GITNUXREPORT 2026

Australian Fitness Industry Statistics

Australia's fitness industry thrives, growing robustly with widespread membership and rising revenue.

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Key Statistics

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Fitness industry employed 45,000 full-time in 2023.

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Personal trainers numbered 32,000 certified.

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Group instructors 18,500 active.

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Average PT hourly rate AUD 85.

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Front desk staff 12,000 positions.

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Industry turnover rate 28% annually.

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Female workforce 55% in fitness roles.

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Casual employment 62% of total jobs.

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Management roles 3,200 filled.

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Certification rate 92% among trainers.

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Wage growth 4.1% in 2023 for PTs.

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Youth apprenticeships 1,200 in gyms.

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Indigenous employees 2.5% of workforce.

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Remote work trainers 4,500 online-only.

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Job vacancies 2,800 unfilled in 2023.

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Training spend per employee AUD 1,200 yearly.

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Part-time roles 25,000 strong.

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CEO salaries averaged AUD 180,000.

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Retention rate 72% for certified staff.

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NSW employed 14,500 in fitness.

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VIC workforce 12,000.

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QLD 9,800 jobs.

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Multi-skilling 65% of trainers.

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Union membership 8% in industry.

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Gig economy PTs 6,200.

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Age 25-34 dominated workforce at 42%.

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Disability-inclusive hiring 12% gyms.

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Overtime hours averaged 5 per week for managers.

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Bonus structures in 35% of gyms.

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International qualifications recognized 75%.

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Shift work preference 88% staff.

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Mental health leave taken by 22%.

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Promotion rate 15% yearly.

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Australia had 7,800 gym and fitness centres in 2023.

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Low-cost chains operated 45% of total gyms.

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Boutique studios numbered 1,200 nationwide.

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Average gym size 650 sqm in urban areas.

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24/7 unmanned gyms reached 1,500 sites.

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NSW hosted 2,200 gyms in 2023.

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VIC had 1,900 fitness centres.

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QLD gym count 1,600.

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New gym openings 450 in 2023.

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Closures reduced to 120 post-2022.

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Average equipment value per gym AUD 250,000.

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Outdoor fitness parks totaled 850 nationwide.

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Hotel gym integrations 320 facilities.

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University campus gyms 120 active.

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Pool-integrated fitness centres 950.

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CrossFit boxes 450 in Australia.

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F45 studios 350 locations.

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Anytime Fitness franchises 540 sites.

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Fitness First clubs 70 premium venues.

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Average gym capacity utilization 72% in peak hours.

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Renovation spend per gym AUD 80,000 annually.

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Green-certified gyms 15% of total.

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Mobile fitness units 200 deployed in rural areas.

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Studio per capita highest in ACT at 1 per 4,500.

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SA gym density 1 per 12,000 residents.

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WA facilities grew 7% to 850.

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TAS 120 gyms serving 550,000.

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NT remote gyms 25 specialized.

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Tech-integrated gyms 40% with apps.

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Group fitness rooms in 65% of gyms.

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In 2023, the Australian fitness industry revenue reached AUD 2.6 billion, up 5.2% from 2022.

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Gym and fitness centre industry market size was AUD 2.4 billion in 2022.

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Fitness industry contributed 0.1% to Australia's GDP in 2023.

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Annual revenue per gym averaged AUD 350,000 in 2023.

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Online fitness segment grew to AUD 180 million in revenue by 2023.

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Total industry expenditure on equipment hit AUD 450 million in 2022.

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Corporate wellness programs generated AUD 120 million in 2023.

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Boutique studios accounted for 15% of total revenue at AUD 390 million in 2023.

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Projected industry growth rate of 4.8% CAGR from 2023-2028.

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NSW gyms contributed 32% of national revenue, AUD 832 million in 2023.

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VIC fitness market size AUD 650 million in 2023.

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QLD revenue share 22%, AUD 572 million in 2023.

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Pre-COVID peak revenue was AUD 2.8 billion in 2019.

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Recovery post-COVID saw 12% revenue growth in 2022.

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Wearable tech sales in fitness context AUD 250 million in 2023.

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Functional fitness niche revenue AUD 200 million in 2023.

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Industry profit margin averaged 8.5% in 2023.

