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Weight & health statistics for Majura, ACT

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

  • ABS National Health Survey 2022
  • Small-area estimates released April 2026
  • Statistical Area Level 2
16.7%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in Majura classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 8.1% to 25.2%. 13.0 percentage points below the published ACT estimate of 29.7%. 15.0 percentage points below the published Australian estimate of 31.7%. The ABS flags this estimate as one to use with caution.

What this statistical area covers

Majura is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Australian Capital Territory, covering about 90 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It includes the suburbs and localities of ACT Remainder - Majura and Pialligo.

Postcode in or overlapping this area: 2609.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Majura

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.

16.7%

Obesity

Use with caution

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

13.0 percentage points below ACT (29.7%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 8.1% to 25.2%. Modelled count: 24 of 144 people in scope.

The ABS flags this estimate as one to use with caution (relative root mean square error of 26.1%), so it has more uncertainty than most.

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.

38.2%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

4.2 percentage points above ACT (34.0%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 29.9% to 46.5%. Modelled count: 55 of 144 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.

78.4%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

1.7 percentage points below 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: 67.1% to 89.7%. Modelled count: 116 of 148 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.

50.0%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

14.0 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: 39.3% to 60.7%. Modelled count: 72 of 144 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.

11.1%

Fruit

Use with caution

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

30.3 percentage points below 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: 1.0% to 21.2%. Modelled count: 16 of 144 people in scope.

The ABS flags this estimate as one to use with caution (relative root mean square error of 46.3%), so it has more uncertainty than most.

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.

20.1%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

2.5 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: 13.1% to 27.2%. Modelled count: 29 of 144 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.

7.4%

Self-rated health

Use with caution

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

4.8 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: 3.1% to 11.8%. Modelled count: 11 of 148 people in scope.

The ABS flags this estimate as one to use with caution (relative root mean square error of 29.9%), so it has more uncertainty than most.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

Show every figure in one table, with confidence intervals
ABS modelled estimates for Majura, ACT, with published ACT and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedMajura95% intervalACTAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+16.7%*8.1% to 25.2%29.7%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+38.2%29.9% to 46.5%34.0%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+78.4%67.1% to 89.7%80.1%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+50.0%39.3% to 60.7%64.0%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+11.1%*1.0% to 21.2%41.4%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+20.1%13.1% to 27.2%22.6%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+7.4%*3.1% to 11.8%12.2%15.0%

Majura: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. ACT and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey. * The ABS flags this estimate as one to use with caution.

How does Majura 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
MajuraModelled SA2 estimate
16.7%
ACTPublished survey estimate
29.7%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 13.0 percentage points below ACT and 15.0 percentage points below Australia.

Adults classified as overweight

Adults aged 18 and over
MajuraModelled SA2 estimate
38.2%
ACTPublished survey estimate
34.0%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 4.2 percentage points above ACT and 4.2 percentage points above 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
MajuraModelled SA2 estimate
78.4%
ACTPublished survey estimate
80.1%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 1.7 percentage points below ACT and 1.4 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
MajuraModelled SA2 estimate
50.0%
ACTPublished survey estimate
64.0%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 14.0 percentage points below ACT and 17.8 percentage points below Australia.

Met the daily fruit recommendation

Adults aged 18 and over
MajuraModelled SA2 estimate
11.1%
ACTPublished survey estimate
41.4%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 30.3 percentage points below ACT and 33.0 percentage points below Australia.

Measured high blood pressure

Adults aged 18 and over
MajuraModelled SA2 estimate
20.1%
ACTPublished survey estimate
22.6%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 2.5 percentage points below ACT and 3.2 percentage points below Australia. The published ACT and Australia figures sit 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 Majura

No free outdoor gyms are recorded inside this statistical area. The closest ones outside it are listed here.

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0.3 km outside this area

Crestwood Outdoor Gym

Crestwood NSW 2620

  • Fitness station
  • Wheelchair accessible

Equipment details not listed

0.3 km outside this area

Railway Park

Council verified

Crestwood NSW 2620

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

0.4 km outside this area

Ultra Fitness and Strength

Canberra Airport ACT 2609

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

0.4 km outside this area

Henderson Road Recreation Area

Council verified

Crestwood NSW 2620

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

0.7 km outside this area

Esteem Fitness Studio

Fyshwick ACT 2609

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

0.7 km outside this area

Hmas Harman Gym

Harman ACT 2600

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

Other places to exercise in Majura

Places listed inside this statistical area.

Who can help

Personal trainers and gyms near Majura

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

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0.2 km outside this area

  • Weight Loss
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Cardio Fitness
  • $80 per session, published rate
  • Free trial or consultation
  • 20+ years experience
  • Diploma in Exercise Science and Fitness Management

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0.7 km outside this area

5(6 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Athletic Performance
  • Functional Training
  • 6+ years experience

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0.9 km outside this area

D1M1 FITNESS

Fyshwick, ACT

5(101 Google reviews)

  • Weight Loss
  • Muscle Gain
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Publishes pricing
  • ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach

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0.2 km outside this area

0.5 km outside this area

5(1 Google reviews)

  • Rehab / Injury Recovery
  • Pain Management
  • Movement Therapy
  • Free trial or consultation
  • 18+ years experience
  • Registered Acupuncturist

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0.7 km outside this area

5(55 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Athletic Performance
  • Sport-Specific Training
  • Publishes pricing
  • Free trial or consultation
  • Online training

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Dietitians near Majura

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

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0.9 km outside this area

1.1 km outside this area

1.8 km outside this area

Cherub Lum

Cherub Lum

Dietitian Cherub

Dietitian in Queanbeyan, ACT5 yrs
TelehealthMedicareNDISGLP-1 Support

Women's health · Fertility nutrition · Pregnancy nutrition · PCOS

“APD Cherub Lum has 5+ years experience across Canberra hospitals. Specialises in women's health, weight & metabolic health, diabetes, GI conditions, oncology & sports nutrition. Calm, judgement-free approach.”

2.3 km outside this area

Gaby Mariana Mora Gondo

Gaby Mariana Mora Gondo

Gaby Mora Nutrition and Dietetics (operating under Live Better Nutrition)

Dietitian in Lyneham, ACT
TelehealthMedicare

Coeliac disease · Type 2 Diabetes · Pre-diabetes · Food allergy/sensitivity/FODMAPs

“Gaby Mora is an APD & Accredited Sports Dietitian in Canberra offering virtual consultations. She specialises in weight management, diabetes, gut health, PCOS, sports nutrition and eating disorders.”

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

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Not shown for this area: children classified as overweight and children classified as obese. The ABS flags these estimates as too unreliable for general use, or too few people are in scope.

Fewer than 500 adults are in scope for this area, so its estimates carry more uncertainty than most.

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