Industry Statistics and Trends
Market size and recent performance (2015-2030)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 1.2 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $238.9bn in 2025.
Trends and Insights
Big-ticket philanthropy is propelling growth
- The Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations (NFPs) sector is projected to exceed $238.0 billion in revenue in 2025-26, highlighting its growing economic influence. Much of this revenue is concentrated among large health, education and research institutions, which continue to attract substantial philanthropic and government support.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2025-2030)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Intergenerational wealth transfers will fuel revenue from bequests
- Australia is undergoing one of the most significant intergenerational wealth transfers in its history, with trillions in assets set to pass between generations over the coming decades. Rising household wealth and higher disposable incomes will create a larger pool of potential donors, reshaping how charities target philanthropic support.
Biggest companies in the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations in Australia
| Company | Market Share (%)
2026 | Revenue ($m)
2026 |
|---|---|---|
The University of Melbourne | 4,434.7 | |
St Vincent's Health Australia | 3,608.1 | |
Salvation Army Australia | 1,389.2 |
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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 benefit from a diverse mix of funding opportunities
- Charities and not-for-profit organisations (NFPs) registered as more than one subtype include a disparate array of charities operating throughout different parts of the sector. These include sectarian educational institutions, which are registered as both educational and religious subtypes, as well as many other charities and NFPs with multiple charitable affiliations.
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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?
Products and services covered in the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry in Australia include Multi-category charities and NFPs, Education and research services, Public Benevolent Institutions and other health services, Religious services, Services benefiting animals and the environment and Culture and recreation services.Companies
Companies covered in the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry in Australia include The University of Melbourne, St Vincent's Health Australia and Salvation Army Australia.Purchase this report to view all 5 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
Related terms covered in the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry in Australia include charity, not-for-profit (nfp) organisation, economically significant and public benevolent institution.Industry 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
Significant donations from wealthy individuals are fuelling growth. Charities depend on these large contributions for substantial revenue increases. However, if these record-...
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 (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Employees, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Businesses, including historical (2015-2024) and forecast (2025-2030)
- Profit, including historical (2015-2025)
- 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
Multi-category charities and NFPs benefit from a diverse mix of funding opportunities. Such organisations leverage varied funding streams from governments and donors, enhanci...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2025
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2025
- Major market segmentation in 2025
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 2025
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each region in 2025
- Number and share of revenue each region accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of wages each region accounts for in 2025
- Number and share of employees in each region in 2025
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
Donations can skew charities' revenue performance significantly. A single large donation can temporarily boost market share as the sector remains fragmented with many small, ...
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 2020-2025
- 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-Profit Organisations sector. The sheer volume of charities and NFPs operating in Australia is such that even large ope...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2021 through 2025
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2025
- Overview of The University of Melbourne's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of St Vincent's Health Australia's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of Salvation Army Australia's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2019 through 2025
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 2 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for The 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 Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission in December 2012 as a national regulator for charities. In August 2025, it stren...
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 (2015-2030)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2015-2030)
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
Charities and NFPs reinvest surpluses to safeguard operations. They maintain financial buffers to handle unexpected income dips, ensuring service continuity during crucial ti...
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 2025
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2025
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Employee (2015-2030)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Employees per Establishment (2015-2030)
- Employees per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- Average Wage (2015-2030)
- Wages/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2015-2030)
- IVA/Revenue (2015-2030)
- Imports/Demand (2015-2030)
- Exports/Revenue (2015-2030)
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 (2015-2030)
- IVA (2015-2030)
- Establishments (2015-2030)
- Enterprises (2015-2030)
- Employment (2015-2030)
- Exports (2015-2030)
- Imports (2015-2030)
- Wages (2015-2030)
Top Questions Answered
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What is the market size of the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry in Australia in 2025?
The market size of the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry in Australia is $238.9bn in 2025.
How many businesses are there in the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry in Australia in 2025?
There are 63,153 businesses in the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry in Australia, which has grown at a CAGR of 5.9 % between 2020 and 2025.
How may import tariffs affect the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry in Australia?
The Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry in Australia is unlikely to be materially impacted by import tariffs with imports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
How may export tariffs affect the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry in Australia?
The Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry in Australia is unlikely to be materially impacted by export tariffs with exports accounting for a low share of industry revenue.
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 1.2 % between 2020 and 2025.
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 industry in Australia?
The biggest companies operating in the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry in Australia are The University of Melbourne, St Vincent's Health Australia and Salvation Army Australia
What does the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry in Australia include?
Multi-category charities and NFPs and Education and research services are part of the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry in Australia.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry in Australia?
The company holding the most market share in the Charities and Not-for-Profit Organisations industry in Australia is The 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.
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