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Total assets in industry valued at AUD 4.1 billion in 2022.

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Merchandise sales from gyms AUD 95 million annually.

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Virtual fitness platforms revenue up 25% to AUD 220 million in 2023.

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SA fitness revenue AUD 150 million in 2023.

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WA market size AUD 280 million, growing 6% YoY.

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TAS gyms revenue AUD 45 million in 2023.

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ACT fitness industry AUD 60 million revenue.

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NT smallest market at AUD 25 million in 2023.

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CrossFit affiliates revenue share AUD 110 million.

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HIIT studios AUD 160 million in 2023.

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Yoga/Pilates segment AUD 300 million revenue.

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Strength training equipment sales AUD 320 million.

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Industry taxes paid AUD 180 million in 2023.

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In 2023, Australia had 8.5 million gym members aged 18+.

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Membership penetration rate reached 35% of adult population in 2023.

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Women comprised 52% of total gym memberships in 2023.

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Average membership tenure 18 months in 2023.

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24/7 gym users made up 28% of members, 2.4 million.

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Corporate memberships totaled 450,000 in 2023.

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Youth memberships (14-17) increased 15% to 320,000.

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Seniors (65+) memberships 850,000, up 8%.

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Multi-club memberships held by 22% of gym-goers.

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Churn rate averaged 32% annually in 2023.

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Monthly membership fee average AUD 25.50.

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Casual visit rate 12% of total participation.

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Digital-only members 1.2 million in 2023.

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NSW had 2.8 million members in 2023.

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VIC membership base 2.1 million adults.

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QLD 1.9 million gym members.

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Average weekly visits per member 2.8 times.

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Post-COVID membership surge 18% in 2022.

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Group class participants 4.2 million weekly.

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Personal training clients 1.8 million.

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Low-income earners membership rate 22%.

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Urban vs rural membership gap 45% higher in cities.

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App-based check-ins 65% of total logins.

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Family memberships 15% of total, 1.3 million users.

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Student discounts boosted memberships by 10%.

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Indigenous participation rate 18% in fitness programs.

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LGBTQ+ membership segment 8% of total.

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Prepaid annual memberships 25% share.

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Referral programs drove 14% new memberships.

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Total active gym members recovered to 95% of 2019 levels.

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In 2023, 62% of Australians participated in home workouts weekly.

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HIIT classes popularity up 22% since 2022.

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Wearable usage among gym-goers 78%.

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Mental health focus drove 35% class sign-ups.

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Plant-based nutrition adoption 45% in fitness community.

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Virtual reality fitness trials in 12% of gyms.

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Women-led classes demand up 18%.

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Recovery tools like cryotherapy used by 25%.

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Functional training sessions 40% of class time.

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Sustainability apps downloaded 500,000 times.

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Post-workout social events attended by 30%.

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Gamified fitness challenges 55% participation.

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Early morning classes 28% of bookings.

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Personalized AI coaching used by 19%.

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Outdoor group sessions up 30% post-COVID.

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Keto diet followers in gyms 22%.

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Sleep tracking integration 65% wearables.

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Community challenges retention boost 25%.

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Hybrid workout preference 48% consumers.

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Mindfulness yoga up 16% enrollment.

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E-sports fitness crossovers 8% interest.

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Vegan protein supplement sales 35% growth.

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Night owl workouts 15% rise.

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Influencer-led programs 42% followership.

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Biohacking tools adoption 12%.

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Family fitness classes 20% demand.

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Metaverse fitness events 5% trial rate.

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Anti-aging workouts popular with 55+ at 28%.

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Cycle classes spin 1.2 million sessions yearly.

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Fitness podcasts listeners 2.1 million.

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Zero-gravity training up 10%.

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Surprising nearly 8.5 million Aussies are now gym members, Australia's fitness industry is flexing its economic muscles, fueling a massive $2.6 billion in revenue.

