Why is the AUS Finance Banks August 2026 Report useful and how should I use it?

Why is the AUS Finance Banks August 2026 Report useful? Imagine being able to instantly see your competitors Market Share, Share of Spend and their top performing ad copy so you can effectively benchmark your own performance. Adthena’s PPC Market Share reports provide an instant view of performance insights across hundreds of sub-industries – so you can do just that. How to use the AUS Finance Banks August 2026 Report Think of these reports as a cheat sheet for your industry’s search landscape. Check out this short article for a breakdown of each report and how they can benefit your strategy.

How often is the data updated?

Data within the AUS Finance Banks August 2026 Report is aggregated every month, highlighting the most significant changes from the previous period.

How does Adthena collect this data?

We use observed data from Google’s search results pages. With 20 million Google SERPs indexed per day. Adthena forms a global index of publicly available searches on Google. On top of observed data, our data science models and patented technology expand on the insights through estimated metrics like market share, share of spend, and more. We have 12 years of historical data across industries and our custom-built AI models learn from continuously updated data every day.

How accurate is the AUS Finance Banks August 2026 Report?

The AUS Finance Banks August 2026 Report is powered by Adthena’s Whole Market View, which is the patented technology that drives value for our 300 enterprise customers. Our unique approach to search intelligence ingests Google’s Keyword Planner into its learning models, providing a more accurate and up-to-date view of keyword data compared to traditional panel data methods. With daily data collection and updates, Adthena offers a closer-to-real-time view of the Google Ads auction, enabling timely insights and adjustments. Adthena focuses specifically on Google Ads, providing a deep dive into the channel and offering detailed insights into its workings. By processing 10 TB of new data daily and employing AI and machine learning models to analyze millions of Google Ads searches per second, Adthena provides a comprehensive and in-depth view of the competitive landscape. Learn more about our data. Learn more about our data accuracy

Does this include mobile, desktop and Google Shopping data?

Yes. The AUS Finance Banks August 2026 Report aggregates data from across both device types and Google Shopping.

Who is this AUS Finance Banks August 2026 Report for?

The AUS Finance Banks August 2026 Report is for enterprise brands and agencies who want quick and high-level, historical benchmarks that are easily digestible and reveal insights, trends and market winners relevant to their own industry.

Ask Arlo leverages real-time GenAI to answer customers’ questions about their own search data and receive instant, tailored responses and reports directly within the Adthena platform. With millions of Google SERPs indexed every day, Arlo never misses a trick and makes sure you’re always up to date. Learn more about Ask Arlo.

AUS Finance Banks - PPC Market Share Analysis August 2026

Leveraging Adthena’s Whole Market View, this analysis explores recent trends in Google Ads for the AUS Banks category from the last month. Our Data Analyst, Ask Arlo provides commentary on key findings.

Google AI Overview visibility for Finance Banks AUS

See how often AIOs appear and how search intent is distributed across buying signals.

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AIO Frequency

How often a Google AI overview appears on search terms relevant to this category.

Frequency	Percentage
Frequency	33.7530473389
	66.2469526611

33%

Complex Query Frequency

A complex query is a longer, more detailed search that often contains multiple keywords, specific conditions, or multi-part questions.

Frequency	Percentage
Frequency	52
	48

52%

Search Intent Distribution

Breakdown of search queries by their underlying goal.

Intent	Distribution
Investigational	15%
Transactional	2%
Navigational	16%
Seasonal	0%
Local	2%
Problem Solving	6%

Market Exposure

Share of Clicks for top 10 AUS Finance Banks brands

Here are the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Clicks for the last month.

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Share of Clicks - Last month

Share of Clicks - Last month
Domain	Share of clicks
westpac.com.au	45
stgeorge.com.au	8.12
macquarie.com.au	8.06
greatsouthernbank.com.au	6.92
commbank.com.au	5.55
nab.com.au	4.33
anz.com	3.9
ing.com.au	2.39
bankwest.com.au	1.99
rabobank.com.au	1.92
others	11.82

westpac.com.au - 45%
stgeorge.com.au - 8.12%
macquarie.com.au - 8.06%
greatsouthernbank.com.au - 6.92%
commbank.com.au - 5.55%
nab.com.au - 4.33%
anz.com - 3.9%
ing.com.au - 2.39%
bankwest.com.au - 1.99%
rabobank.com.au - 1.92%
others - 11.82%

Westpac dominates with 45% click share, overshadowing others at 11.82%. St. George and Macquarie follow, while Rabobank trails.

