Consumer Spending & Behaviour

Sydney is set to be thunderstruck, with the major music double header of Metallica and ACDC expected to pump an extra $90m into local businesses, according to new NAB analysis.

14.11.2025

Melbourne is gearing up for an entertainment and excitement bonanza, with the trifecta of the Melbourne Cup carnival, Oasis and Metallica concerts expected to drive a once-in-a-decade boom for local businesses.

28.10.2025

Despite tough conditions and challenges, NSW’s 800,000 small businesses remain resilient and adaptive, with signs of cautious optimism ahead of 2026.

23.10.2025

The September NAB Monthly Business Survey shows business confidence and conditions holding firm, indicating the economy has sustained momentum from earlier in the year.

17.10.2025

Longer evenings aren’t just good for beach walks and backyard BBQs, they’re also great for small businesses with NAB data revealing an 8%* jump in consumer spending after clocks go forward. 

17.10.2025

The nation’s growing appeal to investors as a relatively stable democracy with sound economic fundamentals is attracting enhanced capital flows from around the world, potentially leading to a prolonged period of higher asset valuations.

_24.09.2025

Greater Western Sydney is leading Australia’s next wave of economic growth, with the region outperforming the state in business investment, infrastructure development and community satisfaction. 

_14.08.2025

Melbourne came alive last weekend as the British & Irish Lions rolled into town, bringing tens of thousands of international fans and a multimillion-dollar injection into the local economy.

_28.07.2025 

Aussie teens report feeling confident about their financial skills but are keen to learn more about money outside the classroom, according to new NAB Economics data.  

_21.04.2025

Regional towns across the country are expecting a bumper spending period this Easter as travellers flock to the regions to enjoy an extra-long holiday period. 

 _17.04.2025

Autumn is often one of the more practical periods on Australia’s property calendar. Summer’s distractions are out of the way, and winter’s slowdown hasn’t set in yet.

 _17.04.2025

When Krissie Jones, NAB’s Small Business Banking Executive, took to the stage in Melbourne for a panel event marking International Women’s Day, it was a story about her grandmother that made everyone pause and consider just how far banking – and society – has come.

_12.03.2025

Lovestruck Australians are expected to spend more than $21 million on Valentine’s Day flowers this year but new spending insights from NAB reveal we are a nation of last-minute lovers.

_12.02.2025

Record-breaking crowds at the Australian Open have served up a welcome spending boost to Melbourne’s economy with accommodation the big winner over the last fortnight.

_28.01.2025

_27.01.2025

Gen Z is now the most financially confident generation, leapfrogging Gen X and Boomers as more young Aussies turn to social media for money management tips.

_16.01.2025

Here are some of the most in-demand side hustles to help you grow your income and meet your financial goals faster.

15.01.2025

Aussie holidaymakers have helped boost the fortunes of local businesses across the country’s booming tourism hotspots which have soaked up a surge in peak summer spending.

_11.01.2025

New NAB transaction data shows more than two-thirds of Black Friday sales were made in-store across the four-day Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping period.

_04.12.2024

Even in a higher cost of living environment, Australians are proving time is money as they trim back spending to keep home services like cleaners and gardeners. 

_15.11.2024