The Australian Fitness Industry Report 2012 Information Sheet Background
Why is this report useful?
Deloitte Access Economics was commissioned by Fitness Australia
This report provides the fitness industry with important
to conduct a survey of businesses in the fitness industry to
data and trend information that will contribute to industry
provide a detailed overview of the industry in 2012. This report
development, identify and address opportunities and
follows an earlier report, the Fitness Industry Workforce Report
challenges and help to ensure the continued strength and
2012 which documented the supply and demand of fitness
prosperity of the fitness industry.
professionals in Australia, with projections for the future. This State of the Industry Report 2012 is an important companion document to the Fitness Industry Workforce Report 2012.
What are the major findings? Service subsectors – the fitness industry is characterised by a range of different business models from small personal training studios to large multi-national chains. Industry offerings likewise, are just as diverse.
Client Profile – over 4 million Australians participate in fitness industry activities. Users of facilities are typically within the range of 25A-34 years of age, with higher rates of female to male participation.
Industry comparison – fitness industry relative to the broader industry group of sport and recreation has been growing at a faster rate with respect to employment, revenue and value added.
Economic outlook – despite the impacts of GFC the industry is expected to continue to grow and levels of community participation in fitness will continue to increase.
Industry innovation – considered to be the primary driver in shaping the future of the fitness industry. There is an increasing need to meet changing consumer preferences and to develop a greater capacity to integrate advanced technology in service provision.
Further information: The full report and the Executive Summary, September 2012 can be found at:www.fitness.org.au/fitnessindustryreport T: 1300 211 31 E:
[email protected] The Australian Fitness Industry Report 2012 Information Sheet
Industry Market Growth & Value
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In 2012 the fitness industry will have revenue of over $1.2 billion. It contributes $1.4 billion to Australia’s GDP.
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Industry Comparison
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Aerobics / Fitness / Gym activities are now the second more popular forms of exercise
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Growth in the Fitness Industry
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