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 |
% |
| Gardening |
44.0 |
Walking |
71.2 |
| Fishing |
43.5 |
Gardening |
62.1 |
| Walking |
39.0 |
Cycling |
37.2 |
| Cycling |
35.3 |
Equipment-based exercise |
32.1 |
| Swimming |
32.1 |
Dance |
26.5 |
| Golf |
25.5 |
Swimming |
25.8 |
| Jogging/Running |
24.6 |
Jogging/Running |
17.5 |
| Snowsports |
24.2 |
Tramping |
16.5 |
| Equipment-based exercise |
23.6 |
Netball7 |
15.7 |
| Hunting6 |
19.5 |
Pilates/Yoga |
15.3 |
- Walking was the most popular activity for women, while gardening was the most popular activity for men.
- Six of the 10 most popular activities were the same for men and women.
- Activities uniquely popular with women were dance, tramping, netball and pilates/yoga, while fishing, golf, snowsports and hunting were uniquely popular among men.