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Weight & health statistics for Crace, ACT

Explore the latest ABS modelled estimates for obesity, overweight, physical activity, waist circumference and other health indicators in Crace, plus free places to exercise and health professionals nearby.

  • ABS National Health Survey 2022
  • Small-area estimates released April 2026
  • Statistical Area Level 2
25.1%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in Crace classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 19.7% to 30.4%. 4.6 percentage points below the published ACT estimate of 29.7%. 6.6 percentage points below the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

Crace is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Australian Capital Territory, covering about 1.7 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It includes the suburb of Crace.

Postcode in or overlapping this area: 2911.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Crace

Each figure is an ABS modelled estimate for people living in this statistical area, with the group it counts. Open a card for the definition and the confidence interval.

25.1%

Obesity

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

4.6 percentage points below ACT (29.7%).

About this figure

Measured body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more.

95% confidence interval: 19.7% to 30.4%. Modelled count: 876 of 3,497 people in scope.

ABS note: Body Mass Index is derived from measured height and weight. In 2022, 40.8% of respondents aged 18 years and over did not have their height, weight or both measured. For these respondents, imputation was used to obtain height, weight and BMI scores. For more information see Methodology.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.3.

33.7%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

0.3 percentage points below ACT (34.0%).

About this figure

Measured BMI of 25.00 to 29.99. Does not include adults classified as obese.

95% confidence interval: 30.6% to 36.7%. Modelled count: 1,177 of 3,497 people in scope.

ABS note: Body Mass Index is derived from measured height and weight. In 2022, 40.8% of respondents aged 18 years and over did not have their height, weight or both measured. For these respondents, imputation was used to obtain height, weight and BMI scores. For more information see Methodology.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.2.

82.3%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

2.2 percentage points above ACT (80.1%).

About this figure

Did not meet the 2014 physical activity guidelines for their age group in the last week. Workplace activity is not counted.

95% confidence interval: 74.1% to 90.4%. Modelled count: 2,990 of 3,635 people in scope.

ABS note: 2014 Physical activity guidelines are based on Australia’s Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines and assessed against the respective age group. For more information see Methodology.

ABS note: Physical activity excluding workplace activity refers to exercise which includes walking for transport, walking for fitness, sport or recreation, moderate exercise and/or vigorous exercise undertaken in the last week.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.7.

63.9%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

0.1 percentage points below ACT (64.0%).

About this figure

Measured waist of 94 cm or more for men, or 80 cm or more for women (increased or substantially increased risk).

95% confidence interval: 61.4% to 66.4%. Modelled count: 2,234 of 3,497 people in scope.

ABS note: In 2022, 39.4% of respondents aged 18 years and over did not have their waist measured. For these respondents, imputation was used to obtain waist circumference. For more information see Methodology.

ABS note: A waist circumference of between 94cm and 101cm for males or between 80cm and 87cm for females.

ABS note: A waist circumference of 102 cm or more for males or 88 cm or more for females.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.4.

42.7%

Fruit

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.3 percentage points above ACT (41.4%).

About this figure

Usually eats the serves of fruit recommended for their age and sex in the 2013 Australian Dietary Guidelines.

95% confidence interval: 31.2% to 54.2%. Modelled count: 1,492 of 3,497 people in scope.

ABS note: National Health and Medical Research Council's (NHMRC) 2013 Australian Dietary Guidelines recommend a minimum number of serves of fruit and vegetables each day, depending on a person's age and sex, to ensure good nutrition and health. For more information see Methodology.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.5.

19.2%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

3.4 percentage points below ACT (22.6%).

About this figure

Measured blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or higher. Separate from self-reported hypertension.

95% confidence interval: 15.6% to 22.8%. Modelled count: 670 of 3,497 people in scope.

ABS note: Measured high blood pressure is separate from self-reported hypertension. In 2022, 39.0% of respondents aged 18 years and over did not have their blood pressure measured. For these respondents, imputation was used to obtain blood pressure. For more information see Methodology.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.6.

11.6%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

0.6 percentage points below ACT (12.2%).

About this figure

Self-assessed health status of fair or poor, from the choices excellent, very good, good, fair and poor.

95% confidence interval: 9.6% to 13.6%. Modelled count: 422 of 3,635 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

16.8%

Children overweight

Children classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

1.5 percentage points below Australia (18.3%).

About this figure

Measured BMI in the overweight range for the child's age and sex. Does not include children classified as obese.

95% confidence interval: 13.9% to 19.7%. Modelled count: 190 of 1,132 people in scope.

ABS note: Body Mass Index is derived from measured height and weight. In 2022, 56.8% of respondents aged 2–17 years did not have their height, weight or both measured. For these respondents, imputation was used to obtain height, weight and BMI scores. For more information see Methodology.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.12.

6.2%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

1.9 percentage points below Australia (8.1%).

About this figure

Measured BMI in the obese range for the child's age and sex.

95% confidence interval: 3.9% to 8.4%. Modelled count: 70 of 1,132 people in scope.

ABS note: Body Mass Index is derived from measured height and weight. In 2022, 56.8% of respondents aged 2–17 years did not have their height, weight or both measured. For these respondents, imputation was used to obtain height, weight and BMI scores. For more information see Methodology.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.13.

