ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence virtually unchanged at 84.2 in mid-March, with the biggest boost in Queensland

Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 26-Mar-25

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence was virtually unchanged at 84.2 in the week to 23 March. The index was unchanged in New South Wales and Victoria, but it increased the most in Queensland following the return to normal after the devastating Cyclone Alfred earlier in the month. Consumer Confidence is now 1.1 points above the same week a year ago (83.1), although it is now 2.4 points below the 2025 weekly average of 86.6. Now 21% of Australians (down 1ppt) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 49% (up 2ppts) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 31% (unchanged) of Australians expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 32% (down 1ppt) expect to be ‘worse off’. Now 8% (unchanged) of Australians expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 32% (also unchanged) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, 26% (up 2ppts) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 43% (unchanged) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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RBA interest rate bounce in February is short-lived as ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence down 2.1pts to 87.7

Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 5-Mar-25

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence fell 2.1pts to 87.7 in the week to 2 March, after a significant increase the week before following the Reserve Bank’s decision to cut official interest rates. However, Consumer Confidence is now 6.1 points above the same week a year ago (81.0), but only 0.6 points above the 2025 weekly average of 87.1. A look at Consumer Confidence by State shows decreases in New South Wales, Queensland, and Western Australia, but small increases in Victoria and South Australia. Now 23% of Australians (up 1ppt) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 47% (up 3ppts) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 34% (down 3ppts) of Australians expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 29% (up 2ppts) expect to be ‘worse off’. Now 10% (down 1ppt) of Australians expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 26% (unchanged) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, 24% (unchanged) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items (the equal lowest figure for this indicator since before the Black Friday sales period), while 44% (also unchanged) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence jumps 4.7pts to 89.8 after the Reserve Bank cuts interest rates for the first time since 2020

Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 26-Feb-25

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence rose 4.7pts to 89.8 in the week to 23 February, after the Reserve Bank cut interest rates by 0.25% to 4.1%. Consumer Confidence is now 6.6 points above the same week a year ago (83.2), and 2.7 points above the 2025 weekly average of 87.1. A look at Consumer Confidence by State shows increases in all States, with the largest increase in Western Australia and increases of at least 3 points in the other States. Now 22% of Australians (up 2ppts) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 44% (down 6ppts) say their families are ‘worse off’ (the lowest figure for this indicator since January 2023). Looking forward, 37% (up 5ppts) of Australians expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year (the highest figure for this indicator since January 2022), while 27% (down 4ppts) expect to be ‘worse off’ (the lowest figure for this indicator since May 2022). Now 11% (up 1ppt) of Australians expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 26% (down 3ppts) expect ‘bad times’ (the lowest figure for this indicator since April 2022). Meanwhile, 24% (unchanged) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items (the equal lowest figure for this indicator since before the Black Friday sales period), while 44% (down 1ppt) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence drops 1.6pts to 85.1 in the week before key Reserve Bank meeting on interest rates

Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 19-Feb-25

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence fell 1.6pts to 85.1 in the week to 16 February, due to rising concerns about personal finances and the Australian economy over the next year. Consumer Confidence is now 2.3 points above the same week a year ago (82.8), but 1.6 points below the 2025 weekly average of 86.7. A look at Consumer Confidence by State shows a mixed result, with decreases in Victoria, Western Australia and South Australia, virtually unchanged in New South Wales, and increasing in Queensland. Now 20% of Australians (up 1ppt) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 50% (up 2ppts) say their families are ‘worse off’ (the highest figure for this indicator so far this year). Looking forward, 32% (down 2ppts) of Australians expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year (the lowest figure for this indicator so far this year), while 31% (up 3ppts) expect to be ‘worse off’. Now 10% (down 1ppt) of Australians expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 29% (up 1ppt) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, 24% (down 2ppts) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items (the lowest figure for this indicator since before the Black Friday sales period), while 45% (up 1ppt) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence drops 1.8pts to 86.7 in early February

Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 12-Feb-25

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence fell 1.8pts to 86.7 in the week to 9 February, with rising concerns about the Australian economy driving the decline. Consumer Confidence is now 4.1 points above the same week a year ago (82.6), and just 0.2 points below the 2025 weekly average of 86.9. A look at Consumer Confidence by State shows decreases in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and South Australia, while the index increased sharply in Western Australia. Now 19% of Australians (down 1ppt) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year (the lowest figure for this indicator since July 2024), while 48% (up 2ppts) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 34% (up 1ppt) of Australians expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 28% (unchanged) expect to be ‘worse off’. Now 11% (unchanged) of Australians expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 28% (up 1ppt) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, 26% (down 1ppt) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 44% (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 increases 2.5pts to 88.5 after the long weekend – its highest since May 2022

Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 5-Feb-25

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence rose 2.5pts to 88.5 in the week to 2 February. Consumer Confidence is now 4.7 points above the same week a year ago (83.8), and 1.5 points above the 2025 weekly average of 87.0. A look at Consumer Confidence by State shows increases in Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, and South Australia while the index was virtually unchanged in New South Wales. Now 20% of Australians (unchanged) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 46% (down 2ppts) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 33% (down 1ppt) of Australians expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 28% (down 1ppt) expect to be ‘worse off’. Now 11% (up 1ppt) of Australians expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months (the highest figure for this indicator since July 2024), while 27% (unchanged) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, 27% (up 2ppts) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 44% (down 3ppts) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence virtually unchanged at 86.0 for Australia Day long weekend

Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 30-Jan-25

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence was virtually unchanged at 86.0 in the week to 26 January. Consumer Confidence is now 3.5 points above the same week a year ago (82.5), and 3.1 points above the 2024 weekly average of 82.9. A look at Consumer Confidence by State shows increases in the two largest States of New South Wales and Victoria, but declines elsewhere in Queensland, Western Australia, and South Australia. Now 20% of Australians (down 1ppt) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 48% (unchanged) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 34% (unchanged) of Australians expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 29% (down 2ppts) expect to be ‘worse off’. Now 10% (up 1ppt) of Australians expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 27% (unchanged) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, 25% (unchanged) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 47% (up 1ppt) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence drops 1.3pts to 85.8 as buying intentions drop for a second straight week

Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 22-Jan-25

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence fell 1.3pts to 85.8 in the week to 19 January. However, Consumer Confidence is now 1.4 points above the same week a year ago (84.4), and 2.9 points above the 2024 weekly average of 82.9. A look at Consumer Confidence by State shows decreases in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, whilst remaining unchanged in Western Australia and South Australia. Now 21% of Australians (down 1ppt) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 48% (down 1ppt) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 34% (unchanged) of Australians expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 31% (up 3ppt) expect to be ‘worse off’. Now 9% (down 1ppt) of Australians expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 27% (down 2ppts) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, 25% (down 2ppts) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 46% (unchanged) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence virtually unchanged at 87.1 in mid-January as buying sentiment softens

Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 15-Jan-25

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence was virtually unchanged at 87.1 in mid-January, sustaining most of the traditional ‘New Year’s bump’. Consumer Confidence is now 2.7 points above the same week a year ago (84.4), and 4.2 points above the 2024 weekly average of 82.9. A look at Consumer Confidence by State shows small increases in New South Wales, Western Australia and South Australia, a decline in Victoria and unchanged in Queensland. Now 22% of Australians (up 1ppt) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 49% (up 3ppts) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 34% (up 1ppt) of Australians expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 28% (down 1ppt) expect to be ‘worse off’ (the lowest figure for this indicator since January 2023). Now 10% (up 1ppt) of Australians expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 29% (unchanged) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, 27% (down 1ppt) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 46% (up 4ppts) 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 up 3.6pts to 87.5, highest start to New Year for three years since 2022

Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 8-Jan-25

ANZ-Roy Morgan Consumer Confidence rose 3.6pts to 87.5 in in early January, with the traditional ‘New Year’s bump’. Consumer Confidence is now 2.7 points above the same week a year ago (84.8), and 4.6 points above the 2024 weekly average of 82.9. A look at Consumer Confidence by State shows increases in the four largest States of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland and Western Australia, but a decline in South Australia. Now 21% of Australians (unchanged) say their families are ‘better off’ financially than this time last year, while 46% (down 3ppts) say their families are ‘worse off’. Looking forward, 33% (up 2ppts) of Australians expect their family to be ‘better off’ financially this time next year, while 29% (down 3ppts) expect to be ‘worse off’. Now 9% (down 1ppt) of Australians expect ‘good times’ for the Australian economy over the next 12 months, while 29% (down 1ppt) expect ‘bad times’. Meanwhile, 28% (up 3ppts) of Australians say now is a ‘good time to buy’ major household items, while 42% (down 5ppts) say now is a ‘bad time to buy’.

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