Value and Benefits
Perceived social and community benefits of sport and physical activity.
Views on the value and benefits of sport were more positive in 2024/25, continuing an upward trend since 2022/23. People were most likely to agree that sport and physical activity are good for health and wellbeing, and that sport can help people meet others and make friends.
While fewer believed that sport offers more benefits than other forms of physical activity, more than two-thirds agreed that people are more likely to keep up regular physical activity if they make a commitment to an organised sport activity.
Health and wellbeing
Sport and physical activity is good for health and wellbeing - 86% - 2023/24: 82% - 2022/23: 82%
Belonging
Sport is a place people can feel a sense of belonging - 68% - 2023/24: 65% - 2022/23: 63%
Sport can be a good way to meet people and make friends - 73% - 2023/24: 70% - 2022/23: 70%
Pride
Being involved in sport in playing or non-playing roles is a way for people to feel a sense of accomplishment - 65% - 2023/24: 63% - 2022/23: 60%
Sport is important to having a positive Australian national identity and culture - 60% - 2023/24: 57% - 2022/23: 55%
Personal benefits
Sport can help people develop useful life skills beyond just the sport skills - 68% - 2023/24: 65% - 2022/23: 63%
Sport allows people in the community to find something that suits their level of skills and interests - 60% - 2023/24: 58% - 2022/23: 56%
Being involved in sport is a fun and enjoyable way to spend time - 68% - 2023/24: 65% - 2022/23: 64%
Community
Even people not directly involved themselves can benefit from sport in the wider community - 54% - 2023/24: 51% - 2022/23: 49%
Sport is important for bringing people together in your local community - 61% - 2023/24: 58% - 2022/23: 56%
Sport creates opportunities for economic activity and jobs in the community - 53% - 2023/24: 53% - 2022/23: 50%
Sport is important to having an inclusive Australian society - 58% - 2023/24: 56% - 2022/23: 54%
