This article focuses on patterns of patronage for the arts, numbers of people working in cultural jobs and those training to be artists. It then looks at people's attitudes to the arts. The survey provided data for people aged 15 and over in private and non-private dwellings. The PSM is a quarterly household survey of people aged 18 years and over from approximately 3,000 households, and covers rural and urban areas across all States and Territories. 54.1 62.1 8,733.8 Botanic garden 35.5 41.3 42.9 31.2 38.5 5,410.5 Library 32.2 44.4 . . . .
Numbers attending Cultural activities contribute to the quality of life, and take many forms.
They can range from taking a stroll through a botanical garden to watching an opera or ballet performance. Attendance rates For each type of cultural venue identified in the 1995 survey, women had a higher attendance rate than men. To some extent, these differences would arise because some venues are more accessible to people living in capital cities. For example, most zoos and major botanical gardens are located in the capital cities. Similarly, performances such as operas and musicals may be staged only in capital cities.