1996 WNBL season
The 1996 WNBL season was the 16th season of competition since its establishment in 1981. A total of 10 teams contested the league.
Finals
Statistical leaders
| Category | Player | Team | GP | Totals | Average |
| Points Per Game | Gina Stevens | Perth Breakers | 18 | 375 | 20.8 |
| Rebounds Per Game | Jenny Whittle | Brisbane Blazers | 17 | 189 | 11.1 |
| Assists Per Game | Debbie Black | Hobart Islanders | 17 | 83 | 4.9 |
| Steals Per Game | Debbie Black | Hobart Islanders | 17 | 86 | 5.1 |
| Blocks per game | Jenny Whittle | Brisbane Blazers | 17 | 70 | 4.1 |
| Field Goal % | Sally Barney | Brisbane Blazers | 13 | 61.9% | |
| Three-Point Field Goal % | Michele Timms | Sydney Flames | 15 | 48.5% | |
| Free Throw % | Allison Cook | Dandenong Rangers | 18 | 91.9% |