Disclaimer: This report analyses organic performance. Based on Instagram Insights and fluctuations in reach, it appears that paid promotion may have occurred during the reporting period. As we do not have access to the Meta advertising account, we cannot confirm when ads were active, ad spend, or which posts were promoted. Paid activity can also influence broader metrics such as profile visits and engagement, and the proportion of traffic generated from paid versus organic sources cannot be determined.
Numbers
Growth
(Compared to previous month)
Accounts Reached
45,255
(Consisting of 44,527 from ads and 672 from organic.)
Paid: +151.2%
Organic: -18.2%
Reach from paid activity increased by 151.2% month on month, while organic reach declined by 18.2% during the same period. The drop in organic reach may be partially linked to the reduction in posting activity, with the number of posts decreasing from 10 in the previous month to 8 this month. Fewer posts can reduce the number of opportunities for content to appear in followers’ feeds and reach new audiences organically.
Followers
1,199 followers
+50%
27 new followers
Follower growth increased by 50% month on month, indicating a strong uplift in new followers during the reporting period. This increase is likely influenced by greater visibility from ads, which can introduce the account to new audiences. Additionally, the centre’s proximity to a university campus may have contributed to this growth, as students returning to Sydney for the academic year can increase local interest and engagement with the account.
Profile Visits
573
+69.5%
Profile visits increased by 69.5% month on month, indicating that more users navigated to the account’s profile during the reporting period. This uplift is likely influenced by ad activity directing users to the profile, suggesting that the ads included a call to action encouraging audiences to view the account.
External Tap Links
1,000
+9.5%
External tap links increased by 9.5% month on month, showing only a modest uplift compared to the larger increase in profile visits. This suggests that while more users navigated to the profile page, many did not proceed to click through to the external website. This may indicate that users were either able to find the information they needed directly from the Instagram content and profile, or that they were browsing the profile without the intention of seeking further information outside the platform.
Numbers
Growth
(Compared to previous month)
Page viewers
73,063
+5.5%
Page visits
290
-37.5%
Facebook views from non-followers increased significantly during the reporting period, while views from existing followers declined. This shift may be linked to the reduction in posting activity, with content decreasing from 10 posts in the previous month to 8 posts this month. Fewer posts can reduce the number of opportunities for content to appear in followers’ feeds, which may contribute to the decline in views from existing audiences.
LinkedIn activity remained low during the reporting period, with limited visibility and engagement due to the smaller follower base. Given the centre’s proximity to the University of Sydney, there may be an opportunity to develop content that resonates more with PhD students, academics and university staff. Similar to the approach suggested for ITAC, posts that connect exercise and wellbeing with academic productivity, research life and maintaining healthy routines during study or teaching may be more relevant to this audience. This type of content could help build awareness and encourage engagement with the page among the university community. *Note that custom LinkedIn content is not included in your plan, however suggestions on how these can look, can be found in the content library.
Victoria Park Pool recorded strong visibility during the reporting period, with growth in reach, follower numbers and profile visits indicating increased awareness of the account. This uplift appears to have been supported by ad activity and the return of university students to the area, which may have contributed to higher engagement with the centre’s content.
While profile visits increased significantly, the smaller increase in external link clicks suggests that many users were satisfied with the information available directly on Instagram or were browsing the profile without seeking further details. A slight reduction in posting activity during the month may also have influenced organic visibility and engagement.
Across platforms, Facebook continues to support broader discovery through non-follower views, while LinkedIn remains a smaller channel for the centre. Given the proximity to the University of Sydney, LinkedIn content that speaks to students, academics and early-career professionals may provide opportunities to gradually build awareness with this audience over time.