These facts and figures are from the 2016 Garage Sale Trail Impact Report, generated from registrations and thousands of completed surveys from participants. To get a copy of the full report - contact us.

Connect neighbours, connect the community. 
Garage Sale Trail membership includes a ten-week public facing campaign which culminates in the community coming together for one big weekend of garage sales.

By getting out and being part of the Garage Sale Trail weekend, people get to know their neighbours and feel more connected to their community.

​Community groups, schools and sporting organisations have also embraced the program as a way to fundraise and bring people together.

432,944 participants in 2019

77%
of participants feel more connected to their local community.
​Communities come together.
$507,622
approx. amount raised for local charities and community groups.
​It's a huge fundraising opportunity.
49
locals met by each participating seller, adding up to 405,769 interactions. 
​Locals connect with each other.

Community sales and stalls

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Aged care facilities are one of the many types of community organisations that use Garage Sale Trail to raise funds
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All different types of community groups get involved to attract new members and fundraise for better facilities
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Through our national partnership with the Men's Shed Association, local chapters get involved all over the country
"Lots of very lovely people. Great to meet so many new people."
Resident, Central Coast Council NSW
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"A wonderful community event that helped clear a lot of unwanted stuff and connected me with neighbours and the community."
Resident, Town of Bassendean WA 

Local groups in local news

20% of sellers use Garage Sale Trail to fundraise for a community group, school or charity because it's free to register and they can donate 100% of their sale proceeds to their favourite cause. Last year an estimated $507,622 was raised over the weekend for a diverse range of causes from Scout groups to Men's Sheds and drought affected farmers.

Council Case Studies

Community Group Collaboration & Media Materials
Sutherland Shire Council
Sutherland Shire Council activated the program through community building, use of media and promotional materials, as well as collaboration with the Menai Men's Shed. Watch the video presentations to learn more. 
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Signal Park Sellathon Success
City of Busselton
City of Busselton host the Signal Park Sellathon, a council run group sale. They focused on promoting the program through  'Champions' within the community, PR and Media, support in waste and environmental areas, libraries, and events teams. 
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