It is without doubt, Australians love household pets. To have a companion, a friend and a family member are just some of the feelings Australians have towards their household pet.
According to the World Animal Foundation, there are more than 28.7 million pets in Australia, with 6.9 million households owning a pet today. We hold one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world.
There is an increasing trend with many younger adults owning pets. When meeting younger adults, it’s not uncommon to hear them say they prefer a pet to having a child. Many mature aged adults have warmed to having household pets. They are a great companion once your children have grown up and left home.
Here are the most popular household pets in Australia:
- Dogs
- Cats
- Fish
- Birds
- Rabbits
- Turtles
- Horses
- Snake
- Ferret
- Bearded Dragon
An image of a bunny rabbit. A popular household pet.
It’s amazing how many types of animals are living with us at home. The team at Crest Property Investments top two favourites were dogs and rabbits. Dogs are active, fun and full of unconditional love. Rabbits are low maintenance, clean and take up little space at home.
We would love to hear what household pets you have or what you would like.
August 2020
