Just 12 Percent of Australian Consumers Concerned About Climate Change: Survey
The McKinsey ConsumerWise report finds rising living costs are the dominant concern, driving consumers to cut spending across all categories except fuel.
TL;DR
- Australian consumers are less concerned about climate change compared to other major Asian economies.
- A McKinsey & Company study surveyed consumers in Australia, China, India, Japan, and South Korea.
- In Australia, concern about climate change dropped from 19% to 12% in the second quarter of 2026.
- In contrast, concern levels were higher in China (25%), India (38%), Japan (20%), and South Korea (23%).
- Global uncertainty and economic pressures are cited as reasons for the decreased concern in Australia.