Home Hazards

Common Fire Hazards in the Home
5 min read
With our help, you’ll be able to identify possible fire hazards, and how to prevent and protect your family from fire in the home.
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How to BBQ Safely Outside
6 min read
Australians love a barbecue! And whether it’s a snag from Bunnings or a home-cooked steak you should stay safe with our guide on how to BBQ safely outside.
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Tips to Childproof Your Home
6 min read
While child safety is major priority for parents and carers, it shouldn’t cause a lot of worry or stress. Here’s our tips on how you can childproof your home.
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Home Security

Safe Suburbs Map
Find out how safe your postcode is from property crimes.
10 min read
Buying a new place? Or curious to know how you compare to neighbouring suburbs Choose your state and search your postcode to find out how safe your suburb is from property crime against the rest of the state.
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Tips to Protect your Home from Break-ins
8 min read
Home break-ins carry some very serious consequences. Using these tips you can help protect your home and keep you and your family safe.
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Home Burglary Rates Around the World
12 min read
We sourced national burglary rates from countries around the world and calculated the figure per 100,000 people for every country with available data.
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Storm Season

Get Ready for Storm Season
Find out how to prepare your family, pets, and property.
15 min read
With severe storms striking at any moment do you know how to prepare for storm season? Find out what you can do to get ready for storm season both inside and outside your home.
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Bushfire Myths and Misconceptions
4 min read
From the safety of swimming pools to the speed of flames, there are plenty of bushfire myths out there. One by one, we put them under the microscope.
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Bushfire Preparation Checklist
4 min read
Before bushfire season rolls around, find out how you can minimise the risks to your property, and create your survival plan.
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Flood Preparation Checklist
5 min read
Find out how to prepare for a flood with this checklist from Budget Direct. Learn about flood zones, and what to include in your emergency list if you’re at risk of a flood.
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Latest Research

Home Burglary Survey & Statistics 2021
Just how prevalent are home burglaries in Australia? Get the latest trends, statistics, and prevention methods on the Budget Direct site.
Festive Season Break-in Statistics
Which Australian state do you think is most at risk? Find out which states and cities report the highest number of home break-ins during the festive season.
The Wettest City in Every Country
Budget Direct has used Climate Data to count the number of rainy days per year for 64,429 cities around the world.
Bushfire Preparedness Survey 2021
How ready is the average Australian for bushfire season? Find out how the stats and trends of bushfire preparedness on the Budget Direct website.
Australian Storm Survey & Statistics 2021
Find out how wild weather has affected both Australians’ lifestyles and insurance in our latest storm survey and statistics piece.

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