Market Exposure

Share of Spend for the top 10 AUS Finance Banks brands

Curious about your market position? Here you can see the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Spend for the last month.

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Share of Spend - Last Month

Share of Spend - Last Month
Date	anz.com	westpac.com.au	ing.com.au	macquarie.com.au	boq.com.au	bankwest.com.au	commbank.com.au	finder.com.au	stgeorge.com.au	nab.com.au
2026/08/01	7.18%	8.38%	9.01%	6.72%	6.25%	6.04%	5.21%	3.55%	3.9%	10.57%
2026/08/02	7.65%	9.34%	8.18%	8.17%	6.08%	5.73%	3.34%	4.39%	4.36%	12.97%
2026/08/03	9.22%	8.14%	8.78%	7.19%	4.31%	6.85%	4.67%	4.45%	3.92%	10.76%
2026/08/04	5.88%	9.22%	7.36%	7.19%	6.6%	7.45%	4.23%	3.92%	2.95%	17.4%
2026/08/05	8.32%	12.62%	8.77%	10.47%	4.03%	5.78%	5.07%	4.03%	5.36%	2.9%
2026/08/06	10.55%	11.98%	9.06%	9.33%	6.81%	4.62%	6.45%	3.53%	4.66%	2.44%
2026/08/07	9.41%	14.49%	9.86%	8.58%	4.72%	7.51%	5.19%	3.76%	5.06%	2.73%
2026/08/08	9.34%	14.88%	7.82%	8.2%	4.55%	6.91%	4.39%	4.86%	4.17%	3.33%
2026/08/09	12.27%	13.06%	5.35%	8.1%	3.54%	6.09%	5.14%	6.02%	5.34%	4.45%
2026/08/10	8.52%	11.33%	6.02%	10.36%	5.74%	4.73%	5.46%	4.63%	4%	2.94%
2026/08/11	8.03%	13.36%	9.15%	10.22%	4.25%	6.27%	5.79%	4.27%	4.38%	2.71%
2026/08/12	10.08%	11.52%	9.6%	9.47%	5.23%	5.08%	12.74%	4.07%	3.75%	2.02%
2026/08/13	11.92%	12.08%	7.34%	9.84%	3.84%	5.29%	6.19%	4.09%	5.2%	3.3%
2026/08/14	10.92%	13.24%	7.09%	8.55%	4.17%	5.63%	6.23%	4.17%	4.21%	1.95%
2026/08/15	12.67%	13.8%	8.34%	7.74%	4.74%	5.37%	6.17%	5.19%	3.27%	2.15%
2026/08/16	11.86%	12.68%	8.06%	10.14%	4.15%	5.19%	6.7%	4.58%	3.8%	1.94%
2026/08/17	13.19%	12.07%	8.36%	10.64%	3.93%	6.01%	6.43%	5.64%	3.62%	2.37%
2026/08/18	13.71%	10.79%	10.15%	11.46%	6.09%	5.85%	6.2%	4.89%	3.74%	1.68%
2026/08/19	12.96%	12.57%	8.98%	10.96%	3.04%	6.27%	5.84%	6.73%	5.22%	2.33%
2026/08/20	11.2%	14.98%	7.8%	9.55%	5.47%	7.02%	5.82%	4.65%	5.27%	2.57%
2026/08/21	12.99%	10.89%	7.95%	9.3%	7.32%	6.21%	6.09%	3.31%	4.48%	2.71%
2026/08/22	10.37%	11.2%	9.97%	8.54%	9.69%	8.15%	5.67%	2.38%	5.13%	2.07%
2026/08/23	12.18%	11.84%	10.06%	7.65%	9.38%	9.61%	6.35%	2.58%	6.17%	2.06%
2026/08/24	10.75%	11.48%	7.81%	8.05%	7.87%	8.02%	5.14%	3.96%	6.12%	2.39%
2026/08/25	13.25%	12.44%	7.57%	7.15%	5.37%	7.1%	6.3%	3.78%	3.41%	3.34%
2026/08/26	16.53%	16.27%	9.06%	9.7%	2.81%	6.11%	5.98%	3.4%	3.63%	2.83%
2026/08/27	17.06%	12.1%	9.86%	6.73%	4.2%	6.31%	6.29%	3.91%	4.29%	3.33%
2026/08/28	15.45%	12.67%	9.34%	6.37%	3.66%	5.22%	6.44%	3.47%	4.47%	3.09%
2026/08/29	15.53%	13.37%	8.97%	6.31%	6.61%	4.98%	5.4%	2.78%	4.17%	2.42%
2026/08/30	14.79%	12.73%	9.51%	6.05%	6.89%	4.62%	4.88%	3.76%	3.73%	3.03%
2026/08/31	13.12%	12.83%	9.19%	7.79%	6.09%	6.08%	5.43%	4.42%	3.02%	2.72%

