Frequency of physical activity (% of nearly every day)

This indicator measures a city where people live healthy lifestyles.

Vision

A city that provides and encourages participation in a broad range of sporting, recreational and leisure activities.

How are we doing?

Physical activity is defined as any activity such as sport, brisk walking, running or gardening that increases your heart rate or breathing for 30 minutes or more. Nearly every day is defined as five or more days per week.

Dunedin's percentage of residents who participate in physical activity nearly every day is 48%. This is the same as the national total of 52%.

Frequency of physical activity (% of nearly every day)

Phyiscal activity nearly every day (% 5 or more days/week)
2002 43
2004 45
2006 48
2008 52

Data Source: Quality of Life Survey

Last reviewed: 08 May 2009 1:45pm


Dunedin City Council