What are Australia's most watched sports?

Answer 1

The following figures are for Aystralia's most watched sports by attendance at games. Figures are not available for television's most watched sports.

• Australian Rules football (AFL), with an attendance rate of 16%
• Horse-racing (13%)
• Rugby league (9%)
• Motor sports (9%)
• Cricket (5%)
• Rugby Union (4%)
• Soccer (4%)
• Harness racing
• Dog Racing
• Basketball (2%)
• Tennis (2%)
• Netball (1%)

Most of the above sports were usually attended by people who watched a single game over a one-year period; this included attendees at dog racing, harness racing, horse racing, motor sports and tennis. By contrast, those who attended netball, Australian Rules football, basketball and soccer attended more than one game.