Average revenue by village size.
| Village | Annual revenue | Annual profit | Hours / week (team) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 homes | $3,500 | $1,400 | 0.5 hr / week |
| 200 homes | $7,000 | $2,800 | 1 hr / week |
| 300 homes | $10,500 | $4,200 | 1–2 hrs / week |
Figures assume a programme of 3–4 raffles per year (Christmas flagship plus event-embedded). Numbers are per total homes, not per participating home.
Benefits to the village.
Excitement and ritual. Christmas raffle anticipation builds community connection.
Visible cause-and-effect: residents see “we ran a raffle, here's what we bought”.
Lifts attendance at events where raffles are drawn. Drives the rest of the programme.
Local businesses donate prizes for goodwill. Creates supplier relationships.
Setup actions.
Confirm 'eligible association' status
An incorporated residents association formed for community purpose qualifies under the Charitable and Non-Profit Gaming Act 1999.
Plan a programme of 3–4 raffles per year
Keep each under $2,000 ticket sales — Category 1 rules, no licence required.
Set ticket prices and prize value
$2–$5 ticket price typical. Prize value at ≥20% of estimated ticket sales (the Cat 1 minimum).
Source prizes
Local business donations, member donations, association-purchased high-value items. Cap any alcohol prize at $1,000 retail value.
Sell tickets at events and online
BillabongLife's ticketing module handles online sales (Square-paid). Keep paper tickets for residents who prefer cash.
Announce the raffle properly
Prize list, draw date and beneficiary via BillabongLife notifications and clubhouse posters.
Operating model.
Where BillabongLife fits.
Online raffle ticketing with Square, witnessed draws, BillabongTV results.
Ticketing handles online raffle sales with Square. Notifications announce the prize and draw date. BillabongTV posts the winner, closing the loop with residents who couldn't make the draw.