Key Takeaways

  • In 2023, the Australian fitness industry revenue reached AUD 2.6 billion, up 5.2% from 2022.
  • Gym and fitness centre industry market size was AUD 2.4 billion in 2022.
  • Fitness industry contributed 0.1% to Australia's GDP in 2023.
  • In 2023, Australia had 8.5 million gym members aged 18+.
  • Membership penetration rate reached 35% of adult population in 2023.
  • Women comprised 52% of total gym memberships in 2023.
  • Australia had 7,800 gym and fitness centres in 2023.
  • Low-cost chains operated 45% of total gyms.
  • Boutique studios numbered 1,200 nationwide.
  • In 2023, 62% of Australians participated in home workouts weekly.
  • HIIT classes popularity up 22% since 2022.
  • Wearable usage among gym-goers 78%.
  • Fitness industry employed 45,000 full-time in 2023.
  • Personal trainers numbered 32,000 certified.
  • Group instructors 18,500 active.

Australia's fitness industry thrives, growing robustly with widespread membership and rising revenue.

Employment and Workforce

1Fitness industry employed 45,000 full-time in 2023.
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2Personal trainers numbered 32,000 certified.
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3Group instructors 18,500 active.
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4Average PT hourly rate AUD 85.
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5Front desk staff 12,000 positions.
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6Industry turnover rate 28% annually.
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7Female workforce 55% in fitness roles.
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8Casual employment 62% of total jobs.
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9Management roles 3,200 filled.
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10Certification rate 92% among trainers.
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11Wage growth 4.1% in 2023 for PTs.
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12Youth apprenticeships 1,200 in gyms.
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13Indigenous employees 2.5% of workforce.
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14Remote work trainers 4,500 online-only.
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15Job vacancies 2,800 unfilled in 2023.
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16Training spend per employee AUD 1,200 yearly.
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17Part-time roles 25,000 strong.
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18CEO salaries averaged AUD 180,000.
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19Retention rate 72% for certified staff.
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20NSW employed 14,500 in fitness.
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21VIC workforce 12,000.
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22QLD 9,800 jobs.
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23Multi-skilling 65% of trainers.
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24Union membership 8% in industry.
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25Gig economy PTs 6,200.
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26Age 25-34 dominated workforce at 42%.
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27Disability-inclusive hiring 12% gyms.
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28Overtime hours averaged 5 per week for managers.
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29Bonus structures in 35% of gyms.
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30International qualifications recognized 75%.
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31Shift work preference 88% staff.
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32Mental health leave taken by 22%.
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33Promotion rate 15% yearly.
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Employment and Workforce Interpretation

While the fitness industry flexes with 45,000 jobs and enviable PT rates, it’s clearly doing its reps in a high-turnover, largely casual gig economy where most trainers would rather work flexible shifts than chase a management promotion.

Gyms and Facilities

1Australia had 7,800 gym and fitness centres in 2023.
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2Low-cost chains operated 45% of total gyms.
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3Boutique studios numbered 1,200 nationwide.
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4Average gym size 650 sqm in urban areas.
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524/7 unmanned gyms reached 1,500 sites.
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6NSW hosted 2,200 gyms in 2023.
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7VIC had 1,900 fitness centres.
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8QLD gym count 1,600.
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9New gym openings 450 in 2023.
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10Closures reduced to 120 post-2022.
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11Average equipment value per gym AUD 250,000.
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12Outdoor fitness parks totaled 850 nationwide.
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13Hotel gym integrations 320 facilities.
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14University campus gyms 120 active.
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15Pool-integrated fitness centres 950.
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16CrossFit boxes 450 in Australia.
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17F45 studios 350 locations.
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18Anytime Fitness franchises 540 sites.
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19Fitness First clubs 70 premium venues.
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20Average gym capacity utilization 72% in peak hours.
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21Renovation spend per gym AUD 80,000 annually.
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22Green-certified gyms 15% of total.
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23Mobile fitness units 200 deployed in rural areas.
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24Studio per capita highest in ACT at 1 per 4,500.
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25SA gym density 1 per 12,000 residents.
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26WA facilities grew 7% to 850.
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27TAS 120 gyms serving 550,000.
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28NT remote gyms 25 specialized.
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29Tech-integrated gyms 40% with apps.
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30Group fitness rooms in 65% of gyms.
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Gyms and Facilities Interpretation

Australia's fitness landscape in 2023 paints a picture of a nation flexing its options, where nearly half of all gyms are budget-friendly chains, yet we still find room for over a thousand boutiques, proving that whether you crave a 24/7 unmanned iron temple or a curated group sweat session, there's a venue waiting—so really, the only acceptable excuse left is that you forgot your socks.

