Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations in Australia - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
Melbourne, Australia
Last Updated: August 2024
ANZSIC X0021Revenue
$225.9bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XX.Xbn
Employees
1m
Businesses
61,145
Wages
$XXX.Xbn
Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations in Australia industry analysis
The Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations (NFPs) sector employs almost 1.5 million paid workers, with revenue expected to total $225.9 billion in 2024-25. Increased government funding across a range of related activities has driven revenue growth. Donations from private philanthropic funds have also risen over the past five years. Sector revenue is expected to rise at an annualised 0.9% over the five years through 2024-25. This includes anticipated growth of 0.4% in 2024-25, as constrained household discretionary incomes limit donations. The sector isn’t focused on generating profit. However, it’s prudent for organisations to record revenue surpluses, as an increase in revenue in any given year isn’t always certain. The average surplus in the sector has declined over the past five years.
Trends and Insights
- Revenue raised by Australia’s charities and not-for-profits has risen robustly over the past decade. The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and rampant inflation have highlighted the need for these services, but has constrained donations.
- Australian’s growing public awareness of environmental degradation and the endangerment of various species is increasing donations to animal- and environment-focused charities. These charities include waste minimisation and clean-up organisations as well as wildlife protection groups.
- The geographic distribution of charities and NFPs generally correlates with both population distribution and economic activity. That’s why New South Wales and Victoria house the vast majority of charities and NFPs.
- The Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations sector in Australia is highly diverse and not concentrated; most organisations are community-focused and operate on a local level. Many charities and NFPs have independent organisational cultures that aren’t well suited to consolidation.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 0.9 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $225.9bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
Government grants make up the majority of revenue for charities and not-for-profits
- Australia’s charity and not-for-profit (NFP) sector is expected to raise over $225.0 billion in revenue in 2024-25. Health and education institutions like hospitals and universities are among the largest NFPs in the country.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Long-term contracts, positive economic trends and commercial practices will likely bolster charity and NFP revenue
- The long-term service provision contracts that many of the large charities and not-for-profits (NFPs) have with various levels of government are set to bolster the sector’s revenue growth going forwards.
Biggest companies in the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations in Australia
| Company | Market Share (%)
2025 | Revenue ($m)
2025 |
|---|---|---|
University of Melbourne | 3,618.8 | |
St Vincent's Health Australia | 2,615.3 | |
Salvation Army Australia | 1,249.3 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Charities and NFPs operating across multiple categories, Education and research services and Public Benevolent Institutions and other health services. Charities and NFPs operating across multiple categories is the largest segment of the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations in Australia.
Trends and Insights
Multi-category charities and NFPs are becoming increasingly common
- Charities and not-for-profits (NFPs) registered as more than one subtype include a disparate array of charities, which operate throughout different parts of the sector. They include some sectarian educational institutions, which are registered as both educational and religious subtypes, in addition to myriad other charities and NFPs with multiple charitable affiliations.
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International industries
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Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This sector consists of organisations that exist for reasons other than financial gain. This broad classification includes charities and not-for-profit organisations engaged in activities like healthcare, operating hospitals, education and sports, and also includes cultural and religious organisations.
What's included in this industry?
Multi-category charities and NFPsEducation and research servicesPublic Benevolent Institutions and other health servicesReligious servicesServices benefiting animals and the environmentCulture and recreation servicesCompanies
University of MelbourneSt Vincent's Health AustraliaSalvation Army AustraliaPurchase this report to view all 5 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
CHARITYNOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANISATIONECONOMICALLY SIGNIFICANTPUBLIC BENEVOLENT INSTITUTIONIndustry Code
ANZSIC 8790 - Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations in Australia
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
Revenue raised by Australia’s charities and not-for-profits has risen robustly over the past decade. The economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and rampant inflation have h...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Australian’s growing public awareness of environmental degradation and the endangerment of various species is increasing donations to animal- and environment-focused charities...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
The geographic distribution of charities and NFPs generally correlates with both population distribution and economic activity. That’s why New South Wales and Victoria house ...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each region
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across Asia Pacific, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
The Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations sector in Australia is highly diverse and not concentrated; most organisations are community-focused and operate on a local leve...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
There are no major players in the Charities and Not-for-Profits sector. The sheer volume of charities and NFPs operating in Australia is such that even large operators, like ...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of University of Melbourne's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of St Vincent's Health Australia's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Salvation Army Australia's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 2 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for University of Melbourne, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for St Vincent's Health Australia, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Salvation Army Australia, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 2 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
The Australian government established the ACNC in December 2012 as a national regulator for charities. Changes were made to the definition of 'charity' and a simplified repor...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Operating surpluses for charities and NFPs have declined as a share of revenue over the past five years. Increased economic volatility associated with the pandemic and inflat...
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
Methodology
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What data sources do IBISWorld analysts use?
Each industry report incorporates data and research from government databases, industry-specific sources, industry contacts, and our own proprietary database of statistics and analysis to provide balanced, independent and accurate insights.
Key data sources in Australia include:
- Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Australian Taxation Office
- Australian Securities & Investments Commission
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
These sources include:
- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry in Australia in 2024?
The market size of the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry in Australia is $225.9bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations in Australia industry in 2024?
There are 61,145 businesses in the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry in Australia, which has grown at a CAGR of 1.3 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry in Australia grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry in Australia has been growing at a CAGR of 0.9 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry in Australia over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry in Australia is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations market in Australia?
The biggest companies operating in the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations market in Australia are University of Melbourne, St Vincent's Health Australia and Salvation Army Australia
What does the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations in Australia include?
Multi-category charities and NFPs and Education and research services are part of the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations in Australia?
The company holding the most market share in Australia is University of Melbourne.
How competitive is the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry in Australia?
The level of competition is moderate and steady in the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry in Australia.
