The 10 Most Popular Sport and Recreation Activities Participated In Over 12 Months by Age
| 16 – 24 years |
|
25 – 34 years |
|
35 – 49 years |
|
| Swimming |
47.3% |
Walking |
65.0% |
Walking |
64.8% |
| Walking |
42.6% |
Swimming |
44.0% |
Gardening |
45.1% |
| Equipment-based exercise |
34.1% |
Gardening |
34.6% |
Swimming |
40.9% |
| Jogging/Running |
32.5% |
Equipment-based exercise |
32.4% |
Cycling |
32.0% |
| Dance |
28.2% |
Jogging/Running |
29.4% |
Equipment-based exercise |
27.3% |
| Cycling |
22.5% |
Cycling |
26.8% |
Fishing |
24.9% |
| Basketball |
22.2% |
Fishing |
20.7% |
Jogging/Running |
18.7% |
| Rugby |
19.7% |
Dance |
19.9 % |
Dance |
16.6% |
| Touch |
19.2% |
Golf |
15.8 % |
Golf |
12.2% |
| Tennis |
17.6% |
Aerobics |
14.2 % |
Tramping |
10.7 % |
The 10 Most Popular Sport and Recreation Activities Participated In Over 12 Months by Age
| 50 – 64 years |
|
≥ 65 years |
|
| Walking |
72.5% |
Walking |
73.3% |
| Gardening |
55.0% |
Gardening |
65.7% |
| Swimming |
24.4% |
Swimming |
15.3% |
| Equipment-based exercise |
24.4% |
Equipment-based exercise |
14.0% |
| Cycling |
19.9% |
Bowls |
13.5% |
| Fishing |
18.8% |
Fishing |
11.0% |
| Golf |
14.0% |
Golf |
10.5% |
| Dance |
12.3% |
Dance |
7.9% |
| Tramping |
10.5% |
Callisthenics |
6.4% |
| Pilates/Yoga |
7.3 % |
Cycling |
6.1 % |
- Popular activities common across all age groups are walking, swimming, equipment-based exercise, jogging/running and dance.
- Basketball, rugby, touch and tennis are popular activities among the youngest age group, 16 to 24 year olds.
- After the age of 25 years, gardening, fishing and golf become popular activities.
- Bowls is a popular activity for those aged 65 years and over.
- Walking is a common activity across all age groups but becomes the most prominent activity after the age of 25 years.
- Dance is another highly popular activity across age groups, especially among adults aged 16 to 24 years old.