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Who receives Backpack Beds? What are the current statistics?

Backpack Bed for Homeless distributes Backpack Beds through more than 1,100 homeless agencies across Australia to people sleeping without shelter.


Based on recent community impact data:

  • 34% of recipients are aged between 35–44 years

  • 80% of recipients are men

  • 23% of recipients are Indigenous Australians

  • 81% were already sleeping on the street before receiving a Backpack Bed

  • 90% are expected to continue sleeping rough in the following week

These figures highlight that Backpack Beds are primarily supporting people experiencing chronic street homelessness — individuals who are already without shelter and likely to remain sleeping rough in the short term.

For detailed and updated impact information, please visit our Community Impact page on our website.