Dogs are still the most popular flatmate It’s official, the country’s gone to the dogs. And cats. And, apparently, reptiles. According to Pets in Australia: A National Survey of Pets and People  by Animal Medicines Australia, Aussies are now outnumbered by their pets. As of March 2025, an estimated 31.6 million domesticated creatures are roaming, swimming or snoozing across 7.7 million Australian households. That’s 73% of homes, up from 69% in 2022 and significantly above the