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Favourite activity among children aged 4-12 years, as reported by parents or carers, NSW, 2001 (per cent of parents or carers)

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 Centre for Epidemiology and Research, NSW Department of Health (unpublished data).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

Just over 70% of parents or carers said their child’s favourite activity was
either:

• playing sport
• watching television, videos, movies and using a computer
• riding a bike, scooter, skateboarding or rollerblading