Top Sports Influencers on Instagram in Australia (2026)

Discover the top Sports influencers on Instagram in Australia for 2026 and meet the Australian athletic Instagrammers audiences trust most. Compare engagement, audience quality, and growth to find the right partners.

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Who Are the Top Sports Influencers on Instagram in Australia?

Explore the top Sports influencers on Instagram in Australia for November 2026. This ranking is updated monthly to keep the list current. Use it as a starting point to discover Australian Instagrammers in the Sports niche. To explore detailed creator analytics and find more accounts, .

  1. 1. Daniel Ricciardo

    @danielricciardoInstagramAustralia

    No bio

    Hashtags#beatspartner
    Mentions
    @beatsbydre@beatsbydre@thornehealth@thornehealth
    Followers9.5M
    Engagement rate4.8%
    Average likes787K
    Audience quality score91/100Very high
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.8%
    201820192020202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Italy15.4%
    Brazil12.3%
    Australia9.2%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fashion12.9%
    Automotive9.5%
    Food8.6%
  2. 2. Ben Simmons

    @bensimmonsInstagramAustralia

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    Mentions
    @thombrowne@thombrowne
    Followers7.2M
    Engagement rate1.4%
    Average likes104K
    Audience quality score84/100High
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.-0.2%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    United States31.3%
    Australia17.2%
    Canada4.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music14.8%
    Dog Owner13.6%
    Basketball11.1%
  3. 3. Steve Smith

    @steve_smith49InstagramAustralia

    🏏 Australian Cricket Player 👰‍♀️ @dani_willis 🐕 @mr.bailey.smith 🥛 Co-founder OMG @oatmilkgoodness 👨‍💻 Angel investor Ambassador @getbambooapp

    Hashtags#wtc25#408#lovelords#cricket
    Mentions
    @icc@icc
    Followers3.9M
    Engagement rate4.0%
    Average likes122K
    Audience quality score63/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.1%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India41.9%
    Australia22.6%
    United Kingdom6.5%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Cricket33.0%
    Fashion9.1%
    Travel8.0%
  4. 4. Glenn Maxwell

    @gmaxi_32InstagramAustralia, Victoria

    Dad

    Hashtags#glennmaxwell#freedomexpress#mlc2025#dotlive
    Followers3.9M
    Engagement rate2.3%
    Average likes64.6K
    Audience quality score53/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.0.0%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India72.0%
    Australia7.0%
    Pakistan6.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Cricket41.6%
    Music11.2%
    Photography9.0%
  5. 5. Soa “The Hulk” Palelei

    @soathehulkInstagramAustralia, Western Australia, Perth

    Soa "The Hulk's" Official Instagram Account. UFC Fighter #Johorean

    Hashtags#noexcuses#fightorstarve#builtdifferent#stayhungry
    Mentions
    @hrhcrownprinceofjohor@hrhcrownprinceofjohor
    Followers3.5M
    Engagement rate0.03%
    Average likes446
    Audience quality score18/100Very low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.5%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    Australia46.7%
    United States6.7%
    Tonga6.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fitness18.1%
    Sports12.8%
    Trainer9.6%
  6. 6. Ellyse Perry

    @ellyseperryInstagramAustralia, New South Wales, Sydney - Inner

    Management: @alwayshuman

    Mentions
    @alanaking95@alanaking95
    Followers2.7M
    Engagement rate6.3%
    Average likes189K
    Audience quality score55/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.3%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India62.2%
    Australia11.1%
    France4.4%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Cricket33.3%
    Music11.5%
    Photography9.4%
  7. 7. Pat Cummins

    @patcummins30InstagramAustralia

    Albie & Becky ❤️ Australian Cricket Captain 🏏

    Hashtags#cwc23
    Followers2.7M
    Engagement rate5.4%
    Average likes311K
    Audience quality score53/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+1.7%
    201720192020202220232025
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India34.9%
    Australia32.6%
    United Arab Emirates11.6%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Cricket44.7%
    Music14.0%
    Photography8.8%
  8. 8. Jeet Selal (Himalayan Stallion)

