Are you feeling financially secure right now?
Yes
No this is a new feeling
No and I haven't for quite some time
Do you believe there is a cost of living crisis right now (2023)?
Yes
No
If you are employed, do you feel secure in your job right now?
Yes, my job is secure
Yes, I feel mostly secure
No, I feel insecure in my job
I am unemployed
I am retired
If you are employed, what best describes your employment status?
Full-time
Part-time
Casual
Unemployed
Retired
Have your grocery shopping habits changed?
*
Yes, I now shop specials only
Yes, I'm more conscious of the price
Yes, I go to multiple supermarkets to get the best price
No, my grocery shopping is the same
Does the thought of large bills (such as electricity or rates) cause you more stress and/or anxiety than a year ago?
Yes, I dread them
I feel the same about them as I did this time last year
Which of your bills cause you the most stress?
(Please drag into order)
Mortgage/Rent
Electricity
Gas
Water
Rates
Phone
Internet
Childcare
Car related expenses (excluding petrol)
Do you dine out or buy take away less now than this time last year?
Yes, I dine out less and get less take away
Yes, I dine out less
Yes, I get less takeaway
No, my dining out and takeaway habits are the same
Do you have enough money in your superannuation to retire on?
Yes
No but I have the earning potential to make enough to retire on by mid-sixties
No and I am concerned I won't have enough superannuation to retire on
I am already retired and am self-funded
I am already retired and am on a pension
I am already retired and on a combination of pension and self-funded
Other:
Comments:
Do you add extra money to your superannuation?
Yes
I have done in the past
No
I am already retired and accessing my superannuation
Are you concerned about rising interest rates?
Yes, I am worried my mortgage will become unserviceable
Yes, I don't know how this will affect my finances
No, they have to come down at some point
No, I trust the government will do something about it
Other:
Comments:
Do you believe governing bodies should be doing something to mitigate rising interest rates?
Yes
No
Do you worry you won't make your mortgage repayments?
Yes
Sometimes
Not yet
No
What do you deem as a middle class salary?
$0 to18,200
$18,201 to $45,000
$45,001 to $120,000
$120,001 to $180,000
$180,001 to $250,000
$250,001 and over
Are you concerned about your financial future?
Yes
No
How tough do you feel you're 'doing it' right now? With one being very tough and five being very good.
1
2
3
4
5
Why or why not?
ABOUT YOU (This is all completely anonymous, this information is not identifiable)
What age bracket do you fall into?
0 to 19
20 to 29
30 to 39
40 to 49
50 to 59
60 to 69
70+
What gender do you identify with?
Female
Male
Non-binary
Prefer not to say
Other: