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Which gyms do AI answers recommend in Perth?

On 10 October 2026 we asked an AI search engine with live web search 10 questions Australians ask about gyms in Perth, and recorded every name it recommended and every source it cited.

50different names in the answers
4 of 10answers naming Anytime Fitness
57different sources cited

What we found

  • Anytime Fitness was named in 4 of the 10 answers, more than any other provider.
  • The three most-named names took 14% of all mentions, across 50 different names in total.
  • 43 of the 50 names appeared in only one answer, so being named once is not the same as being the default recommendation.
  • The most-cited source was reddit.com (5 of 10 answers). Third-party sites such as reddit.com were among the most cited, which means what other sites say about a business shapes the answer, not only its own website.

Most-named providers

#NameAnswers naming it
1Anytime Fitness4 of 10
2Frank’s Gym2 of 10
3Goodlife Health Clubs2 of 10
4Spark CrossFit2 of 10
5Beatty Park Leisure Centre2 of 10
6Arena Joondalup2 of 10
7Snap Fitness2 of 10
8Vigor Gym1 of 10
9Victoria Avenue Fitness Centre1 of 10
10Snap Fitness Perth City 24/71 of 10
11Stirling Leisure Centres–Inglewood1 of 10
12Courtside Fitness1 of 10

Most-cited sources

#WebsiteAnswers citing it
1reddit.com5 of 10
2avenueperth.com4 of 10
3gymny.io4 of 10
4thecourier.co.uk4 of 10
5gymmaps.app3 of 10
624hourfitness.com.au3 of 10
7dailyperth.com.au3 of 10
8tripadvisor.com2 of 10
9theliftlab.com.au2 of 10
10franksgymperth.com2 of 10
11goodlife.com.au2 of 10
12au.fitfit.fitness2 of 10

Why this matters

When someone asks an AI assistant who to choose, the answer usually names a short list. Businesses on that list get the enquiry; the rest are not considered. The names come from what the engine finds and trusts on the web: the business's own pages, and what directories, reviews and media say about it.

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Method

Questions were written to sound like real buyers and did not name any business. Each was asked once through Perplexity sonar (live web search, AU location) on 10 October 2026. Names were read from each answer by a language model and checked against the answer text; directories, review sites, government bodies and media were not counted as names. Answers change from day to day, so this is a snapshot, not a ranking. Inclusion here is not an endorsement by Search Insights.

The 10 questions we asked

With the names each answer gave.

What are the best gyms in Perth for someone who's never lifted weights before?

Named: Goodlife Health Clubs, Vigor Gym, Spark CrossFit, Frank’s Gym, Anytime Fitness

Can you recommend a 24-hour gym near Perth CBD that's actually clean and not too crowded?

Named: Snap Fitness Perth City 24/7, Anytime Fitness, Victoria Avenue Fitness Centre

Which gyms in the northern suburbs of Perth have good group fitness classes and a pool?

Named: Arena Joondalup, Beatty Park Leisure Centre, Stirling Leisure Centres–Inglewood

How much does a gym membership usually cost in Perth, and which places are the cheapest without a lock-in contract?

Named: DIY Fitness, Cyber Fitness, Control Pilates and Fitness, Stadium Fitness, Courtside Fitness, Gold’s Gym, XO Fit, Jetts, Snap Fitness, Anytime Fitness

What's the difference between a big chain gym and a small boutique studio in Perth, and which one is better value?

Named: no providers named

Top gyms in Perth for powerlifting or serious strength training with proper racks and platforms?

Named: PPC Strength, Rev Barbell Club, The Strength Institute, The Lift Lab, Frank’s Gym

Are there any good women-only gyms in Perth, preferably in the southern suburbs?

Named: Sista Fitness, PhysioSista, Ready.Set.Gym, Busy Girl Club, Goodlife, Bailey Fitness

What should I look for when choosing a gym in Perth, and which ones tick most of those boxes?

Named: World Gym, The Pavilion at the WACA, Bannatyne’s, Anytime Fitness, Snap Fitness, Club 300 Perth, One Performance, Zenith Fitness Training, Claymore CrossFit, The Gym Group

Which Perth gyms have creches or child minding so I can work out while my kids are looked after?

Named: Next Gen Kings Park, Lords Recreation Centre, Roar Active, Beatty Park Leisure Centre, Craigie Leisure Centre, Arena Joondalup, Fitness HC 24/7, Gold’s Gym Fremantle

Is it better to join a CrossFit-style gym or a regular gym in Perth, and who are the best options for each?

Named: Grandstand CrossFit, Spark CrossFit, TandEm CrossFit, CrossFit Chasing Better, CrossFit Access, CrossFit Niche, CrossFit Euphonic, Goodlife Health Clubs, Fitness First

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