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Top five most frequently reported favourite activities of children aged 4-12 years, as reported by parents or carers, by age of child, NSW, 2001 (per cent of parents or carers)

4-7 year olds

8-12 year olds

Notes: Figure based on 6,473 respondents. The question "What is [child]’s favourite activity when not at school or in day care?” was asked of parents or carers. 

Source: NSW Child Health Survey 2001. Centre for Epidemiology and Research, NSW Department of Health (unpublished data).

Comment

The type of favourite activities most commonly reported by parents or carers varied with the age of the child.

Sport was most frequently (28.4%) nominated for 8 to 12 year olds, while playing was the most common for 4 to 7 year olds (31.5%).