Show every figure in one table, with confidence intervals
ABS modelled estimates for Crace, ACT, with published ACT and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedCrace95% intervalACTAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+25.1%19.7% to 30.4%29.7%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+33.7%30.6% to 36.7%34.0%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+82.3%74.1% to 90.4%80.1%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+63.9%61.4% to 66.4%64.0%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+42.7%31.2% to 54.2%41.4%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+19.2%15.6% to 22.8%22.6%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+11.6%9.6% to 13.6%12.2%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1716.8%13.9% to 19.7%Not published18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 176.2%3.9% to 8.4%Not published8.1%

Crace: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. ACT and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.

How does Crace compare?

The modelled estimate for this area beside the published survey estimates for ACT and Australia. Bars start at zero and share one scale. The marker on the area bar is the 95% confidence interval.

Adults classified as obese

Adults aged 18 and over
CraceModelled SA2 estimate
25.1%
ACTPublished survey estimate
29.7%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 4.6 percentage points below ACT and 6.6 percentage points below Australia. The published ACT figure sits inside this area's confidence interval.

Adults classified as overweight

Adults aged 18 and over
CraceModelled SA2 estimate
33.7%
ACTPublished survey estimate
34.0%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 0.3 percentage points below ACT and 0.3 percentage points below Australia. The published ACT and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

People aged 15 and over
CraceModelled SA2 estimate
82.3%
ACTPublished survey estimate
80.1%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 2.2 percentage points above ACT and 5.3 percentage points above Australia. The published ACT and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

Adults aged 18 and over
CraceModelled SA2 estimate
63.9%
ACTPublished survey estimate
64.0%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 0.1 percentage points below ACT and 3.9 percentage points below Australia. The published ACT figure sits inside this area's confidence interval.

Met the daily fruit recommendation

Adults aged 18 and over
CraceModelled SA2 estimate
42.7%
ACTPublished survey estimate
41.4%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 1.3 percentage points above ACT and 1.4 percentage points below Australia. The published ACT and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Measured high blood pressure

Adults aged 18 and over
CraceModelled SA2 estimate
19.2%
ACTPublished survey estimate
22.6%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 3.4 percentage points below ACT and 4.1 percentage points below Australia. The published ACT figure sits inside this area's confidence interval.

Where a published figure sits inside the area's confidence interval, the difference is within the uncertainty of the modelled estimate. These comparisons do not show why an area differs from its state, and no statistical test has been applied to the differences.

What you can do

Free ways to get active around Crace

1 free outdoor gym or fitness station is recorded inside this statistical area, with more just outside it.

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In this area

1.2 km outside this area

1.4 km outside this area

2.2 km outside this area

Stepz Fitness Gungahlin

Ginninderra Village ACT 2913

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

2.2 km outside this area

Functional Fitness Australia

Mitchell ACT 2911

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

2.5 km outside this area

BlocHaus Bouldering Mitchell | Canberra

Mitchell ACT 2911

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

Who can help

Personal trainers near Crace

No listings are located inside this statistical area. These are the closest ones outside it.

Find personal trainers in Gungahlin

1.1 km outside this area

2.1 km outside this area

WB Fitness

Gungahlin, ACT

5(32 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Weight Loss
  • General Fitness
  • Free trial or consultation
  • Online training

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2.2 km outside this area

2.2 km outside this area

Beast Mode PT

Mitchell, ACT

5(5 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Athletic Performance
  • Rehab / Injury Recovery
  • Free trial or consultation
  • 9+ years experience

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2.4 km outside this area

2.6 km outside this area

Dietitians near Crace

No dietitian practice addresses are recorded inside this statistical area. These are the closest ones outside it.

Find dietitians in ACT

3.8 km outside this area

Michelle Davies

GP Hub on Thynne

Dietitian in Bruce, ACT
Medicare

Anorexia/Eating Disorders · Child Nutrition · Coeliac Disease · Type 2 Diabetes

“APD at GP Hub on Thynne in Bruce ACT, specialising in weight management, diabetes, PCOS, eating disorders, gut health, women's health and more. Offers vegetarian/vegan dietary support.”

4.6 km outside this area

5.1 km outside this area

Victoria Nash

Eat Speak Learn

Dietitian in Belconnen, NSW
TelehealthMedicare

Paediatric nutrition · Child nutrition · Feeding difficulties and assessments · Selective/picky eating

“Victoria Nash (Vikki) is an APD at Eat Speak Learn, a paediatric allied health clinic in Belconnen, ACT. She provides evidence-based dietetic support for children with feeding difficulties, disability, and chronic conditions.”

5.2 km outside this area

Tanya Stiller

Tanya Stiller

Vitalise Nutrition

Dietitian in Bonner, ACT
TelehealthMedicare

Allergies and intolerances · Food allergies/sensitivities/FODMAPs · Healthy eating and wellness · Sustainable weight loss

“APD Tanya Stiller offers personalised, holistic nutrition support in Canberra with a gentle, collaborative approach. Special interests in food allergies/intolerances and disability/autism support.”

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Dataset
National Health Survey 2022, SA2 modelled estimates
Reference period
2022
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