The most popular cars in Australia, by age group

A recent study has identified the most popular cars in Australia by age group – with some models showing cross-generational appeal.

A recent study has revealed Australia’s most popular cars broken down by age group – with certain types of cars showing universal and enduring appeal, while one model was found to rule them all, regardless of demographic.

The study by comparison site Compare the Market used data from Australians who have quoted and compared car insurance policies through its website between 1 July 2023 and 1 July 2024.

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While VFACTS data suggests new car buyers in Australia overwhelmingly opt for dual-cab utes, insurance data shows that the rest of the driving population actually favours hatchbacks – with the trusted Mazda 3 and Toyota Corolla each making multiple appearances across age groups.

Some interesting outliers on the list of most popular cars include the discontinued Holden Commodore, which hasn’t been made since 2020, the Ford Falcon, which ended production in 2016, and the Mitsubishi Lancer, which has not been on sale in the country since 2017.

Here are the most popular cars in Australia, split by age group.

Drivers 25 and under

  1. Mazda 3
  2. Hyundai i30
  3. Toyota Corolla
  4. Toyota HiLux
  5. Holden Commodore

According to insurance quote data from Compare the Market, that the Mazda 3 is the most popular car for young people aged 25 or under.

The Hyundai i30 took second place among the younger drivers on the road, while the Toyota Corolla took third place.

Surprisingly, drivers aged 25 or younger are keeping the Ford Falcon alive. The now-defunct model sits at number nine in this age group, while the Holden Commodore also made a surprise appearance at number five on the list.

The Mitsubishi Lancer, which has not been sold in Australia since 2017, shocked us by being number seven on the list for this age group.

Drivers 26-35

  1. Toyota Corolla
  2. Mazda 3
  3. Hyundai i30
  4. Toyota Camry
  5. Toyota HiLux

The 26- to 35-year-old age group shares many similarities with the 25-and-under group. The Corolla took the top spot, while the Mazda 3 and Hyundai i30 took second and third, respectively.

The HiLux made yet another appearance in the top five but was beaten by the Toyota Camry, while Australia’s best-selling new car, the Ford Ranger, sat at number six on the list for this age group.

Drivers 36-45

  1. Toyota Corolla
  2. Mazda 3
  3. Toyota Camry
  4. Ford Ranger
  5. Toyota RAV4

If you’ve noticed a trend so far, you’re not imagining things – Australians love their Toyota Corollas and Mazda 3s.

However, this age group marks the first time the Ford Ranger cracks the top five, despite being the best-selling new car in Australia for 2023. The Toyota RAV4 also pops up in the top five for this group.

Sitting down at number 10 on the list is the Toyota Kluger, and the 36- to 45-year-old age group is the only one to contain this large SUV.

Drivers 46-55

  1. Toyota Corolla
  2. Mazda 3
  3. Toyota HiLux
  4. Ford Ranger
  5. Hyundai i30

Once again, the Toyota Corolla and the Mazda 3 sit in first and second spots, respectively, in the 46- to 55-year-old age groups. The HiLux creeps up to third place, bumping the Ford Ranger and the Hyundai i30 down to fourth and fifth, respectively.

The Holden Commodore also makes another appearance in this age group, with the old Australian sedan sitting in seventh place on the list.

Drivers 56-65

  1. Toyota Corolla
  2. Mazda 3
  3. Ford Ranger
  4. Toyota HiLux
  5. Hyundai i30

The 46- to 55-year-old category shares quite a lot of similarities, bar the change in position between HiLux and Ranger. The Toyota Corolla and the Mazda 3 still remain on top.

The Holden Commodore, sitting at number eight on the list, is still battling with its current-day car rivals, while the Toyota LandCruiser makes its maiden appearance in this age group.

Drivers 66 and up

  1. Toyota Corolla
  2. Mazda 3
  3. Hyundai i30
  4. Toyota RAV4
  5. Toyota Camry

For the older age group, the HiLux and Ranger are retiring from the top five on the list in lieu of the RAV4 and Camry.

The Ranger and the HiLux were bumped down to eighth and ninth on the list, respectively. The Subaru Forester made its debut at number seven in the top 10.

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