With a bit over 600k 0-3 year Olds in swim lessons at the time of the linked report, and around 1.2 million children in that age range in Australia, I’d estimate at least half of kids below 4 have taken swim lessons. So quite common, but not to the extent that I had thought.
Notably, swim lessons for young children are highly subsidized by most states, with many offering a fixed number of free lessons.
A bit later in primary school, the majority of kids will be given free swim lessons at their local public pool though.
Apologies for the late reply.
https://www.royallifesaving.com.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0015/71223/Royal-Life-Saving-special-report-on-learn-to-swim-post-pandemic-enrollments-2022.pdf
With a bit over 600k 0-3 year Olds in swim lessons at the time of the linked report, and around 1.2 million children in that age range in Australia, I’d estimate at least half of kids below 4 have taken swim lessons. So quite common, but not to the extent that I had thought.
Notably, swim lessons for young children are highly subsidized by most states, with many offering a fixed number of free lessons.
A bit later in primary school, the majority of kids will be given free swim lessons at their local public pool though.