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 |
62.3 |
Walking |
78.9 |
| Walking |
57.3 |
Gardening |
70.5 |
| Cycling |
41.2 |
Swimming |
42.6 |
| Fishing |
39.5 |
Cycling |
31.4 |
| Swimming |
38.3 |
Dance |
22.5 |
| Golf |
20.8 |
Equipment-based exercise |
22.0 |
| Tramping |
18.4 |
Fishing |
18.5 |
| Table tennis |
15.9 |
Pilates/Yoga |
16.7 |
| Equipment-based exercise |
15.0 |
Aerobics |
13.7 |
| Dance |
12.8 |
Jogging/Running |
13.5 |
- Walking was the most popular activity for women, while gardening was the most popular activity for men.
- Seven of the 10 most popular activities were the same for men and women.
- Activities uniquely popular with women were pilates/yoga, aerobics and jogging/running, while golf, tramping and table tennis were uniquely popular among men.