The line graph illustrates the number of visitors to five attractions in the city of Parkvale over a 20-year period, from 1996 to 2016.
Overall, the National Gallery became the most popular attraction by the end of the period, while the Aquarium experienced the most dramatic fall in visitor numbers. In contrast, the State Zoo and the Indigenous Art Centre showed steady increases, and the Museum saw a gradual decline.
In 1996, the Aquarium was among the most visited attractions, receiving approximately 500,000 visitors. The National Gallery also attracted around 300,000 people, while the Indigenous Art Centre had the lowest attendance, at just 100,000. The State Zoo and the Museum each welcomed roughly 300,000-400,000 visitors at the start of the period.
By 2000, attendance at the National Gallery rose sharply to around 900,000, making it the most popular site. Meanwhile, the Aquarium declined significantly and continued to fall throughout the period, reaching almost zero by 2016. Visitor numbers to the State Zoo and Indigenous Art Centre gradually increased, with both reaching around 400,000 by the end of the period. The Museum, on the other hand, saw a steady decrease to approximately 200,000 visitors.
