Behaviour-led market research.

We identify where your market or audience behaviour breaks from the expected path – and what to do next.

Trusted expertise across the Government, business and education sectors.

What we do

Breakpoint — Market research based in Sydney
Breakpoint — Market research based in Sydney

Where behaviour stops, strategy starts.

Where behaviour stops, strategy starts.

We specialise in using survey research, behaviour-led analysis and strategic storytelling to uncover findings that can shape decisions, thought leadership and earned media.

Whether awareness isn’t turning into action, consideration into adoption, trust is declining or people are finding new ways forward – we uncover what’s happening, why and what to do next.

Built on research experience across business, education and government, alongside a background in journalism and PR, we create original evidence with strategic and editorial value.

We specialise in using survey research, behaviour-led analysis and strategic storytelling to uncover findings that can shape decisions, thought leadership and earned media.

Whether awareness isn’t turning into action, consideration into adoption, trust is declining or people are finding new ways forward – we uncover what’s happening, why and what to do next.

Built on research experience across business, education and government, alongside a background in journalism and PR, we create original evidence with strategic and editorial value.

Our approach

The Breakpoint Model

A five-step framework for understanding where behaviour starts, what shapes it, where it breaks from the expected path, why it happens and what can move people forward.

Our Offerings

Find the breakpoint

We apply the Breakpoint Model through three research lenses based on the behaviour you need to understand – across the market, inside your audience, or at the intersection of both.

Market Lens

Understand behaviour across the market.

What we uncover

Understand the attitudes, behaviours and shifts shaping your market, category or issue.

  • Best for:

  • Category or market change

  • Campaign planning

  • Policy & advocacy

  • Thought leadership & PR

  • International markets & comparisons

Audience Lens

Diagnose behaviour within your audience.

What we uncover

Understand what is driving behaviour among your customers, employees, members or other audiences.

  • Best for:

  • Low engagement

  • Product or programme uptake

  • Employee adoption

  • Conversion drop-off

  • Customer or member experience

Combined View

Turn market and audience data into strategy.

What we uncover

Bring market and audience research together to identify gaps, opportunities and the strategic choices they reveal.

  • Best for:

  • Product strategy

  • Major campaigns

  • Behaviour change

  • Brand positioning

  • Market entry or expansion

Market Lens

Understand behaviour across the market.

What we uncover

Understand the attitudes, behaviours and shifts shaping your market, category or issue.

  • Best for:

  • Category or market change

  • Campaign planning

  • Policy & advocacy

  • Thought leadership & PR

  • International markets & comparisons

Audience Lens

Diagnose behaviour within your audience.

What we uncover

Understand what is driving behaviour among your customers, employees, members or other audiences.

  • Best for:

  • Low engagement

  • Product or programme uptake

  • Employee adoption

  • Conversion drop-off

  • Customer or member experience

Combined View

Turn market and audience data into strategy.

What we uncover

Bring market and audience research together to identify gaps, opportunities and the strategic choices they reveal.

  • Best for:

  • Product strategy

  • Major campaigns

  • Behaviour change

  • Brand positioning

  • Market entry or expansion

Market Lens

Understand behaviour across the market.

What we uncover

Understand the attitudes, behaviours and shifts shaping your market, category or issue.

  • Best for:

  • Category or market change

  • Campaign planning

  • Policy & advocacy

  • Thought leadership & PR

  • International markets & comparisons

Audience Lens

Diagnose behaviour within your audience.

What we uncover

Understand what is driving behaviour among your customers, employees, members or other audiences.

  • Best for:

  • Low engagement

  • Product or programme uptake

  • Employee adoption

  • Conversion drop-off

  • Customer or member experience

Combined View

Turn market and audience data into strategy.

What we uncover

Bring market and audience research together to identify gaps, opportunities and the strategic choices they reveal.

  • Best for:

  • Product strategy

  • Major campaigns

  • Behaviour change

  • Brand positioning

  • Market entry or expansion

Our Findings

Our findings

Behavioural shifts worth studying

Behavioural shifts worth studying

Original research reports on where behaviour breaks from the expected path – and why it matters.

Original research reports on where behaviour breaks from the expected path – and why it matters.

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Find the breakpoint

Evidence is only useful when it moves.

Find the breakpoint

Evidence is only useful when it moves.

Find the breakpoint

Evidence is only useful when it moves.