1/46The Great Aussie Debate results are in. Picture: news.com.au
Australia’s biggest argument finally settled
Our survey of more than 50,000 Aussies has revealed where we stand. Here are the full results of news.com.au’s Great Aussie Debate 2025.
2/46Plenty of Aussies still love using cash. Picture: news.com.au
3/46The majority of Australians believe in some tough love. Picture: news.com.au
4/46Overseas travel is a priority for a lot of the nation. Picture: news.com.au
5/46Sealed section worthy answers. Picture: news.com.au
6/46Great Aussie debate results. Picture: news.com.au
7/4627% of people surveyed received a payrise that met their expectations. Picture: news.com.au
8/46The “rich” salary marker. Picture: news.com.au
9/4661% of people surveyed want to have sex more than they currently do. Picture: news.com.au
10/46Best party policies are the winner. Picture: news.com.au
11/46Bluey is unsurprisingly our most popular export. Picture: news.com.au
12/46A massive 70% of people would choose not to vote if it wasn’t compulsory. Picture: news.com.au
13/4621% of people say they sometimes struggle getting medical professionals to take them seriously. Picture: news.com.au
14/46Mental health issues affect just over half of the people surveyed. Picture: news.com.au
15/46Electric vehicles are on the cards for only 15% of the nation. Picture: news.com.au
16/46The hard hitting shower time questions we all need to know. Picture: news.com.au
17/46Is Halloween a welcome celebration in Australia? Picture: news.com.au
18/46A very close split opinion on the Melbourne Cup. Picture: news.com.au
19/46Dutton was at 63% at the time of the survey earlier this year. Picture: news.com.au
20/46Meat pies and vegemite for the win. Picture: news.com.au
21/46AFL is the clear winner. Picture: news.com.au
22/46The correct answer prevailed. Picture: news.com.au
23/46Relationship habits were also surveyed. Picture: news.com.au
24/46The saucy work colleague questions. Picture: news.com.au
25/46The bulk of Australians don’t have a HECS debt. Picture: news.com.au
26/46How much HECS debt people have to repay. Picture: news.com.au
27/46Working from home productivity is split. Picture: news.com.au
28/46More than half of Aussies questioned are still in pursuit of the Australian dream. Picture: news.com.au
29/461-2 days at home pleases most. Picture: news.com.au
30/46Let the people stay sun safe. Picture: news.com.au
31/46Gen Z are the least favoured workmates. Picture: news.com.au
32/46Rough sex play survey results of Aussies. Picture: news.com.au
33/46The bulk of Aussies have never used a buy now, pay later service. Picture: news.com.au
34/46Savings habits of Aussies are revealed. Picture: news.com.au
35/46Do Aussies answer work calls after hours? Picture: news.com.au
36/46Is an OnlyFans subscription considered cheating? Picture: news.com.au
37/46Most people do pick up after their dogs, but a shocking 3% don’t care. Picture: news.com.au
38/46Shoes on or off? Picture: news.com.au
39/46How much income is spent on rent/mortgage? Picture: news.com.au
40/4664% of Aussies surveyed already own their home. Picture: news.com.au
41/46Aussies think people are becoming less sexist. Picture: news.com.au
42/46Is calling someone ‘white’ racist? Picture: news.com.au
43/4654% said Baby Boomers had it easier buying their first home compared to Millenials. Picture: news.com.au
44/46Valentine’s Day isn’t popular with a lot of Australians. Picture: news.com.au
45/46Most people don’t care what others wear at the beach, while 30% do. Picture: news.com.au
46/46Do you still love Australia Day? Picture: news.com.au
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