Definition
This industry consists of associations, clubs or organisations that promote community interests not elsewhere classified. This industry includes formal political parties, political activist groups, environmental groups, community groups, automobile clubs, ethnic social groups, children's and youth groups, retired and pensioner's groups, performing arts groups, theatre and musical groups, humanitarian associations, women's support groups, dance associations, historical clubs, games clubs, internet discussion groups and online chat rooms. This industry does not include welfare associations, sporting clubs, religious groups, business associations, professional associations or labour groups.

IBISWorld research reports contain trend analysis, statistics, market size information, industry growth rates as well as market share of competitors.

Major market segments are identified and also those forces affecting demand and supply within the industry. Performance analysis includes emerging industry trends as well as recent results and performance of each key company. Drawing on the depth of information IBISWorld also provides 5 year forecasts for each industry.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure, technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic regional data.

Each comprehensive study also examines details such as the barriers to entry, operating cost structure (including averages), technology & systems and domestic & international markets. Tables and statistics include: Industry revenue, exports, imports, wages and number of companies in the industry, Industry growth and geographic location.