As of December 1, 2024, Australia has 909 live music venues, marking a 1.25% increase from 2023. Of these, 862 venues (94.83%) are independently owned, while 47 (5.17%) are affiliated with larger brands. The top three states with the highest number of live music venues are New South Wales with 289, Victoria with 249, and Queensland with 183. On average, live music venues in Australia have been operating for 7 years and 10 months.
These venues are also building a strong digital presence. A total of 56 have LinkedIn profiles, 655 have Facebook pages, 584 are active on Instagram, 98 maintain X (formerly Twitter) handles, 33 are on TikTok, and 110 have YouTube channels. Additionally, 807 venues have their own websites, while 102 do not.