06 August 2012, 060812, Australian olympic team, interest in the olympics, London olympics
Q. How much interest are you taking in the Olympic Games being held In London?
Total |
Vote Labor |
Vote Lib/Nat |
Vote Greens |
Men |
Women |
Aged 18-34 |
Aged 35-54 |
Aged 55+ |
|
A lot of interest |
22% |
25% |
24% |
13% |
22% |
22% |
27% |
21% |
17% |
Some interest |
36% |
36% |
39% |
34% |
34% |
37% |
34% |
34% |
40% |
A little interest |
27% |
26% |
28% |
23% |
28% |
26% |
24% |
28% |
31% |
No interest |
14% |
13% |
9% |
30% |
15% |
14% |
14% |
16% |
12% |
Don’t know |
1% |
* |
* |
– |
1% |
– |
2% |
– |
– |
22% said they are taking lot of interest in the Olympic Games and 36% are taking some interest.
Those with highest interest were aged 18-34 (61% a lot/some) and incomes over $1,600pw (66%). Only 43% of those with incomes under $600pw said they had a lot/some interest.