600,000+
The approximate number of not-for-profit organisations in Australia.
520,000
The approximate number of not-for-profit organisations in Australia five years ago.
59,000
The number of not-for-profit organisations in Australia that employ paid staff and/or have an active tax role.
$43billion+
How much the sector contributes to Australia’s gross domestic product.
$76billion+
The sector’s annual gross income.
$14.6billion+
The amount volunteers contribute in unpaid work.
Those employed in the sector come from:
25% social services
24% education and research
18% health
12% culture and recreation
4% religious bodies
3% business and professional associations and unions
14% other.
The sector’s main sources of income:
39% goods and services
34% government
14% fundraising and membership fees
13% other.
Australia’s non-for-profit sector is larger than that of Canada, New Zealand and most European countries.