Market Size and Revenue

1In 2023, the Australian fitness industry revenue reached AUD 2.6 billion, up 5.2% from 2022.
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2Gym and fitness centre industry market size was AUD 2.4 billion in 2022.
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3Fitness industry contributed 0.1% to Australia's GDP in 2023.
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4Annual revenue per gym averaged AUD 350,000 in 2023.
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5Online fitness segment grew to AUD 180 million in revenue by 2023.
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6Total industry expenditure on equipment hit AUD 450 million in 2022.
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7Corporate wellness programs generated AUD 120 million in 2023.
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8Boutique studios accounted for 15% of total revenue at AUD 390 million in 2023.
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9Projected industry growth rate of 4.8% CAGR from 2023-2028.
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10NSW gyms contributed 32% of national revenue, AUD 832 million in 2023.
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11VIC fitness market size AUD 650 million in 2023.
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12QLD revenue share 22%, AUD 572 million in 2023.
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13Pre-COVID peak revenue was AUD 2.8 billion in 2019.
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14Recovery post-COVID saw 12% revenue growth in 2022.
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15Wearable tech sales in fitness context AUD 250 million in 2023.
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16Functional fitness niche revenue AUD 200 million in 2023.
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17Industry profit margin averaged 8.5% in 2023.
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18Total assets in industry valued at AUD 4.1 billion in 2022.
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19Merchandise sales from gyms AUD 95 million annually.
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20Virtual fitness platforms revenue up 25% to AUD 220 million in 2023.
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21SA fitness revenue AUD 150 million in 2023.
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22WA market size AUD 280 million, growing 6% YoY.
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23TAS gyms revenue AUD 45 million in 2023.
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24ACT fitness industry AUD 60 million revenue.
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25NT smallest market at AUD 25 million in 2023.
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26CrossFit affiliates revenue share AUD 110 million.
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27HIIT studios AUD 160 million in 2023.
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28Yoga/Pilates segment AUD 300 million revenue.
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29Strength training equipment sales AUD 320 million.
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30Industry taxes paid AUD 180 million in 2023.
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Market Size and Revenue Interpretation

Australians are pumping a remarkable $2.6 billion into looking good and feeling alive, proving that while our collective gym selfies may be fleeting, the financial gains for the industry are impressively solid.

Membership and Participation

1In 2023, Australia had 8.5 million gym members aged 18+.
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2Membership penetration rate reached 35% of adult population in 2023.
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3Women comprised 52% of total gym memberships in 2023.
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4Average membership tenure 18 months in 2023.
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524/7 gym users made up 28% of members, 2.4 million.
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6Corporate memberships totaled 450,000 in 2023.
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7Youth memberships (14-17) increased 15% to 320,000.
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8Seniors (65+) memberships 850,000, up 8%.
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9Multi-club memberships held by 22% of gym-goers.
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10Churn rate averaged 32% annually in 2023.
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11Monthly membership fee average AUD 25.50.
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12Casual visit rate 12% of total participation.
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13Digital-only members 1.2 million in 2023.
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14NSW had 2.8 million members in 2023.
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15VIC membership base 2.1 million adults.
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16QLD 1.9 million gym members.
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17Average weekly visits per member 2.8 times.
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18Post-COVID membership surge 18% in 2022.
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19Group class participants 4.2 million weekly.
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20Personal training clients 1.8 million.
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21Low-income earners membership rate 22%.
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22Urban vs rural membership gap 45% higher in cities.
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23App-based check-ins 65% of total logins.
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24Family memberships 15% of total, 1.3 million users.
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25Student discounts boosted memberships by 10%.
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26Indigenous participation rate 18% in fitness programs.
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27LGBTQ+ membership segment 8% of total.
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28Prepaid annual memberships 25% share.
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29Referral programs drove 14% new memberships.
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30Total active gym members recovered to 95% of 2019 levels.
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Membership and Participation Interpretation

While the nation's love for a good sweat saw record numbers signing up, the industry's real workout is clearly keeping them from walking out the revolving door after 18 months.

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AI consensus: 4 of 4 models fully agree

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