ABCDiamond, Author at Britzinoz

Record Fall in ATM use

The use of ATM machines in Australia has seen a record fall, but at the same time the use of the “cashback” option at the shops has also seen a record rise. Some useful tips are at: http://www.bankers.asn.au/default.aspx?ArticleID=1446 example: Tips… Read the rest

School Fees on 475 Visa

School Fees and the Offshore Skilled – Regional Sponsored (subclass 475) Visa New South Wales No Temporary Residents Program Fees are payable for children of 475 Visa holders, therefore it is the same cost as Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents.… Read the rest

Unemployment in Australia

Australian Seasonally Adjusted Unemployment rates, for Full Time Workers: Males Females Apr-2009 5.31% 6.01% May-2009 5.88% 6.28% Jun-2009 5.96% 6.47% Jul-2009 6.03% 6.28% Aug-2009 5.75% 6.54% Sep-2009 5.72% 6.78% Oct-2009 5.83% 6.60% Nov-2009 5.63% 6.48% Dec-2009 5.42% 6.23% Jan-2010 4.97%… Read the rest

House Prices

A perspective on house price changes between 2003 and 2009. These two actual examples show a great similarity between the prices in these two areas. Australia This house in Sydney West was $380,000 in 2003, and was bank valued in… Read the rest

Average Mortgages in Australia

Average Existing Mortgages in Australia

The following figures show the average existing Australian Home Mortgage in April 2009, against the average Male Full time wage for each State. NT $275,700 equal to 4.12 times Male income of $66,877 NSW $283,300… Read the rest

Established House Prices in Australia

Information released on February 1st, 2010 by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows the following: Over the year to December 2009, preliminary estimates show that the price index for established houses for the weighted average of the eight capital cities… Read the rest

Crime Rates from NationMaster

A very large selection of crime rates is available at www.nationmaster.com. The following is a selection of crime numbers for 2008 compared to the populations of the UK and Australia. The original figures were found at the Nationmaster website, links… Read the rest

Speeding Fines and Demerit Points in Western Australia

The following Speeding fines and Demerit points were valid in 2009, and published on the Western Australia Office of Road Safety website. Fine Demerit Points Km/h over the speed limit $75 0 Not more than 9 km/h $150 2 More… Read the rest

Unemployment Rate 2009

2009 Australian Unemployment Rates The following figures have been obtained from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Males looking for Full Time Work, Seasonally Adjusted: Jan-2009 4.64% Feb-2009 5.07% Mar-2009 5.47% Apr-2009 5.30% May-2009 5.86% Jun-2009 5.95% Jul-2009 6.04% Aug-2009 5.76%… Read the rest

Unemployment Rate December

Unemployment Rate – for December each year. Males looking for full-time work, Seasonally Adjusted Dec-1978 5.325% Dec-1979 4.852% Dec-1980 4.826% Dec-1981 4.854% Dec-1982 9.058% Dec-1983 9.306% Dec-1984 8.219% Dec-1985 7.110% Dec-1986 7.961% Dec-1987 7.055% Dec-1988 6.040% Dec-1989 5.237% Dec-1990 7.719%… Read the rest

Quality of Life Index 2010

The results for the annual Quality of Life Index have been published with France gaining number One position. Australia came in at number Two, with the UK at position 25. The Nine factors used were: Cost of Living (15%) Culture… Read the rest

SPF Sun Protection Factor ratings

Australia has a maximum Sun Protection Factor rating of 30+, but other countries have higher ratings, why ? A quotation from the Cancer Council will start us off: The SPF is a laboratory derived ratio which measures the increased amount… Read the rest

Cars Used Car Prices

It is commonly stated that Used Car prices in Australia are much higher than in the UK. This may vary depending on the type, and the age of the cars being compared. Two examples are shown here, one being a… Read the rest

Obesity and Overweight

Overweight and Obesity Statistics: Australia The 2007-08 Australian National Health Survey 61.4% of the Australian population are either overweight or obese www.health.gov.au/internet/healthyactive/publishing.nsf/Content/overweight-obesity United Kingdom The 2008 Health Survey for England (HSE) data shows that: 61.4% of adults (aged 16 or… Read the rest

DAB Radios

2009 Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) and DAB+ Australia uses the new DAB+ radio system Australian commercial digital radio services became available from the middle of 2009 in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide. What is the difference between DAB and… Read the rest

Home Repossessions

Following the Global Financial Crisis the numbers of home repossessions in each country has been rising. To try to compare the actual numbers, I have located some newspaper reports as follows: United Kingdom – about 787 home repossessions in the… Read the rest

UK Right of Abode ID cards

The United Kingdom is in the process of issuing “Right of Abode” Identity cards to people with the right of abode in the UK. This link shows who is entitled to a Right of Abode in the United Kingdom www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply/infs/inf12rightofabode… Read the rest

Cars New Car Prices

Comparison of New Car prices between Australia and United Kingdom In general European cars that are imported to Australia will be more expensive than they are locally in the UK. The same applies to Australian cars that are imported into… Read the rest

Economy

Household income by percentage share: Australia: Lowest 10% receive 2% of all income Middle 80% receive 72.6% of all income Highest 10% receive 25.4% of all income (1994) UK: Lowest 10% receive 2.1% of all income Middle 80% receive 69.4%… Read the rest

Rain

Average rain in the UK compared to average rainfall in Australia. UK Kent, Monthly Rainfall in mm’s Jan-09 81 Feb-09 64.2 Mar-09 41.6 Apr-09 28.2 May-09 31.2 Jun-09 27 Jul-09 42.9 Aug-09 14 Sep-09 18.6 Oct-09 71.6 Nov-08 111 Dec-08… Read the rest