Meet the sporting stars of the 2016 BRW Young Rich List

Although this year’s BRW Young Rich List is largely dominated by tech superstars and financial services gurus, nine young sportspeople who have been kicking goals have made it into the rankings. BRW’s Young Rich List features the founders of former Smart50 winner Atlassian, Scott Farquhar and Mike Cannon-Brookes, at the top of the list, with an […]

Dominic Powell 28 October, 2016

Australia’s top-earning sports stars revealed

Although this year’s BRW Young Rich List is largely dominated by tech superstars and financial services gurus, nine young sportspeople who have been kicking goals have made it into the rankings.

BRW’s Young Rich List features the founders of former Smart50 winner Atlassian, Scott Farquhar and Mike Cannon-Brookes, at the top of the list, with an estimated combined wealth of $4.68 billion. The rest of the top 10 is rounded out by more technology and property entrepreneurs, including Tim Gurner and Simon Clausen – but Australia’s top young sportspeople aren’t far behind.