What are the top 3 popular sports in Australia?

Cricket, 3. Rugby League, Than swimming and athletics I guess. AFL -> NRL -> Cricket. Those are the top 3 most popular sports in Aus (in order). Personal opinion but when you look at the facts this seems right. read more

Australians are playing cricket for more than 200 years. Cricket is one of most popular sports in Australia. In the summer season, Australians play cricket at picnics, barbeques, parks, and beaches. The Australian cricket team is one of the world’s top-ranking teams with their trademark baggy green caps. read more

Most Popular Sports in Australia The sports that are popular in Australia can be very different to elsewhere around the world, and in addition there are regional differences in the popularity of sports, for example the most popular football code in Sydney is Rugby League, while in Melbourne it is Australian Football. read more

As the third most popular sport for children, and second most popular sport for adults (14+), cycling easily takes the second spot on the list. With 2.343 million participants, 10.8% of all Australians take part. read more