In a survey conducted in Australia in 2020, responses showed that attendance to Australia Football League matches was dominated by people aged under 35 years old, with approximately *** thousand attendees from this age group. The ** and over age group reported the lowest attendance to AFL matches in 2020. Overall attendance of AFL matches in 2020 was impacted by COVID-19 related restrictions and lockdowns, including all matches played in the state of Victoria were played without spectators.

In the financial year 2023, Australians aged between 25 and 34 years dominated the fitness and gym industry in Australia, with over *** million Australians from the age group participating in fitness or gym activities during the year. That year, gym and fitness participation was the least popular among survey respondents aged 15 to 17 years. Gyms and fitness centers in Australia Australia has seen a steady increase in the number of fitness centers and gyms over recent years. Gym and fitness center use is one of the leading types of sports participation activities in Australia, along with recreational walking, athletics, jogging, and running. Physical health in Australia   While the availability and use of fitness centers continue to rise, obesity remains a significant public health risk in Australia. It is a major risk factor for developing coronary heart disease, a leading cause of death in Australia. Many factors may contribute to one’s risk of obesity; however, adequate physical exercise and a healthy diet are important factors for maintaining a healthy body weight. Currently, most Australians do not meet recommended physical activity guidelines, and only a small portion of Australian adults meet vegetable intake dietary guidelines.

In the twelve months to December 2020, almost one and a half million men attended an Australian Football League match in Australia. In total, almost than two and a half million people attended an AFL match throughout 2020. Attendance to AFL matches were impacted by COVID-19 related restrictions. In 2019, the AFL season drew a record attendance of **** million throughout the season.