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Real consumers of Australia, profiled by Frequent Research.

Know them by age and gender.

  • CapitalCanberra
  • CurrencyAustralian dollar (AUD)
  • LanguagesEnglish
Explore the panel Get the panel book 78,546profiled consumers33profile tablesA$Australian dollar
  • GenderFemales52.2% · 41,001
  • Age30-4941.8% · 32,832
  • Education (highest level completed)Bachelor's degree25% · 19,637
  • Occupation / Employment StatusFull-Time Employee40.3% · 31,654
  • Marital StatusMarried / Civil Partnership42.3% · 33,225
  • Life Stage / GenerationMillennials (born 1981–1996)33.9% · 26,627
  • Ethnicity / Population BackgroundAustralian / Anglo-Celtic58% · 45,557
  • State / Territory DistributionNew South Wales29.8% · 23,407
  • Annual Household Income (gross, AUD)Middle Household Income · A$90,000 – A$119,99922.4% · 17,594
  • Annual Personal Income (gross, AUD)Middle Income · A$55,000 – A$74,99921.3% · 16,730
  • Home Category (living arrangement)Own Primary Residence55.4% · 43,514
  • Dwelling TypeDetached House36.4% · 28,591
  • Parents of Children (age of youngest child)18+ Years (adult children)26.9% · 21,129
  • AutomotiveMass-Market Car Owners38.8% · 30,476
At a glance

Australia in 7 numbers

  • 78,546profiled consumers in Australia
  • Gender52.2%Females
  • Age41.8%30-49
  • Where they live29.8%New South Wales
  • Occupation40.3%Full-Time Employee
  • Personal income21.3%Middle Income · A$55,000 – A$74,999
  • Technology23.7%iOS Smartphone Users

Who they are

Gender, age, marital status, education and life stage.

Gender

2 groups
  • 47.8%37,545 Males
  • 52.2%41,001 Females

Largest group: Females at 52.2%

Age

5 groups
4.5%3,53513-17 23.5%18,45818-29 41.8%32,83230-49 19.9%15,63150-64 10.3%8,09065+

Largest group: 30-49 at 41.8%

Education (highest level completed)

9 groups
  • Less than secondary / high school13.5%10,604
  • Secondary / high school graduate16.4%12,882
  • Post-secondary vocational / technical training9.6%7,540
  • Some college / university – no degree8.1%6,362
  • Associate / short-cycle tertiary diploma8.9%6,991
  • Bachelor's degree25%19,637
  • Master's degree (MA, MSc, MBA, etc.)14.3%11,232
  • Professional degree (MD, DDS, LLB, JD, etc.)2.8%2,199
  • Doctorate (PhD, EdD)1.4%1,100

Largest group: Bachelor's degree at 25%

Marital Status

5 groups
  • Married / Civil Partnership42.3%33,225
  • Single / Never Married32.7%25,685
  • Divorced7%5,498
  • Widowed / Separated5.9%4,634
  • Living with Partner (Cohabiting)12.1%9,504

Largest group: Married / Civil Partnership at 42.3%

Life Stage / Generation

5 groups
  • Millennials (born 1981–1996)33.9%26,627
  • Gen Z (born 1997–2012)25.2%19,794
  • Gen X (born 1965–1980)23.8%18,694
  • Baby Boomers (born 1946–1964)14.1%11,075
  • Silent Generation (born before 1946)3%2,356

Largest group: Millennials (born 1981–1996) at 33.9%

Work & money

What they do, what they earn and how they bank.

Occupation / Employment Status

11 groups
  • Full-Time Employee40.3%31,654
  • Retired13.4%10,525
  • Part-Time Employee11%8,640
  • Student10.8%8,483
  • Homemaker6%4,713
  • Self-Employed / Contract / Freelance5.7%4,477
  • Unemployed3.4%2,671
  • Disabled / Not Able to Work3.4%2,671
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Largest group: Full-Time Employee at 40.3%

Annual Household Income (gross, AUD)

10 groups
3.5%2,749Very Low Household Income · Below A$39,000 16.5%12,960Low Household Income · A$39,000 – A$64,999 20%15,709Lower-Middle Household Income · A$65,000 – A$89,999 22.4%17,594Middle Household Income · A$90,000 – A$119,999 18.2%14,295Upper-Middle Household Income · A$120,000 – A$159,999 10.9%8,562Comfortable Household Income · A$160,000 – A$209,999 4.9%3,849Affluent Household Income · A$210,000 – A$289,999 1.8%1,414High Household Income · A$290,000 – A$409,999 1.1%864Very High Household Income · A$410,000 – A$649,999 0.7%550Top Household Income Tier · A$650,000 and above

