Original article by Roy Morgan
Market Research Update – Page: Online : 22-Jul-26

The latest Roy Morgan data shows that 15.1% of Australia’s adult population (an estimated 3.32 million people) are experiencing some level of harm from their own gambling behaviours or those close to them. As of March 2026, 13.0% of the Australian population (an estimated 2,857,000 people) were experiencing some form of Gambling Harm from their own gambling behaviours. Approximately 5.4% (1,177,000 people) are experiencing Gambling Harm from other people’s gambling. Importantly, people can fall into both types of gambling harm if they are experiencing both. The Roy Morgan Gambling Harm Index provides a comprehensive snapshot of the incidence and severity of gambling-related harm in Australia. The Index is based on the Gambling Harm Scales, a screening framework developed by Central Queensland University, which uses 10 key questions to capture a range of financial, emotional and social impacts associated with gambling.

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