Pets and pet care in Australia

Statistics report on pets and pet care in Australia

Pets and pet care in Australia

This report contains information on Australians and their pets, including attitudes to pet ownership from existing owners and non owners, data on the most popular pets, costs associated with ownership, and veterinary care. It also contains information on the Australian RSPCA and data on animal rescue and rehoming, as well as data about the pet insurance industry in Australia.

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Regional overview

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  • Premium Statistic Number of dogs in China 2018-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of cats in China 2018-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of pets per household South Korea 2022, by pet type
  • Premium Statistic Share of pets owned in Japan 2024, by species
  • Premium Statistic Most popular dog breeds in Japan 2024
  • Premium Statistic Most popular cat breeds in Japan 2024

National overview

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  • Premium Statistic Number of pets owned in Australia 2019-2022, by type
  • Premium Statistic Total number of animal owning households in Australia 2019-2022, by type
  • Premium Statistic Average number of animals per household in Australia 2019-2022, by type
  • Premium Statistic Household pet ownership rate in Australia 2022, by type

Consumer attitudes and average costs of pet ownership

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  • Premium Statistic Owner spending on pets Australia 2023
  • Premium Statistic Average monthly price of pet insurance for dogs and cats Australia 2022, by age
  • Premium Statistic Interest in pet ownership in Australia 2022
  • Premium Statistic Desire to have a pet in Australia 2022, by type
  • Premium Statistic Barriers to pet ownership in Australia 2022

Rescue and rehoming

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  • Premium Statistic Breakdown of places pets were acquired Australia 2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of animals received by the RSPCA Australia FY 2017-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of animals reclaimed from the RSPCA Australia FY 2018-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of animals rehomed by the RSPCA Australia FY 2018-2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of animals currently in care with RSPCA Australia FY 2018-2023

Veterinary care

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  • Premium Statistic Number of vet visits in the last 12 months Australia 2022
  • Premium Statistic Average vet bill in Australia 2022, by generation
  • Premium Statistic Average cost of veterinary treatment for common illnesses Australia 2023
  • Premium Statistic Number of animals euthanized by the RSPCA Australia FY 2017-2023
  • Premium Statistic Reasons for euthanasia of dogs by the RSPCA Australia FY 2023, by state or territory
  • Premium Statistic Reasons for euthanasia of cats by the RSPCA Australia FY 2023, by state or territory

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