ATTENDANCE AT SPORTING EVENTS
- There were 7.1 million persons aged 15 years and over (44% of the adult population) who attended at least one sporting event as a spectator during the 12 months prior to interview in 2005-06. A greater percentage of males (52%) attended at least one sporting event than did females (37%).
- Australian Rules football and horse racing were the sports most attended by both males and females. Australian Rules football was attended by 19% of males and 13% of females, while for horse racing the corresponding percentages were 14% and 11%.