Attendees of Sydney WorldPride

Sydney WorldPride provided a platform to showcase the voices and cultures of groups that have traditionally been under-represented on a world stage.

Sydney WorldPride drew a wide array of attendees, across a diverse range of genders, sexualities, races, backgrounds and abilities.

For example, 1 in 5 attendees (22%) came from Asia Pacific and 6% identified as transgender and/or gender diverse. The large number of LGBTQIA+ people in the sample (84%) likely reflects a combination of the nature of the Festival and that the survey was perceived as a safe place to disclose LGBTQIA+ status and share their experience.

84%

Of attendees surveyed identified as LGBTQIA+

8%

Of attendees identified as a person living with a disability

Through the attendee survey, each of the eight intersectional groups revealed their own unique perspectives and experiences of the Festival.

Overall, most people in each of the eight intersectional groups felt welcome at Sydney WorldPride. However, people with a disability (86%) and transgender people (90%) were less likely than the average attendee to feel welcome, suggesting more can be done to support these groups.

Transgender and gender diverse people (61%) were also less likely than the average attendee (70%) to say that WorldPride increased the level of acceptance for LGBTQIA+ people in Sydney, demonstrating the unique perspective of this particular group.

22%

Of attendees came from Asia Pacific

6%

Of attendees identified as transgender and/or gender diverse (GD)

16%

Of attendees identified as a Person of Colour

4%

Of attendees identified as First Nations