Economic contribution of operational activity

The planning and hosting activity associated with Sydney WorldPride contributed $40.2 million in value added to the New South Wales economy and supported 291 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs.

Sydney WorldPride Limited and Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras are the two event organisations responsible for planning and hosting the Festival.

As both entities are not-for-profit organisations, the direct contribution largely reflects the wages paid to employees (or returns to labour). Combined, the host organisations directly contributed $12.7 million to the Australian economy, and supported 82 FTE jobs.

Through the purchase of intermediate goods and services to facilitate event host operations, the Festival generated $27.6 million in value added and supported 208 FTE jobs. The bulk of the indirect activity flowed to the Heritage, Culture and Performing Arts ($16.9 million in value added or 48% of indirect activity), and Professional, Scientific and Technical Services ($11.0 million in value added or 31% of indirect activity) industries.

8%

Indirect economic contribution

2.5

334 Sydney WorldPride supported events were planned and hosted by a range of local businesses as part of Pride Amplified

Indirect FTE jobs for every direct FTE job supported by host organisations

Labour

The host organisations directly employed 82 full-time equivalent workers, with associated labour expenses of over $13.3 million. The bulk of the planning and hosting activity was concentrated towards Pride Official events.

Economic contribution | The economic and social impact of Sydney WorldPride