The Australia Plays report for 2025 has been published by IGEA and Bond University, a report that has captured the trends of Australian video game players for the last 20 years. This year’s study has shows that more females are gaming than ever before at 51%, surpassing males (49%) for the first time in the study.
Professor Jeffrey Brand, author of the report, said “The purpose of this research has been to provide evidence and encourage conversation about who among us plays video games, why we play, how we play and what we think of this dynamic and often breathtaking medium”.
The full report can be found here, but here are some of the juicy data points from the report:
Age and Gender:
- 51% of gamers are female, 49% male, and 1% non-binary
- The average age of videogame players in Australia is 35 years
- 81% of all players in Australia are aged 18+
- 89% of parents play with their children to connect as a family
- 10% of Australian gamers are aged 65-94 years
Gaming Habits:
- 82% of all Australians play videogames
- 74% of Australian households have 2 or more game devices
- 77% of Australians play videogames with others
- Top Genre choices: Action/Adventure, Puzzle, Shooter & Sport
- 89% of 18-34 year olds said they play video games to improve their mental health by destressing
IGEA and Professor Jeffrey Brand will be presenting the Australia Plays 2025 on October 3, 2025 in Melbourne. Details here.
