This explains Australia’s low Coastal Tourism Density at 139 tourists per coastal kilometre and very low overall marine estate pressure at 3 people per square kilometre. Australia does not have any purpose built coastal tourist resorts and travel, leisure and recreational infrastructures are an integral part of local coastal planning and development. The country scores high on sustainable water, wastewater and solid waste management, as well as availability of drinking water and sanitation.

There is an abundance of coastal and marine recreational and leisure activities, many of them being mindful and respectful of nature. However, the country operates several captive marine animals attractions. Also despite its high MPAs coverage at 40.8%, Australia scores lower on use of ocean resources, in particular fishing.