Popular Sport and Recreation Activities By Gender
The 10 Most Popular Sport and Recreation Activities Participated In Over 12 Months By Gender
| Mens Activity |
% |
Womens Activity |
% |
| Walking |
50.3 |
Walking |
71.9 |
| Fishing |
29.9 |
Gardening |
45.2 |
| Cycling |
27.3 |
Equipment-based exercise |
30.4 |
| Gardening |
20.6 |
Swimming |
24.3 |
| Golf |
17.9 |
Cycling |
18.7 |
| Equipment-based exercise |
16.8 |
Pilates/Yoga |
11.9 |
| Jogging/Running |
16.8 |
Dance |
10.7 |
| Swimming |
15.2 |
Netball4 |
10.6 |
| Canoeing/Kayaking |
12.9 |
Aerobics |
6.2 |
| Tramping |
11.6 |
Golf |
5.3 |
- Walking was the most popular activity for men and women.
- Six of the 10 most popular activities were the same for men and women.
- Activities uniquely popular with women were pilates/yoga, dance, netball and aerobics, while fishing, jogging/running, canoeing/ kayaking and tramping were uniquely popular among men.