Survey reveals importance of The Shed
Half of Australian men say women don’t understand the importance of the Great Aussie Shed, the inaugural Bankwest “Shed Index” has found.
The latest Bankwest Social Indicator Report finds that the average Australian shed and its contents are insured for $15,900, while one in three people use their shed as a “dumping ground” for junk.
The Shed Index found – unsurprisingly – that 90% of primary shed users are men. Over half are highly territorial and declare the shed “theirs”.
The report also reveals the humble shed might be a shot in the arm for relationships –three out of four men say their partner doesn’t mind ‘”shed time” while 12% say it’s actually good for the relationship.
Average “shed time” was two hours or less per week for 70% of men, while a clutch of diehard shed dwellers (11%) spent upwards of five hours per week.
Nearly 20% of shed owners are partial to “hanging out” in their shed – 36% have installed a stereo while one in four has a bar fridge.