    @jeet_selalInstagramAustralia

    S & C, NUTRITION Coach🇦🇺 SPORT Management🇬🇧 Global Brand Ambassador @volfr.official FOUNDER Himalayan Stallion 🇮🇳 @hsajeetselal

    Hashtags#volfr#life#ducati#pistagprr
    Followers2.4M
    Engagement rate5.2%
    Average likes112K
    Audience quality score64/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+4.1%
    201820192020202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India92.0%
    Pakistan3.0%
    Nepal1.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Fitness30.1%
    Music12.4%
    Photography8.0%
  9. 9. Shane Watson

    @srwatson33InstagramAustralia

    ‘The Winner’s Mindset’ is on sale now in Australia and India. The mental skills toolkit for high performance for everyone to master. Buy Now 👇🏻

    Hashtags#wolf777#tataipl#theinsiders#tataiplplayoffs
    Mentions
    @mattshort_@mattshort_@abdevilliers17@abdevilliers17@harpercollinsin@harpercollinsin
    Followers2M
    Engagement rate0.9%
    Average likes21.1K
    Audience quality score51/100Low
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.4%
    201720182020202120232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India60.0%
    Pakistan24.0%
    Niger4.0%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Cricket25.4%
    Music11.9%
    Fitness11.9%
  10. 10. Afsana Khan

    @itsafsanakhanInstagramAustralia

    Blessed GoldQueen💫🧿 Biggboss 15 👁️ Sc: @afsana987 #afsaajz ❤️ Management :7889134818

    Hashtags#afsanakhan#afsanakhanliveshow#afsana#blessed
    Mentions
    @djdeepikaofficial@djdeepikaofficial@nirmaan01@nirmaan01@divasana@divasana+1@saajzofficial
    Followers1.8M
    Engagement rate0.6%
    Average likes7.5K
    Audience quality score61/100Average
    Followers evolutionA graph showing the change in a creator’s follower count over time.+0.3%
    201920202021202220232024
    AuthenticityThe percentage of a creator’s audience that is likely to be real, human followers.
    LocationLocation of a creator’s engaged audience.
    India76.9%
    Italy7.7%
    Australia7.7%
    InterestsTopics creator’s audience engages with the most.
    Music31.7%
    Fitness13.3%
    Singer10.0%

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How We Rank the Top Sports Influencers on Instagram in Australia

Every creator on this list is ranked by follower count, from the most followed down. The same criteria apply to every niche, network, and location, so a spot on the list always reflects a creator’s current reach.

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Who are the top sports influencers on Instagram in Australia in 2026?

As of November 2026, the most followed of the top sports influencers on Instagram in Australia is Daniel Ricciardo with 9.5M followers, followed by Ben Simmons and Steve Smith. This ranking lists 4,170 creators ordered by follower count, and each card shows the creator's engagement rate, average likes and audience quality.

How do I find sports influencers on Instagram in Australia for my brand?

Start with this ranking of 4,170 creators and compare their engagement rate and audience quality, not just their follower count. Then create a free Heepsy account to filter creators by location, niche, follower range, engagement and audience demographics, and save the best matches to a list.

How are the top sports influencers on Instagram in Australia ranked?

Creators are ranked by follower count, from the most followed down, among the public profiles that match this ranking's filters. Heepsy refreshes the ranking every month with the latest public data, and this version was updated in November 2026. Each card shows an audience quality score, so you can spot accounts with suspicious followers.

What is a good engagement rate for sports influencers on Instagram in Australia?

The creators in this ranking have an average engagement rate of 3.1%. Engagement usually drops as follower count grows, so smaller creators often show higher rates than the accounts at the top of the list. Heepsy calculates engagement rate as the average likes and comments on recent posts divided by follower count, excluding suspicious activity.

How much do sports influencers on Instagram in Australia charge per post?

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