anz.com
westpac.com.au
ing.com.au
macquarie.com.au
boq.com.au
bankwest.com.au
commbank.com.au
finder.com.au
stgeorge.com.au
nab.com.au

In August 2026, ANZ’s PPC spend peaked mid-month, reaching 17.06% on the 27th. Westpac maintained a steady presence, while NAB’s early surge dwindled. ING and Macquarie showed fluctuations, ending with moderate shares.

Market Exposure

Competitor Count for AUS Finance Banks

Ever wondered how many competitors you’re up against in your industry? Well look no further, here we can see the number of advertisers bidding over the last month.

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Competitor Count - Last month

Competitor Count - Last month
Date	Competitor Count
2026/08/01	142
2026/08/02	143
2026/08/03	145
2026/08/04	140
2026/08/05	131
2026/08/06	125
2026/08/07	118
2026/08/08	115
2026/08/09	119
2026/08/10	117
2026/08/11	131
2026/08/12	126
2026/08/13	121
2026/08/14	121
2026/08/15	117
2026/08/16	118
2026/08/17	118
2026/08/18	121
2026/08/19	107
2026/08/20	107
2026/08/21	108
2026/08/22	109
2026/08/23	109
2026/08/24	113
2026/08/25	107
2026/08/26	108
2026/08/27	110
2026/08/28	111
2026/08/29	108
2026/08/30	111
2026/08/31	107

August began with 142 advertisers, peaking at 145 on the 3rd. A decline followed, reaching 107 by month’s end.

Campaign Efficiency

Market Loss & Market Gains for AUS Finance Banks

Here we’re looking at the Top 10 biggest industry movers by market share gains and losses for the last 30 days.

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Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month

Market Loss & Market Gains - Last month
Name	Market Trend
macquarie.com.au	1.51%
anz.com	1.04%
greatsouthernbank.com.au	0.95%
stgeorge.com.au	0.83%
ing.com.au	0.27%
bendigobank.com.au	-0.23%
finder.com.au	-0.26%
westpac.com.au	-0.89%
commbank.com.au	-1.21%
nab.com.au	-2.6%

In the past month, macquarie.com.au surged by 1.51%, while nab.com.au dropped by 2.6%. Other notable gains include anz.com at 1.04% and greatsouthernbank.com.au at 0.95%.

Campaign Efficiency

AUS Finance Banks Share of Impressions

Take a look at the Top 10 competitors in the industry by Share of Impressions over the last month.

