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Weight & health statistics for Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley, NSW

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

  • ABS National Health Survey 2022
  • Small-area estimates released April 2026
  • Statistical Area Level 2
23.8%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 18.6% to 29.0%. 6.6 percentage points below the published New South Wales estimate of 30.4%. 7.9 percentage points below the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Sydney - Inner South West region of New South Wales, covering about 4.3 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It includes the suburbs and localities of Arncliffe, Turrella and Bardwell Valley.

Postcodes in or overlapping this area: 2205, 2207.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley

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.

23.8%

Obesity

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

6.6 percentage points below New South Wales (30.4%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 18.6% to 29.0%. Modelled count: 3,178 of 13,344 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.

32.2%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

0.7 percentage points below New South Wales (32.9%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 29.7% to 34.8%. Modelled count: 4,300 of 13,344 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.

77.7%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

0.9 percentage points above New South Wales (76.8%).

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: 68.2% to 87.2%. Modelled count: 10,820 of 13,929 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.

55.1%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

10.4 percentage points below New South Wales (65.5%).

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: 52.1% to 58.0%. Modelled count: 7,352 of 13,344 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.

42.8%

Fruit

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

2.7 percentage points below New South Wales (45.5%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 31.3% to 54.4%. Modelled count: 5,715 of 13,344 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.

20.4%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

3.4 percentage points below New South Wales (23.8%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 16.8% to 24.0%. Modelled count: 2,725 of 13,344 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.

15.7%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

0.4 percentage points above New South Wales (15.3%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 14.5% to 17.0%. Modelled count: 2,193 of 13,929 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

17.7%

Children overweight

Children classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

2.0 percentage points above New South Wales (15.7%).

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: 15.3% to 20.1%. Modelled count: 492 of 2,776 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.

5.5%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

2.9 percentage points below New South Wales (8.4%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 3.6% to 7.3%. Modelled count: 152 of 2,776 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 Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley, NSW, with published New South Wales and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedArncliffe - Bardwell Valley95% intervalNSWAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+23.8%18.6% to 29.0%30.4%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+32.2%29.7% to 34.8%32.9%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+77.7%68.2% to 87.2%76.8%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+55.1%52.1% to 58.0%65.5%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+42.8%31.3% to 54.4%45.5%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+20.4%16.8% to 24.0%23.8%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+15.7%14.5% to 17.0%15.3%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1717.7%15.3% to 20.1%15.7%18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 175.5%3.6% to 7.3%8.4%8.1%

Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. NSW and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.

How does Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley compare?

The modelled estimate for this area beside the published survey estimates for New South Wales 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
Arncliffe - Bardwell ValleyModelled SA2 estimate
23.8%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
30.4%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 6.6 percentage points below New South Wales and 7.9 percentage points below Australia.

Adults classified as overweight

Adults aged 18 and over
Arncliffe - Bardwell ValleyModelled SA2 estimate
32.2%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
32.9%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 0.7 percentage points below New South Wales and 1.8 percentage points below Australia. The published New South Wales and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

People aged 15 and over
Arncliffe - Bardwell ValleyModelled SA2 estimate
77.7%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
76.8%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 0.9 percentage points above New South Wales and 0.7 percentage points above Australia. The published New South Wales and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

Adults aged 18 and over
Arncliffe - Bardwell ValleyModelled SA2 estimate
55.1%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
65.5%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 10.4 percentage points below New South Wales and 12.7 percentage points below Australia.

Met the daily fruit recommendation

Adults aged 18 and over
Arncliffe - Bardwell ValleyModelled SA2 estimate
42.8%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
45.5%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 2.7 percentage points below New South Wales and 1.3 percentage points below Australia. The published New South Wales and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Measured high blood pressure

Adults aged 18 and over
Arncliffe - Bardwell ValleyModelled SA2 estimate
20.4%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
23.8%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 3.4 percentage points below New South Wales and 2.9 percentage points below Australia. The published New South Wales 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 Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley

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

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0.1 km outside this area

Barton Park Outdoor Gym

Broadway NSW 1401

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

0.5 km outside this area

Gough Whitlam Park

Council verified

Earlwood NSW 2044

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

0.7 km outside this area

Steel Park

Council verified

Turrella NSW 2205

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

0.8 km outside this area

Mackey Park Outdoor Fitness

Council verified

Marrickville NSW 2044

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

1.2 km outside this area

Beaumont Park Outdoor Fitness

Council verified

Kingsgrove NSW 2206

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

1.5 km outside this area

Calisthenics Park

Kingsgrove NSW 1480

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

Other places to exercise in Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley

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Who can help

Personal trainers and gyms near Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley

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In this area

Fitpluswell

Arncliffe, NSW

5(74 Google reviews)

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Movement 101 Wolli Creek

Wolli Creek, NSW

5(419 Google reviews)

  • Rehab / Injury Recovery
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5(31 Google reviews)

  • Women's Fitness
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0.3 km outside this area

5(109 Google reviews)

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0.3 km outside this area

Dietitians near Arncliffe - Bardwell Valley

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

Alan Winston Barclay

Alan Winston Barclay

TLC (TLC Centre)

Dietitian in Earlwood, NSW33 yrs
TelehealthMedicareNDIS

Weight management and obesity · Type 2 Diabetes · Type 1 Diabetes · Pre-diabetes

“Dr Alan Barclay is an APD, Accredited Nutritionist & PhD-qualified dietitian with 33+ years' experience, specialising in diabetes, weight management, and glycemic index nutrition.”

0.9 km outside this area

Lynda Susan Hamilton

Hamilton Dietetics

Dietitian in Rockdale, NSW
TelehealthMedicare

Weight Loss & Weight Management · Diabetes & Pre-Diabetes (Type 2) · Heart Health · Food Intolerance

“Lynda Hamilton is an APD & Accredited Nutritionist (BSc, BHSc) based in Sydney, specialising in weight loss, diabetes, IBS, and coeliac disease. Uses a whole-foods, food-as-medicine, mindfulness-based approach.”

1.5 km outside this area

Marianne Hudson

My Nutrition Creative – Virtual Dietetics Clinic

Dietitian in North Ryde, NSWOver a decade (10+ years); 7 years in clinical private practice mentioned yrs
TelehealthMedicare

Weight management / Overweight and obesity · Chronic disease management · Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) · Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

“Marianne Hudson is an APD & AEP (Sydney Uni grad) with 10+ years experience in clinical dietetics, food industry consulting, and culinary nutrition. Sees clients virtually and at Rockdale & North Ryde.”

2.0 km outside this area

Caroline Jane Trickey

Caroline Jane Trickey

Caroline Trickey Coaching / Caroline Trickey Dietitian

Dietitian in Marrickville, NSW20 yrs
TelehealthMedicareNDIS

Weight management / overweight and obesity · Emotional eating · Disordered eating patterns · Diabetes Type 2

“APD & coach with 20+ years experience helping women ditch diets & make peace with food. Combines nutrition with mind-based coaching to address emotional eating & weight, especially for women in their 40s–50s.”

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National Health Survey 2022, SA2 modelled estimates
Reference period
2022
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