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SUMMARY
MUSEUMS Attendance There were 3,623,200 people in Australia or 25% of the population aged 18 years and over who visited museums in the 12 months before interview in 2002. The attendance rate was somewhat higher than that recorded in 1999 (20%), when some large museums were temporarily closed. The opening of the Melbourne Museum in 2000 and the National Museum in Canberra in 2001 would also have contributed to the higher attendance rates recorded in 2002. About one-half (47%) of those who had visited museums during the 12-month period had gone more than once. Area of residence The highest attendance rates for museums were recorded by people living in the Australian Capital Territory (57%) and the Northern Territory (43%). People living in Tasmania also had a relatively high attendance rate (32%). Characteristics of visitors Overall, males and females had similar attendance rates (approximately 25%). However, for those aged 18-24 years, the attendance rate for females (27%) was significantly more than the rate for males (18%). The highest attendance rates for museums were recorded for people who:
ZOOLOGICAL PARKS AND AQUARIUMS Attendance Two-fifths (40%) of people aged 18 years and over visited zoological parks and aquariums in the 12 months before interview in 2002. Some 3,272,100 people visited zoological gardens, 2,475,700 visited other wildlife parks and 2,838,000 visited aquariums and marine parks. The attendance rate increased six percentage points between 1999 and 2002 (from 34% to 40%). Part of the increase in attendance over this period can be attributed to the opening of new venues. For example, following the opening of the Melbourne Aquarium in 2000, attendance rates by Victorians at aquariums and marine parks increased by 15 percentage points (from 8% in 1999 to 23% in 2002). Area of residence Attendance rates varied considerably by area of residence. The highest attendance rates at zoological gardens were recorded by people in the Australian Capital Territory (32%) and Western Australia (31%). Attendance at other wildlife parks was highest for those living in the Northern Territory (37%), while for aquariums and marine parks, the highest attendance rate was recorded for residents in the Australian Capital Territory (29%). Characteristics of visitors Females had slightly higher attendance rates than males at zoological parks and aquariums (42% and 38% respectively). The highest attendance rates were recorded for the age groups 25-34 years (52%) and 35-44 years (49%), over three times the attendance rate of the 75 years and over age group (14%). The highest attendance rates for zoological parks and aquariums were recorded for people who:
BOTANIC GARDENS Attendance Almost 42% of the population aged 18 years and over (6,034,200 people) in Australia visited botanic gardens in the 12 months before interview in 2002. This represents an increase of over five percentage points in the attendance rate when compared with survey results from 1999 (from 36% to 42%). Nearly two-thirds (63%) of those who had visited botanic gardens during the 12-month period had gone more than once. Area of residence The highest attendance rate was recorded by people living in the Northern Territory (49%) - botanic gardens was the second most attended cultural venue or event by people in the Northern Territory in the 12 months before interview in 2002. People living in the six state capital cities had an attendance rate of 46%, compared with 35% for people living elsewhere in Australia. Characteristics of visitors The attendance rate for females (43%) was only slightly higher than the rate for males (40%). The age group 75 years and over recorded an attendance rate of 24%, substantially lower than all other age groups which had rates near the average of 42%. The highest attendance rates for botanic gardens were recorded for people who:
LIBRARIES Attendance With an attendance rate of over 42% of people aged 18 years and over (6,110,200 people), national, state and local libraries were the second most attended cultural venue or event in 2002. The attendance rate increased five percentage points between 1999 and 2002 (from 37% to 42%). About two-fifths (40%) of those who had been to libraries during the 12-month period had been there more than 10 times during that period. Area of residence While people in most states and territories had attendance rates similar to the national average (42%), the rates were somewhat higher for people in the Australian Capital Territory (49%) (possibly in part due to the National Library’s Treasures of the World Exhibition which was held during the reference period) and in Western Australia (47%). Attendance rates were slightly higher for residents in the six state capital cities (43%) than in the rest of Australia (40%). Characteristics of visitors Females were much more likely than males to visit a library - their attendance rate was 50%, compared with 35% for males. Large differences between females and males were evident for all age groups except 65-74 years and 75 years and over. The highest attendance rates for libraries were recorded for people who:
CLASSICAL MUSIC CONCERTS Attendance There were 1,298,900 people in Australia who attended classical music concerts in the 12 months before interview in 2002, making it the least attended of the 12 cultural venues and events surveyed. This was about one-tenth (9%) of the population aged 18 years and over. Almost three-fifths (58%) of those who had attended classical music concerts during the 12-month period had attended multiple times. Area of residence Residents in the Australian Capital Territory recorded the highest attendance rate (14%), while those in Queensland recorded the lowest (7%). People living in the six state capital cities had a higher attendance rate than those in the rest of Australia (11% compared with 6%). Characteristics of attendees Females were slightly more likely than males to attend classical music concerts (an attendance rate of 10% compared with 8%). The age group 55-64 years recorded the highest attendance rate (13%), over double the attendance rate of those aged 18-24 years (6%). The highest attendance rates for classical music concerts were recorded for people who:
