Why don't most Australians know their credit score?

According to a SocietyOne survey of 1,596 customers, only 32.8 percent of respondents knew their credit score before checking it with SocietyOne, despite 97.7 percent believing it was important to know. This highlights a major gap between the perceived importance of credit scores and the action people take to actually find out what theirs is.

What percentage of Australians want to improve their credit score?

The SocietyOne survey found that 73.5 percent of respondents wished to improve their credit score and overall finances, and 43.3 percent actively wanted more tips on how to improve their score further. Additionally, 66.3 percent of respondents reported they had already improved their credit score since becoming a SocietyOne customer.

How many Australians were surprised by their credit score result?

The survey revealed that 60.9 percent of respondents were surprised by their credit score result once they received it, indicating that many Australians have little awareness of how their financial behavior affects their creditworthiness. This surprise factor underscores the importance of regularly checking your credit score to stay informed about your financial standing.

SocietyOne survey: Most Australians value, but are still in the dark, on credit