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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.

The Cost of Hosting

A new survey by iSelect explores the average cost of hosting events at home – and how many people had things go wrong while hosting.

The Supermarket Price Gap

From budget to premium supermarkets, discover where real grocery savings can be made across Australia, the US and the UK.

Energy Efficient Homes

We analysed a number of factors to determine Australia’s most energy-efficient places to live.

Cheapest power hours

iSelect uncovered how much Australians could save by running appliances during off-peak hours.

The best cities for energy conscious home buyers

Read our report on the best places to buy eco homes, with insights on energy efficient homes, renewable energy homes and the cost of energy by location.

Countries paying the most (and least) for electricity per square metre

New research shows how dwelling size reshapes the cost of electricity for households around the world.

Delivery Theft Index

In this article, iSelect highlights how the rise in home deliveries has caused an increase in parcel theft. Read on to see which places are most affected.

Australia’s Unhealthiest Sleep Habits 

Discover Australia’s most common unhealthy sleep habits, how they impact wellbeing, and sleep and how they vary by age, gender, and region.

The True Cost of Starting Over After a Break-Up

Ending a relationship isn’t just a heartbreaking time, but it can also be expensive. Our index ranks the most expensive places to move after a breakup.

The most liveable places in Australia

Comprehensive research reveals the most liveable places in Australia and whether where you live affects your health. Read on to find out the findings.

From the driver’s seat to the DJ, who’s in charge on the road?

A new study by iSelect reveals who prefers to be the driver or the passenger, and more importantly, who is in charge of the music.

Moving damage index

Moving house is already stressful, but damaging your belongings can make matters worse. Read our rankings of the most prone areas to moving damage worldwide.

The Most Expensive Places to be Healthy

From weekly groceries to health insurance, new data shows where Australians pay the most to stay well.

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