Largest group: Middle Household Income · A$90,000 – A$119,999 at 22.4%

Annual Personal Income (gross, AUD)

10 groups
3.3%2,592Very Low Income · Below A$23,000 13.5%10,604Low Income · A$23,000 – A$38,999 20.5%16,102Lower-Middle Income · A$39,000 – A$54,999 21.3%16,730Middle Income · A$55,000 – A$74,999 16.6%13,039Upper-Middle Income · A$75,000 – A$99,999 11.9%9,347Comfortable Income · A$100,000 – A$129,999 8.2%6,441Affluent Income · A$130,000 – A$179,999 2.7%2,121High Income · A$180,000 – A$259,999 1.2%943Very High Income · A$260,000 – A$419,999 0.8%628Top Income Tier · A$420,000 and above

Largest group: Middle Income · A$55,000 – A$74,999 at 21.3%

Banking & Financial Services

12 groups
  • Debit Card Users16.9%13,274
  • Credit Card Holders15.8%12,410
  • Online / Mobile Banking Users11.8%9,268
  • Home Loan / Mortgage Holders9.5%7,462
  • Digital Wallet / Mobile Money Users8.5%6,676
  • Life Insurance Policy Holders6.8%5,341
  • Personal Loan Holders6.4%5,027
  • Mutual Fund Investors6.3%4,948
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Largest group: Debit Card Users at 16.9%

Home & family

Homes, ownership, children and family life.

Home Category (living arrangement)

5 groups
  • Own Primary Residence55.4%43,514
  • Rent Primary Residence21.4%16,809
  • Live with Family Member(s) in Their Residence12.7%9,975
  • Live in Student / University Accommodation6.3%4,948
  • Other Living Arrangement4.2%3,299

Largest group: Own Primary Residence at 55.4%

Dwelling Type

11 groups
  • 36.4%28,591Detached House
  • 15.6%12,253Semi-Detached House
  • 13%10,211Terraced / Row House / Townhouse
  • 9.4%7,383Bungalow / Single-Storey House
  • 7%5,498Apartment / Flat – with balcony or garden
  • 4.6%3,613Apartment / Flat – no outside space
  • 3.9%3,063Cottage / Farmhouse
  • 3.5%2,749Condominium / Serviced Apartment
  • 2.4%1,885Dormitory / Hostel / Group Quarters
  • 2.3%1,807Other Dwelling Type
  • 1.9%1,492Mobile Home / Caravan

Largest group: Detached House at 36.4%

Parents of Children (age of youngest child)

5 groups
13.9%10,9180-2 Years 17.1%13,4313-6 Years 21.4%16,8097-12 Years 20.7%16,25913-17 Years 26.9%21,12918+ Years (adult children)

Largest group: 18+ Years (adult children) at 26.9%

Parenting, Family & Household Roles

12 groups
  • Household Head / Main Earner17.1%13,431
  • Dual-Income Households15.1%11,860
  • Primary Grocery Shoppers11.2%8,797
  • Children's Education Decision Makers11.2%8,797
  • Household Budget Managers10.6%8,326
  • Single Parents9.7%7,619
  • Multi-Generational Households5.1%4,006
  • New Parents (child under 1 year)4.8%3,770
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Largest group: Household Head / Main Earner at 17.1%

Household Services & Maintenance

9 groups
  • Household Service Decision Makers16.9%13,274
  • Residential Cleaning / Domestic Help Users13.1%10,290
  • Air-Conditioning / Cooling Service Customers12.9%10,132
  • Electrical Repair Service Customers12.1%9,504
  • Home Maintenance & Handyman Service Users11.6%9,111
  • Plumbing Service Customers10.7%8,404
  • Pest-Control Service Customers8.5%6,676
  • Landlords & Property Managers8%6,284
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Largest group: Household Service Decision Makers at 16.9%

Where they live

Regions and background across the country.

