Australian Fast Food Consumption: 3.6 Times/Week Average (2019)

Per Roy Morgan (2019), Australians eat fast food 3.6 times per week on average—with 20% eating it daily.

Top Items

• Hamburgers: 33%
• Pizza: 28%
• Fried chicken: 22%
• Fish & chips: 18%

Demographic Breakdown

• Men eat more than women
• 18–34 year olds highest frequency (4.5+/week)
• Families with kids > couples/singles
• Lower income correlates with higher frequency

Market Leaders

• McDonald's, KFC, Hungry Jack's (Burger King), Domino's, Subway, Red Rooster, Oporto, Grill'd
• Local chains: Chicken Treat (WA), Chargrill Charlie's, Guzman y Gomez

Health Context

• 67% adults overweight/obese (ABS 2022)
• Fast food = high sodium, saturated fat, refined carbs, low fiber
• Government: Health Star Rating, menu labelling (NSW, ACT, SA, QLD)

Post-COVID Shift

• Delivery apps (UberEats, Menulog, DoorDash) surged 300%+
• Ghost kitchens, virtual brands proliferating
• "Healthier" fast casual (Grill'd, Mad Mex, Poké) growing

Fast food is embedded in Australian food culture—convenient, affordable, heavily marketed. Public health efforts focus on reformulation, labelling, and education.