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Delayed Drives 

Which Australian cities are losing the most time and money to commuting congestion?

The Stress Map: Where are people exposed to the most stress?

Here are the most stressed countries in Europe and states in the US and Australia, using data on the causes of stress and mental wellbeing by country.

Spring cleaning mistakes

From dirty air-conditioner filters to neglected fridges, discover which household cleaning tasks could be increasing Australians' energy bills.

Clean energy countries

iSelect runs the numbers for 50 countries across the world, to find which ones are generating the most energy from renewable sources compared to fossil fuels

The Countries Championing the Smoking Decline

As the risks of smoking become even more apparent, these countries are leading the charge in swapping their cigarette habits for healthier alternatives.

The Deadliest Roads: Where are drivers facing the greatest risk?

Explore the deadliest roads across Australia, the US and the UK. We used crash data, hazardous weather and road infrastructure to assess driving risks.

Senior Driver Safety Report

Which regions are the safest for senior drivers? Find the safest locations for senior motorists across Australia, Europe and the United States.

Energy Affordability Index

New research comparing household energy costs with median earnings and cost-of-living data reveals where energy bills hurt most in Australia.

Home heating safety survey

A new survey from iSelect reveals how often Australians accidentally leave heating appliances on without realising, like ovens, stoves, electric blankets and more.

Job satisfaction hotspots

Nobody wants to be stuck in a job they’re not satisfied with, so we researched data to see where workers are the happiest with their roles.

Toughest (and easiest) Australian states for learner drivers

From pass rates and driving lesson costs to required learner hours and licensing periods, iSelect's latest research uncovers the Australian states where learner drivers face the toughest and easiest journeys to earning their P-plates.

The home insurance protection gap

New analysis of home insurance sales data by iSelect shows which suburbs face the biggest insurance gaps and unaffordability risks.

Australian Airport Delay Index

Which Australian domestic airports had the most delayed and cancelled flights in 2025, and how many travellers were impacted.

Pedal power

iSelect calculates how many beginner, amateur and professional cyclists it would take to power Australian homes, an AI data centre, and data centres around the world.

Australia’s cold and flu hotspots

In the winter months in Australia, the risk of catching a cold or flu tends to rise.  With colder temperatures, increased time spent indoors and greater exposure to other people can create ideal conditions for respiratory illnesses to spread.

Most energy-consuming EVs

iSelect has identified the most energy-consuming EV models in Australia for 2026, including estimated annual costs to recharge the vehicles.

Missed Meals Survey

iSelect surveys Australian, Canadian and American adults to find out how many people skip meals on average each week.

The cleaning habits that could be putting homes at risk

We ran a survey to reveal how often people clean household items and how avoiding deep cleaning could be putting homes at risk.

How We Spend Our Mornings

New research by iSelect reveals the habits shaping morning routines in Australia, Canada and the US, broken down by age and gender.

Australia’s fastest growing self-care trends

To find out which self-care products and treatments are most popular in Australia, we've analysed monthly search volume and trends.

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