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Each source below is listed with its dates, sample size, method and key findings, newest first, so you can check exactly what a number measures. Survey figures are self-reported by people who have used WhistleOut, so they reflect our users’ experience rather than all Australians.

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WhistleOut Brand Sentiment Survey, May 2026

Key findings

  • WhistleOut users who switched saved an average of $190 a year (average of 51 respondents who switched and recalled their saving).
  • 99% of surveyed users would use WhistleOut again (114 of 115).
  • 97% of surveyed users would recommend WhistleOut to friends and family (112 of 115). The top reasons were saving money (53%) and ease of use (51%).

About the survey

  • Run by: WhistleOut in-house 
  • Dates: 1 May 2026
  • Sample: 1,000 Australians, nationally representative. Findings are based on the 115 respondents who had used WhistleOut.
  • How the $190 average was calculated: 51 respondents who switched and recalled their saving self-reported savings totalling $810 a month, an average of $15.88 a month, or $190 a year. Respondents who couldn’t recall their saving were excluded, and savings over $25 a month were counted as $30 a month.


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