| Scott Morrison | Bill Shorten | Difference | ||
| Intelligent | 66% | 55% | +11 | |
| A capable leader | 54% | 43% | +11 | |
| More honest than most politicians | 38% | 29% | +9 | |
| Trustworthy | 41% | 33% | +8 | |
| Good in a crisis | 44% | 39% | +5 | |
| Visionary | 39% | 34% | +5 | |
| Understands the problems facing Australia | 51% | 48% | +3 | |
| Hard-working | 60% | 58% | +2 | |
| Out of touch with ordinary people | 51% | 50% | +1 | |
| Narrow-minded | 41% | 44% | -3 | |
| Intolerant | 36% | 39% | -3 | |
| Aggressive | 34% | 38% | -4 | |
| Superficial | 43% | 50% | -7 | |
| Arrogant | 38% | 50% | -12 | |
| Erratic | 29% | 41% | -12 |
Compared to Bill Shorten, Scott Morrison is more likely to be considered intelligent (+11), a capable leader (+11), more honest than most politicians (+9) and trustworthy (+8).
Bill Shorten is more likely to be considered erratic (+12), arrogant (+12) and superficial (+7).