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Date	westpac.com.au	macquarie.com.au	anz.com	greatsouthernbank.com.au	bankwest.com.au	stgeorge.com.au	ing.com.au	commbank.com.au	finder.com.au	nab.com.au
2026/08/01	22.81%	5.85%	3.96%	4.85%	6.97%	5.43%	5.79%	5.69%	3.05%	8.28%
2026/08/02	25.09%	6.92%	3.93%	4.7%	5.09%	5.88%	4.89%	2.92%	4.08%	11.96%
2026/08/03	21.07%	6.27%	5.56%	4.87%	6.91%	5.4%	4.98%	5.61%	3.9%	9.83%
2026/08/04	23.51%	5.73%	3.32%	4.53%	7.68%	4.01%	4.37%	3.81%	3.71%	14.63%
2026/08/05	30.22%	8.89%	4.61%	4.73%	4.87%	5.88%	4%	5.59%	3.89%	2.17%
2026/08/06	29.05%	7.89%	6.18%	5.37%	4.92%	5.56%	4.19%	6.93%	3.79%	1.08%
2026/08/07	34.22%	7.59%	5.84%	2.53%	6.25%	8.02%	4.09%	5.49%	3.64%	1.14%
2026/08/08	42.95%	5.56%	4.93%	3.57%	6.47%	5.72%	3.67%	3.84%	3.79%	1.06%
2026/08/09	31.44%	7.38%	6.3%	5.53%	4.26%	9.14%	2.47%	4.21%	4.14%	1.61%
2026/08/10	22.64%	11.97%	4.83%	6.39%	4.81%	8.63%	2.77%	5.11%	4.07%	1.48%
2026/08/11	33.15%	7.53%	3.74%	3.74%	6.82%	5.23%	3.69%	5.14%	3.7%	0.92%
2026/08/12	31.26%	8.18%	5.21%	4.68%	4.13%	6.36%	4.08%	10.33%	2.96%	0.95%
2026/08/13	30.87%	8.76%	5.63%	6.29%	4.73%	7.91%	3.31%	5.22%	2.94%	2.89%
2026/08/14	31.24%	8.31%	5.64%	6.22%	4.21%	7.92%	3%	4.55%	3.01%	0.64%
2026/08/15	36.01%	7.85%	6.16%	4.71%	3.65%	6.72%	3.41%	4.88%	3.93%	0.78%
2026/08/16	23.2%	10.22%	6.23%	7%	5.02%	8.36%	4.35%	5.93%	3.86%	1.01%
2026/08/17	31.05%	9.16%	6.8%	6.77%	4.94%	7.4%	3.53%	5.05%	4.76%	0.79%
2026/08/18	31.3%	11.6%	7.84%	5.97%	4.59%	8.22%	4.34%	4.21%	3.67%	0.83%
2026/08/19	32.27%	10.76%	6.16%	5.39%	4.89%	9.55%	3.39%	4.78%	4.38%	0.91%
2026/08/20	39.83%	9.44%	5.12%	5.49%	4.4%	8.12%	2.97%	4.04%	3.04%	0.81%
2026/08/21	28.05%	10.79%	6.84%	6.4%	5.08%	7.58%	3.92%	5.5%	2.62%	1.14%
2026/08/22	28.66%	9.81%	5.4%	5.91%	5.82%	7.56%	5.7%	4.77%	2.03%	1.04%
2026/08/23	27.78%	9.08%	6.21%	5.08%	7.65%	8.22%	5.62%	4.8%	2.23%	1.14%
2026/08/24	29.8%	8.58%	5.64%	4.93%	6.01%	8.01%	4.15%	4.34%	3.56%	1.02%
2026/08/25	34.49%	7.53%	6.67%	4.65%	5.27%	6.15%	3.76%	4.15%	2.88%	2.57%
2026/08/26	37.68%	9.09%	8.02%	5.26%	4.55%	5.9%	4.1%	4.01%	2.4%	1.02%
2026/08/27	31.11%	8.55%	8.72%	6.18%	5.27%	7.37%	5.35%	4.35%	2.99%	1.29%
2026/08/28	29.72%	8.77%	8.74%	7.16%	3.95%	8.12%	4.3%	4.22%	2.47%	2.55%
2026/08/29	31.34%	8.52%	8.42%	5.76%	4.63%	7.67%	4.63%	3.9%	2.15%	1.03%
2026/08/30	29.63%	7.88%	8.02%	6.49%	4.24%	6.09%	5.38%	3.53%	2.96%	1.22%
2026/08/31	29.34%	9.92%	6.95%	5.62%	5.59%	5.57%	4.94%	4.3%	3.34%	1.09%

westpac.com.au
macquarie.com.au
anz.com
greatsouthernbank.com.au
bankwest.com.au
stgeorge.com.au
ing.com.au
commbank.com.au
finder.com.au
nab.com.au

Westpac’s impression share peaked at 42.95% on August 8, while NAB’s share plummeted to 0.64% on August 14. By month’s end, Westpac led, and NAB remained low.

