Areas we cover

How we draw the map

Our areas follow the Australian Bureau of Statistics' Significant Urban Areas from the 2021 Census. Each capital is one area, and so is every regional urban area of about 40,000 people or more. They range from the Gold Coast - Tweed Heads area, with 693,596 people (ABS), down to Geraldton, with 38,595 (ABS). An enquiry from a nearby suburb or town belongs to the area around it, so a request from Sebastopol goes to Ballarat.

Capital cities

Each capital has its own page. In alphabetical order: Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. Adelaide was the first city we researched in detail, and its page links on to suburb pages across the city and the coast.

Who looks after the park

Outdoor sessions run on land managed by different bodies, and that decides which permit a trainer needs. In Sydney, some parks such as the Royal Botanic Garden and The Domain are run by agencies other than the City of Sydney, where fees and permits may be required (City of Sydney). In Perth, organised groups doing personal fitness training in Kings Park need an approved application from the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority. In Canberra, questions about using national land such as Lake Burley Griffin and Commonwealth Park go to the National Capital Authority (ACT Government).

Each city page sets out what we found for that place, with a link to every source.

Not on the list?

Smaller towns are welcome. Send an enquiry naming your town and state. Trainers often cover a wide patch around a centre, and some are mobile trainers who travel.