Walking in WA
Walking Trails in Western Australia
Walking trails and paths in Western Australia by city, council area or suburb, with AusPlay participation figures for Western Australia.
- walking trails and paths listed in Western Australia
- 207
- of WA residents aged 15+ walked for recreation or exercise in 2025
- 51.0%
- people aged 15+ in WA
- 1.26m
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Walking Trails by City and Region
207 walking trails and paths listed in Western Australia
Walking in other states
In WA: 125 shared paths, 65 bushwalking tracks, 17 walking trails.
AusPlay January to December 2025
Walking Participation in Western Australia
- of Western Australia residents aged 15 and over walked for recreation or exercise in 2025Australia: 50.2%
- 51.0%
- people aged 15 and over in Western AustraliaMargin of error about 39,000 either way
- 1.26million
- children aged 0 to 14 in organised walking outside school hours3.1% of children aged 0 to 14
- 17,000
- people aged 15 and over took part through a club, centre or other organiser4.3% of people aged 15 and over
- 106,000
| Participation rate, 2025 | Western Australia | Australia |
|---|---|---|
| People aged 15 and over | 51.0% | 50.2% |
| Males aged 15 and over | 42.1% | 42.5% |
| Females aged 15 and over | 59.7% | 57.8% |
| Children 0 to 14 (organised, outside school hours) | 3.1% | 2.7% |
Source: Australian Sports Commission, AusPlay, January to December 2025, released 30 April 2026. Category: Walking (Recreational). State-level survey estimates. AusPlay does not publish participation for cities or suburbs. National figures
Walking Trails by Council Area
The 20 council areas with the most walking trails and paths listed.
Wanneroo26
Cockburn21
Perth18
Canning13
Busselton10
Kalamunda8
Swan8
Mandurah8
Stirling7
Joondalup7
Collie6
Fremantle5
West Arthur4
Rockingham4
Kwinana4
Northampton4
Serpentine-Jarrahdale4
Cambridge4
Albany4
Augusta Margaret River3