Campaign Efficiency

Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for AUS Finance Banks

Ever wondered how your rivals’ ads are doing? Here we can see the top-performing ads in the industry over the last month.

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Google Text Ad Copy Insights & Creative Trends for AUS Finance Banks - Last month

1
Explore ANZ term deposit - A Fixed Rate Of Return https://www.anz.com.au
Calculate How Much You Could Earn. Consider If Right For You. T&Cs, Fees & Charges Apply
2
Open An Account In Minutes - A Safer Way To Pay Online https://www.bankwest.com.au › bankwest › virtual-card
Avoid Fraudsters. Shop More Securely With A Single-Use Virtual Card. Eligibility Applies.
3
Open In Minutes Today - Everyday Transaction Account https://www.boq.com.au
Our Everyday Transaction Account Is Packed With Features & No Monthly Fees. T&C's Apply.
4
St.George Everyday Banking | Internet And Mobile Banking https://www.stgeorge.com.au
St.George Everyday Banking Accounts Have No Monthly Fees. T&Cs Apply. Featuring Balance Alerts Direct To Your Mobile, And A Money Back Guarantee On Fraud. Card Lock.
5
Westpac Home Loans | Home Loans Online | Learn More Online https://www.westpac.com.au
We Are Here To Help With Buying Your First Home Or Your Next Home. Compare Your Options For Your Home Loan Including Repayments & Borrowing Power.

In the competitive landscape of finance, ANZ, Bankwest, BOQ, St.George, and Westpac shine with distinct offerings. ANZ emphasizes fixed returns on term deposits, while Bankwest champions secure online payments with virtual cards. BOQ and St.George highlight fee-free everyday accounts, with St.George adding fraud protection. Westpac focuses on comprehensive home loan guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the AUS Finance Banks August 2026 Report useful and how should I use it?

Why is the AUS Finance Banks August 2026 Report useful?

Imagine being able to instantly see your competitors Market Share, Share of Spend and their top performing ad copy so you can effectively benchmark your own performance.

Adthena’s PPC Market Share reports provide an instant view of performance insights across hundreds of sub-industries – so you can do just that.

How to use the AUS Finance Banks August 2026 Report
Think of these reports as a cheat sheet for your industry’s search landscape. Check out this short article for a breakdown of each report and how they can benefit your strategy.
How often is the data updated?

Data within the AUS Finance Banks August 2026 Report is aggregated every month, highlighting the most significant changes from the previous period.
How does Adthena collect this data?

We use observed data from Google’s search results pages. With 20 million Google SERPs indexed per day. Adthena forms a global index of publicly available searches on Google.

On top of observed data, our data science models and patented technology expand on the insights through estimated metrics like market share, share of spend, and more.

We have 12 years of historical data across industries and our custom-built AI models learn from continuously updated data every day.
How accurate is the AUS Finance Banks August 2026 Report?

The AUS Finance Banks August 2026 Report is powered by Adthena’s Whole Market View, which is the patented technology that drives value for our 300 enterprise customers.

Our unique approach to search intelligence ingests Google’s Keyword Planner into its learning models, providing a more accurate and up-to-date view of keyword data compared to traditional panel data methods.

With daily data collection and updates, Adthena offers a closer-to-real-time view of the Google Ads auction, enabling timely insights and adjustments.

Adthena focuses specifically on Google Ads, providing a deep dive into the channel and offering detailed insights into its workings. By processing 10 TB of new data daily and employing AI and machine learning models to analyze millions of Google Ads searches per second, Adthena provides a comprehensive and in-depth view of the competitive landscape.

Learn more about our data.

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Does this include mobile, desktop and Google Shopping data?

Yes. The AUS Finance Banks August 2026 Report aggregates data from across both device types and Google Shopping.
Who is this AUS Finance Banks August 2026 Report for?

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