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.