Find Ways to Get Active in Australia
Pick an activity, or enter a suburb or postcode to see the trails, pools, courts and outdoor gyms nearby, with AusPlay figures for what Australians do.
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Participation data: AusPlay, Australian Sports Commission
Australia
Places listed by state
- 17,652
- Places to exercise listedincluding 5,148 free outdoor gyms
What Do You Want to Do?
Walking
Walking trails, park tracks and shared paths
5,278 listed in 8 states and territories
50.2% of people aged 15+ (AusPlay)
Find walking trails in AustraliaBushwalking
National park, forest and reserve tracks
4,709 listed in 8 states and territories
17.5% of people aged 15+ (AusPlay)
Find bushwalking tracks in AustraliaRunning
Athletics tracks and shared paths
1,029 listed in 8 states and territories
16.5% of people aged 15+ (AusPlay)
Find running tracks in AustraliaOutdoor gyms
Free outdoor gyms and fitness stations
5,148 listed in 8 states and territories
34.1% of people aged 15+ (AusPlay)
Find a free outdoor gymSwimming
Public pools and aquatic centres
1,234 listed in 8 states and territories
15.4% of people aged 15+ (AusPlay)
Find swimming pools in AustraliaCycling
Bike paths, rail trails and mountain bike trails
3,068 listed in 8 states and territories
8.3% of people aged 15+ (AusPlay)
Find cycle routes in AustraliaBasketball
Outdoor courts, half courts and stadiums
1,426 listed in 8 states and territories
4.5% of people aged 15+ (AusPlay)
Find basketball courts in AustraliaTennis
Public courts, clubs and tennis centres
1,444 listed in 7 states and territories
4.9% of people aged 15+ (AusPlay)
Find tennis courts in AustraliaPadel
Padel centres and clubs with padel courts
42 listed in 7 states and territories
1.3% of people aged 15+ (pickleball/padel, AusPlay)
Find padel courts in AustraliaWhat Australians Do to Stay Active
Participation at least once in 2025, people aged 15 and over. Survey estimates from the Australian Sports Commission.
| Activity | Aged 15+ rate | Aged 15+ participants | Children 0 to 14 (organised) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walking (Recreational) | 50.2% | 11.36 million | 132,000 |
| Fitness/Gym | 34.1% | 7.72 million | 76,000 |
| Bush walking | 17.5% | 3.95 million | 54,000 |
| Running/jogging | 16.5% | 3.74 million | 150,000 |
| Swimming | 15.4% | 3.48 million | 1.12 million |
| Cycling | 8.3% | 1.88 million | 80,000 |
| Pilates | 7.2% | 1.63 million | 3,700 * |
| Football/soccer | 5.6% | 1.27 million | 690,000 |
| Yoga | 5.1% | 1.15 million | 13,000 |
| Tennis | 4.9% | 1.12 million | 187,000 |
| Golf | 4.6% | 1.03 million | 26,000 |
| Basketball | 4.5% | 1.02 million | 342,000 |
of people aged 15 and over did a sport or physical activity in 2025
68.8% took part at least once a week
Why people take part
- Physical health or fitness66.5%
- Fun / enjoyment58.9%
- To lose weight / keep weight off / tone53.2%
- To be outdoors / to enjoy nature51.1%
- Social reasons44.2%
Share of participants aged 15 and over. More than one reason can be given.
Where people take part
- Public space62.4%
- Gym / fitness club / sports / leisure centre30.5%
- Home environment29.8%
- Free community facilities21.0%
- Sports club or association facilities18.4%
Share of people aged 15 and over.
Source: Australian Sports Commission, AusPlay, January to December 2025 data tables, released 30 April 2026. Children are counted for organised activity outside school hours only. * AusPlay flags the estimate for caution. AusPlay moved from telephone to online collection in July 2023. The Australian Sports Commission states that results from July 2023 are not directly comparable with earlier results.