WORLD · VERIFIED DEVELOPMENT
Australian Families Spend Over $4,500 Annually on Kids' Sports
WHY IT MATTERS
This excessive spending can put a significant strain on family finances, potentially affecting other aspects of family life and long-term financial stability.
What happened
Research reveals that families in Australia are spending significantly more than just registration fees to keep their children involved in multiple sports. According to the findings, the total cost for families can exceed $4,500 per year.
This includes expenses such as equipment, travel, and other associated costs. For parents like Aaron and Paula Harmsworth, who have three children involved in various sports, the financial burden is substantial.
The study highlights the financial strain that families face when supporting their children's sporting activities.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Kids sport costs families more than $4,500 a year, research finds
ABC News Australia · Aaron Kelly and Ellie Willcox · Discovery only; ABC copyright terms apply