National sport and physical activity participation
Australians Aged 18+ with Disability
Headline indicators
Participate in sport or physical activity 1+ per week
2022-23 67% [2,451,000]
Participate in sport-related activity 1+ per week
2022-23 24% [891,000]
Participate through a sports club or association 1+ per year
2022-23 12% [433,000]
Take on a non-playing role 1+ per year
2022-23 11% [409,000]
Top motivations in 2022–23
Physical health or fitness
2022-23 77%
Fun/enjoyment
2022-23 40%
Social reasons
2022-23 28%
Psychological/mental health/therapy
2022-23 26%
Physio/rehab/physical therapy/post op
2022-23 24%
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0003/1121655/Male-in-a-wheelchair-playing-tennis.png)
Based on all participants (1+ per year).
Top barriers in 2022–23
Poor health or injury
2022-23 58%
Disability
2022-23 15%
Increasing age/too old
2022-23 11%
Not enough time/too many other commitments
2022-23 8%
Based on all non-participants.
All participation rates 2016–17 to 2022–23
Frequency of participation
Most popular sport-related activities 2022–23
Estimated number of participants
Males 18+ with disability
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0009/1092366/Swimming-AUSLAY-Icon-Navy-Green.png)
Swimming
229,000
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0006/1092642/Triathon-iStock-1363881419-Navy-Green.png)
Cycling
199,000
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0005/1092371/Runner-AUSPLAY-Icon-Navy-Green.png)
Running/athletics
152,000
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0011/1092638/Golf-AUSPLAY-Icon-Navy-Green.png)
Golf
114,000
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0005/1120964/Fishing-Colour-Navy-Green.png)
Fishing
63,000
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0005/1085918/Soccer-colour-navy-green.png)
Football/soccer
58,000
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0003/1092369/Tennis-AUSPLAY-Icon-Navy-Green.png)
Tennis
55,000
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0016/1103191/Weightlifting-navy-green.png)
Weightlifting
48,000
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0004/1092370/Basketball-AUSPLAY-Icon-Navy-Green.png)
Basketball
43,000
Females 18+ with disability
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0009/1092366/Swimming-AUSLAY-Icon-Navy-Green.png)
Swimming
344,000
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0005/1092371/Runner-AUSPLAY-Icon-Navy-Green.png)
Running/athletics
138,000
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0006/1092642/Triathon-iStock-1363881419-Navy-Green.png)
Cycling
111,000
Activities with estimates of less than 40,000 not shown.
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0020/1121654/Male-double-leg-amputee-running.png)
Most popular non-sport-related activities 2022–23
Estimated number of participants
Males 18+ with disability
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0018/1115172/Walking.png)
Walking (recreational)
707,000
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0016/1115170/Fitness-gym.png)
Fitness/gym
524,000
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0003/1115175/Exergaming.png)
Exergaming*
103,000
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0005/1115168/Bushwalking.png)
Bushwalking
83,000
Females 18+ with disability
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0018/1115172/Walking.png)
Walking (recreational)
981,000
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0016/1115170/Fitness-gym.png)
Fitness/gym
617,000
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0005/1115168/Bushwalking.png)
Bushwalking
156,000
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0019/1115173/Yoga.png)
Yoga
155,000
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0017/1115171/Pilates.png)
Pilates
143,000
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0003/1115175/Exergaming.png)
Exergaming*
92,000
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0006/1115169/Dancing.png)
Dancing (recreational)
56,000
Activities with estimates of less than 40,000 not shown.
*Virtual/technology-based/gaming exercise, for example, motion sensing console games, smart treadmills, online platforms such as Zwift.
![](https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/__data/assets/image/0019/1121653/Female-leg-amputee-performing-yoga.png)
Children aged 0-14
Young adults aged 15–19
Australians aged 15+
Older Australians aged 55+
Girls aged 0-14
Females aged 15+
Boys aged 0-14
Males aged 15+
Australians aged 18+ with disability
Children 0-14 LOTE
Australians 18+ LOTE
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders aged 18+
Children aged 0-14 in major cities
Australians aged 15+ in major cities
Children aged 0-14 in regional/rural areas
Australians aged 15+ in regional/rural areas
Children aged 0-14 by state / territory 2022-23
Australians aged 15+ by state / territory 2022-23