanged at 75.6 in the week to 19 July; however, Consumer Confidence is 10.7pts lower than a year ago (86.3), although it is now 3.8pts above the 2026 weekly average of 71.8. Analysis by State shows that Consumer Confidence was driven up by a large increase in New South Wales, but it was unchanged in Victoria and down in Queensland, Western Australia, and South Australia. Now 17% of Australians (up 1ppt) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 51% (unchanged) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 22% (down 2ppts) of respondents expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 39% (unchanged) expect to be ‘worse off’. Only 7% (up 1ppt) of respondents expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 39% (up 2ppts) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, just 20% (up 1ppt) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 40% (down 3ppts) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence up 0.6pts to 75.3 with more confidence about personal finances over the next year

Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 15-Jul-26

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence rose 0.6pts to 75.3 in the week to 12 July; however, Consumer Confidence is 11.2pts lower than a year ago (86.5), but 3.6pts above the 2026 weekly average of 71.7. Analysis by State shows that Consumer Confidence increased marginally in Victoria, Western Australia, and South Australia, was down in Queensland, and unchanged in New South Wales. Now 16% of Australians (up 1ppt) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 51% (unchanged) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 24% (up 2ppts) of respondents expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 39% (down 1ppt) expect to be ‘worse off’. Only 6% (down 1ppt) of respondents expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 37% (down 3ppts) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, just 19% (unchanged) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 43% (up 1ppt) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence down 1.2pts to 74.7 driven by more people concerned about the economy over the next year

Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 8-Jul-26

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence fell 1.2pts to 74.7 in the first week of July; Consumer Confidence is now 13.9pts lower than a year ago (88.6), but 3.2pts above the 2026 weekly average of 71.5. Analysis by State shows that Consumer Confidence increased marginally in Victoria, Queensland and South Australia, but fell in New South Wales and Western Australia. Now 15% of Australians (down 2ppts) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 51% (down 1ppt) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 22% (down 2ppts) of respondents expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 40% (up 1 ppt) expect to be ‘worse off’. Only 7% (up 1ppt) of respondents expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 40% (up 5ppts) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, just 19% (unchanged) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 42% (down 1ppt) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence up 3.1pts to 75.9 driven by more people expecting their finances to be better off next year

Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 1-Jul-26

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence rose 2.1pts to 72.8 in in the week to 28 June, its highest rating since early March. Consumer Confidence is still 10.5pts lower than a year ago (87.2), but 4.5pts above the 2026 weekly average of 71.4. Analysis by State shows that Consumer Confidence increased in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia, but was down slightly in South Australia. Now 17% of Australians (up 1ppt) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 52% (down 1ppt) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 24% (up 2ppts) of respondents expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 39% (down 4 ppts) expect to be ‘worse off’. Only 6% (unchanged) of respondents expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 35% (down 7ppts) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, 19% (down 3ppts) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 43% (up 1ppt) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence up 2.1pts to 72.8 driven by more people saying good time to buy major household items

Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 24-Jun-26

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence rose 2.1pts to 72.8 in in the week to 21 June, its highest rating since early March. Consumer Confidence is still 13.9pts lower than a year ago (86.7), but 1.6pts above the 2026 weekly average of 71.2. Analysis by State shows that Consumer Confidence increased in New South Wales, Queensland, and Western Australia, was unchanged in South Australia, and down in Victoria. Now just 16% of Australians (down 1ppt) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 53% (down 1ppt) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 22% (up 1ppt) of respondents expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 43% (unchanged) expect to be ‘worse off’. Only 6% (unchanged) of respondents expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 42% (down 4ppts) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, 22% (up 3ppts) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 42% (down 2ppts) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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ROY MORGAN LIMITED, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP LIMITED – ASX ANZ

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence is virtually unchanged at 70.7 in mid-June

Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 17-Jun-26

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence was virtually unchanged at 70.7 in mid-June, down 0.1pts from a week ago. However, Consumer Confidence is 14.7pts lower than a year ago (85.4), and just 0.4pts below the 2026 weekly average of 71.1. Analysis by State shows that Consumer Confidence increased in New South Wales, Victoria, and South Australia, but was down in Queensland and Western Australia. Now just 17% of Australians (up 2ppts) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 54% (down 1ppt) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 21% (down 1ppt) of respondents expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 43% (unchanged) expect to be ‘worse off’. Only 6% (unchanged) of respondents expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 46% (up 1ppt) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, 19% (unchanged) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 44% (down 1ppt) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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ROY MORGAN LIMITED, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP LIMITED – ASX ANZ

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence increased 2 points to 70.8 in early June – first time above 70 since early March

Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 11-Jun-26

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence rose 2 points to 70.8 in the week to 7 June; this is the first time the index has been above the mark of 70 for over two months. However, Consumer Confidence is 15.9pts lower than a year ago (86.7), and just 0.4pts below the 2026 weekly average of 71.2. Analysis by State shows that Consumer Confidence increased in New South Wales, and Queensland, but was down slightly in Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia. Now just 15% of Australians (up 1ppt) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 55% (up 1ppt) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 22% (up 4ppts) of respondents expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 43% (unchanged) expect to be ‘worse off’. Only 6% (unchanged) of respondents expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 45% (up 1ppt) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, just 19% (up 3ppts) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 45% (unchanged) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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ROY MORGAN LIMITED, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP LIMITED – ASX ANZ

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence increased 2.7 points to 68.8 in late May – highest rating since early March

Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 3-Jun-26

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence rose 2.7 points to 68.8 in the week to 31 May; this is the highest result since early March. However, Consumer Confidence is 17.6pts lower than a year ago (86.4), but just 2.4pts below the 2026 weekly average of 71.2. Analysis by State shows that Consumer Confidence increased in Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia, but was unchanged in both New South Wales and Queensland. Now just 14% of Australians (up 1ppt) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 54% (down 2ppts) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 18% (down 2ppts) of respondents expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 43% (down 4ppts) 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% (down 3ppts) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, just 16% (up 1ppt) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 45% (down 3ppts) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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ROY MORGAN LIMITED, AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND BANKING GROUP LIMITED – ASX ANZ