POPULAR MUSIC CONCERTS Attendance Some 3,833,600 people aged 18 years and over attended popular music concerts in the 12 months before interview in 2002. This represented an attendance rate of 26%. Almost two-thirds (64%) of those who had attended popular music concerts during the 12-month period had attended more than once. Area of residence Attendance rates ranged from 23% for Queensland residents to 33% for those living in the Australian Capital Territory. Characteristics of attendees The attendance rates for males and females were similar (27% and 26% respectively). Attendance rates declined with increasing age - over two-fifths (44%) of people aged 18-24 years had been to popular music concerts in the previous 12 months, while about one-third (33%) of 25-34 year olds had attended. This compares with 8% of people aged 75 years and over. The highest attendance rates for popular music concerts were recorded for people who:
THEATRE PERFORMANCES Attendance There were 2,607,100 people (18% of the population aged 18 years and over) who attended theatre performances in the 12 months before interview in 2002. About one-half (52%) of those who had attended theatre performances during the 12-month period had attended more than once. Area of residence The Australian Capital Territory (25%), Western Australia (21%) and Victoria (19%) were the only states and territory where residents had attendance rates above the national average of 18%. The attendance rate for people living in the six state capital cities was 19%, compared with 16% for people living in the rest of Australia. Characteristics of attendees Females recorded higher attendance rates than males across all age groups - overall, 21% compared with 15%. The highest attendance rates at theatre performances were recorded for people who:
DANCE PERFORMANCES Attendance There were 1,581,000 people in Australia, or over one-tenth (11%) of the population who attended dance performances in the 12 months before interview in 2002. About half (51%) of those who had attended dance performances during the 12-month period had attended on multiple occasions. Area of residence The highest attendance rates were recorded by residents in the Australian Capital Territory (18%) and the Northern Territory (15%). The rate of attendance of people living in the six state capital cities was similar to the rate for people living elsewhere (both 11%). Characteristics of attendees Females were more likely than males to attend dance performances - they had an attendance rate of 13%, compared with 8% for males. The age group 35-44 years recorded the highest attendance rate (14%). The highest attendance rates for dance performances were recorded for people who:
MUSICALS AND OPERAS Attendance Almost one-fifth (19%) of people aged 18 years and over attended musicals and operas in the 12 months before interview in 2002. Some 2,486,400 people saw musicals and 423,400 saw operas. Just under half (46%) of those who had attended musicals and operas during the 12-month period had been more than once. Less than 10% had attended more than three musicals and operas in that time. Area of residence Attendance rates for musicals and operas were similar for people in most states and territories - the highest rates recorded were for people living in Victoria (21%) and the Australian Capital Territory (20%). Characteristics of attendees Females were more likely to attend musicals and operas than males - the attendance rate for females was 22%, compared with 15% for males. Over one-fifth of people in each of the age groups 45-54 years and 55-64 years had been to a musical or opera in the 12 months before interview. The highest attendance rates for musicals and operas were recorded for people who:
OTHER PERFORMING ARTS Attendance Some 2,955,700 people (20% of the population aged 18 years and over) attended ‘Other performing arts’ events, such as variety shows, revues and circuses in the 12 months before interview. Area of residence People living in South Australia and Western Australia had the highest attendance rates at ‘Other performing arts’ (25% and 23% respectively). Western Australia residents recorded the highest attendance rate at circuses (12%, compared with the national average of 9%), while Tasmania residents recorded the highest attendance rate at variety shows and revues (13%, compared with the national average of 8%). Characteristics of attendees Females were slightly more likely than males to attend ‘Other performing arts’ (an attendance rate of 21% compared with 19%). People in the younger age groups generally had higher attendance rates than people in other age groups - 23% of 18-24 year olds and 24% of 25-34 year olds attended ‘Other performing arts’. The highest attendance rates for 'Other performing arts' were recorded for people who:
CINEMAS Attendance The cinema recorded the highest attendance rate of all the venues and events included in the survey, with 70% of people aged 18 years and over (12,789,500 people) having been to a cinema in the 12 months before interview. Over half (56%) of those who had visited the cinema during the 12-month period had attended at least five times. Area of residence The highest attendance rates were recorded by residents in the Australian Capital Territory (81%), Western Australia (76%) and the Northern Territory (75%). People living in the six state capital cities were more likely to have visited the cinema than those in the rest of Australia (the attendance rates were 74% and 63% respectively). Characteristics of attendees Cinema attendance declined with age. Of 18-24 year olds, 92% had been to the cinema in the 12 months before interview. Older age groups recorded successively lower attendance rates, with those aged 75 years and over having an attendance rate of 31%. Overall, the attendance rate for females (72%) was slightly higher than the rate for males (68%). The highest attendance rates for cinema were recorded for people who:
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4114.0 - Attendance at Selected Cultural Venues and Events, Australia, 2002
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 28/10/2003
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