Australians are quietly cutting corners on their health, and it’s not just skipping the g ym. Compare the Market’s 2025 Household Budget Barometer reveals. According to the survey, 30% of Aussies admitted to avoiding the dentist over the past year, while one in five have postponed or cancelled a GP visit altogether. Another 17% have delayed routine appointments, such as hearing tests, eye checks, and even cancer screenings. A smaller, but still worrying, 6% have pushed back