Where to play pickleball in Australia

Brisbane

Brisbane has the fastest-warming pickleball scene in the country, with new courts appearing across the inner south and bayside, and a steady run of beginner sessions most weeks.

Sydney

Sydney's pickleball is spread across the Northern Beaches, the inner west and the Sutherland Shire, with both dedicated courts and tennis-court conversions filling up fast.

Melbourne

Melbourne players have a growing choice of indoor venues across the inner north and bayside suburbs, which keeps the game going year-round through the cooler months.

Perth

Perth's near year-round outdoor weather makes it one of the easiest places in the country to pick up pickleball, with clubs spread from the northern suburbs to Fremantle.

Adelaide

Adelaide has a compact, fast-growing scene with welcoming clubs across the inner suburbs and the foothills — an easy city to find a first session in.

Canberra

Canberra runs some of the best-organised social and beginner programs in the country, with affordable casual sessions and term passes across several venues.

Gold Coast

The Gold Coast pairs a strong outdoor culture with new dedicated courts, and sits inside the South East Queensland corridor that's growing fastest ahead of 2032.

Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast's club scene has expanded quickly, with beginner-friendly sessions from Caloundra up to Noosa.

Newcastle

Newcastle is a strong regional scene that tends to rank and fill faster than the big metros — a good place to find a session without a wait.

Geelong

Geelong's pickleball community has grown well beyond its size, with regular social play and an easy on-ramp for complete beginners.