Ethnicity / Population Background

8 groups
  • Australian / Anglo-Celtic58%45,557
  • Other European13%10,211
  • South Asian (Indian, Sri Lankan, Pakistani)6%4,713
  • Chinese6%4,713
  • Southeast Asian (Filipino, Vietnamese, Malaysian)6%4,713
  • Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander4%3,142
  • Other ethnic groups / minorities4%3,142
  • Middle Eastern3%2,356

Largest group: Australian / Anglo-Celtic at 58%

State / Territory Distribution

8 groups
  • New South Wales29.8%23,407
  • Victoria26.4%20,736
  • Queensland20.9%16,416
  • Western Australia10.7%8,404
  • South Australia7.1%5,577
  • Tasmania2.2%1,728
  • Australian Capital Territory1.9%1,492
  • Northern Territory1%785

Largest group: New South Wales at 29.8%

What they own & use

Cars, devices, travel, lifestyle and media.

Automotive

  • 38.8%30,476Mass-Market Car Owners
  • 25.1%19,715Car Insurance Policy Holders
  • 9.8%7,698Vehicle Service & Repair Decision Makers
  • 4.9%3,849Vehicle Purchase Intenders (next 12 months)
All 11 groups

Technology & Digital Usage

  • 23.7%18,615iOS Smartphone Users
  • 11%8,640Android Smartphone Users
  • 10.7%8,404Generative AI & Chatbot Users
  • 10.1%7,933Cloud Storage & Productivity App Users
All 11 groups

Travel

  • 18.1%14,217Frequent Domestic Travellers (3+ trips a year)
  • 12.4%9,740International Travellers
  • 12.4%9,740Family Vacationers
  • 9%7,069Weekend / Short-Break Travellers
All 12 groups

Lifestyle & Hobbies

  • 14.5%11,389Holistic Wellness Enthusiasts (spa retreats, detox, wellbeing)
  • 13.5%10,604Gardeners & Home Growers
  • 11.6%9,111DIY & Home Improvement Enthusiasts
  • 10%7,855Eco-Conscious / Sustainable Living Consumers
All 12 groups

Media & Entertainment

  • 20.4%16,023OTT / Subscription Video Streaming Subscribers
  • 12.7%9,975Music Streaming Users
  • 11.1%8,719Book & E-Book Readers
  • 10.9%8,562Free Ad-Supported Video Platform Viewers
All 10 groups

Tobacco, Nicotine & Alcohol Consumers (adults of legal age)

  • 28.3%22,229Non-Tobacco / Nicotine Users
  • 18.9%14,845Beer Consumers
  • 17.5%13,746Wine & Spirits Consumers
  • 11.1%8,719Former Tobacco / Nicotine Users
All 9 groups

Consumer Electronics Ownership & Purchase

  • 17%13,353Laptop / Desktop Computer Owners
  • 15.2%11,939Consumer Electronics Purchase Decision Makers
  • 13.8%10,839Smart TV Owners
  • 10.4%8,169Audio / Headphone Device Owners
All 10 groups

Content Creators & Social Media Influence

  • 21.9%17,202Casual Social Media Content Posters
  • 14.2%11,154Short-Form Video Creators
  • 11%8,640Photo & Visual Content Creators
  • 10.8%8,483Long-Form Video Creators
All 10 groups

Audience profiles

Ready-made audiences for shopping, sport, gaming, beauty, pets, food and health.

Shopping Behaviour & Consumer Preference Sports Interest & Participation Gaming Beauty, Fashion & Personal Care Pet Ownership & Pet Care Food & Beverages (at home) Health, Disability & Healthcare Luxury & Premium Consumer Restaurant & Food Delivery Consumers

Shopping Behaviour & Consumer Preference

  1. Omnichannel Shoppers12.2%9,5832
  2. Online Shoppers18.1%14,2171
  3. Value & Discount Seekers11.4%8,9543
  • Online Shoppers18.1%14,217
  • Omnichannel Shoppers12.2%9,583
  • Value & Discount Seekers11.4%8,954
  • In-Store Shoppers9.7%7,619
  • Fashion & Apparel Shoppers8.1%6,362
  • Brand-Loyal Shoppers7.4%5,812
  • Home & Furnishing Shoppers7.2%5,655
  • Cross-Border Online Shoppers5.9%4,634
  • Impulse Buyers5.5%4,320
  • Subscription / Auto-Replenish Shoppers5.4%4,241
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Profile distributions are modelled estimates for planning and feasibility, built from public demographic and market patterns. They are not a count of individual panel members; feasibility for your exact audience is confirmed for each project.

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