Average revenue by village size.
| Village | Annual revenue | Annual profit | Hours / week (team) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 homes | $1,050 | $750 | 0.5 hr / week |
| 200 homes | $2,100 | $1,500 | 1 hr / week |
| 300 homes | $3,150 | $2,250 | 1–2 hrs / week |
Figures assume 3–4 comps per year (NRL tipsters, AFL tipsters, card tournament, fishing or bowls comp) with ~30% prize-pool returned to winners.
Benefits to the village.
Activates niche interest groups — sport followers, card players, fishers — who don't always engage with mainstream events.
Year-round conversation starter. Monday morning ladder check-ins drive social connection.
Prize giveaways at events tie comps into the broader event programme.
Cross-pollinates membership. The bridge group meets the tipping group meets the bowls crew.
Setup actions.
Survey residents for sporting interests
NRL and AFL are anchors in QLD; add cricket Big Bash, cards, fishing or bowls based on what residents follow.
Choose formats with clear scoring rules
Tipping for sport, point-scored hands for cards, weight or length for fishing.
Set entry fees ($25–$50) and define the prize split
Typically 1st/2nd/3rd at ~60% of entries. The rest funds future events.
Collect entries via the forms module
Keeps entrants and payment records in one place.
Confirm Charitable Gaming Cat 1 eligibility
Skill-based, prize pool under $2,000 per comp. No licence required.
Announce comps via notifications
Post weekly ladder updates to maintain interest.
Operating model.
Where BillabongLife fits.
Forms-based entry, ladder updates, calendar integration.
The forms module collects entries with payment via Square. Notifications announce each new round and ladder update. The activity calendar shows comps alongside events so residents can plan their year. The newsletter highlights the current leaders.