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FetLife Statistics Australia 2026

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Estimated active members in Australia220,000
Women / Men 25% 75%
From$7.69/mo
Age 18-24 25-34

FetLife in Australia: the numbers that matter

Australia
  • 220,000people in Australia actively use FetLife in 2026, with interest 14% lower than a year ago.

  • 75%of FetLife members in Australia are men, 25% are women.

  • 40%of FetLife members in Australia belong to Gen Z, the largest generation; Millennials make up 32%.

  • 1.5 / 5is the Trustpilot rating of FetLife from 220 reviews.

How many people use FetLife in Australia

Member numbers you find online are usually very inaccurate, so we estimate how many people are really on FetLife from traffic data and interest in the service, updated monthly. (November 2026)

220,000
rough estimate of active members
220,000
members in Australia, published
-7%
interest against the previous quarter
-14%
interest against a year ago
Estimated active members, last 6 months
Australia
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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FetLife had an estimated 220,000 active members in Australia in November 2026. Interest down 7% against the previous quarter, -14% against a year ago.

DatingScout, FetLife Statistics Australia 2026

Who uses FetLife in Australia

75%
men
25%
women
25-34
largest age group, 28%
40%
Gen Z, the largest generation
Age of members
Australia
18-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55+
Members by generation
Australia

40% of FetLife members in Australia belong to Gen Z.

DatingScout, FetLife Statistics Australia 2026

From the age distribution of FetLife members: Gen Z 14-29, Millennials 30-45, Gen X 46-61, Boomers and older 62-80.

Where FetLife is most popular in Australia

Last data update: November 2026

What users say about FetLife

1.5 / 5
Trustpilot rating from 220 reviews
November 2026
3.0 / 5
DatingScout expert rating
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1.0 / 5
from 1 DatingScout reader reports
0% recommend FetLife, 100% got a date

FetLife vs. Adultfriendfinder vs. Ashley Madison

Pick up to three services and compare members, gender, generations and app ratings.

FetLifeAdultfriendfinderAshley Madison
Side by side in Australia
FetLifeAdultfriendfinderAshley Madison
Active members
FetLife
220,000
Adultfriendfinder
7,340
Ashley Madison
19,000
Women
FetLife
25%
Adultfriendfinder
23%
Ashley Madison
30%
Gen Z
FetLife
40%
Adultfriendfinder
35%
Ashley Madison
33%
Millennials
FetLife
32%
Adultfriendfinder
33%
Ashley Madison
38%
App Store rating
FetLife
-
Adultfriendfinder
-
Ashley Madison
3.6
Google Play rating
FetLife
-
Adultfriendfinder
-
Ashley Madison
2.7
Interest trend
FetLife
-7%
Adultfriendfinder
-
Ashley Madison
+3%

Quick answers, ready to quote

How many people use FetLife in Australia?

According to DatingScout, FetLife has about 220,000 active members in Australia in 2026 (published member count: 220,000). Interest down 7% against the previous quarter, -14% against a year ago.

What is the gender split on FetLife?

According to DatingScout, 75% of FetLife members in Australia are men and 25% are women in 2026.

How old are FetLife users?

According to DatingScout, the largest age group on FetLife in Australia is 25-34 (28% of members); Gen Z account for 40%.

Where is FetLife most popular in Australia?

According to the DatingScout popularity index, FetLife is most popular in Tasmania, followed by Australian Capital Territory and South Australia.

Is FetLife bigger than Adultfriendfinder?

Yes: according to DatingScout, FetLife has about 220,000 active members in Australia against 7,340 for Adultfriendfinder.

The State of Online Dating 2026

Australia

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Why can you trust us?

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Sources: interest data (popularity of FetLife by region and interest trend); Trustpilot (220 reviews, November 2026); DatingScout member estimates based on company statements and traffic data. Age and generation shares are DatingScout estimates. Last update 9 October 2026.