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Weight & health statistics for Baulkham Hills - East, NSW
Explore the latest ABS modelled estimates for obesity, overweight, physical activity, waist circumference and other health indicators in Baulkham Hills - East, plus free places to exercise and health professionals nearby.
- ABS National Health Survey 2022
- Small-area estimates released April 2026
- Statistical Area Level 2
24.1%
ABS modelled estimate of adults in Baulkham Hills - East classified as obese.
Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 19.1% to 29.1%. 6.3 percentage points below the published New South Wales estimate of 30.4%. 7.6 percentage points below the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.
What this statistical area covers
Baulkham Hills - East is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Sydney - Baulkham Hills and Hawkesbury region of New South Wales, covering about 8.3 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.
It overlaps part of Baulkham Hills.
Postcode in or overlapping this area: 2153.
National Health Survey 2022
Key health statistics for Baulkham Hills - East
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.
24.1%
Obesity
Adults classified as obese
ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.
6.3 percentage points below New South Wales (30.4%).
About this figure
Measured body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more.
95% confidence interval: 19.1% to 29.1%. Modelled count: 4,379 of 18,154 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.
0.8 percentage points above 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: 30.9% to 36.4%. Modelled count: 6,111 of 18,154 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.
75.8%
Physical activity
Did not meet physical activity guidelines
ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.
1.0 percentage point below 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: 66.3% to 85.2%. Modelled count: 14,531 of 19,177 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.
61.6%
Waist circumference
Waist measurement in an increased risk range
ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.
3.9 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: 58.7% to 64.5%. Modelled count: 11,179 of 18,154 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.
47.5%
Fruit
Met the daily fruit recommendation
ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.
2.0 percentage points above 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: 36.1% to 58.9%. Modelled count: 8,630 of 18,154 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.
20.6%
Blood pressure
Measured high blood pressure
ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.
3.2 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: 17.0% to 24.2%. Modelled count: 3,737 of 18,154 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.
10.7%
Self-rated health
Rated their own health as fair or poor
ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.
4.6 percentage points below 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: 9.8% to 11.7%. Modelled count: 2,059 of 19,177 people in scope.
Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.
17.8%
Children overweight
Children classified as overweight
ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.
2.1 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: 15.5% to 20.0%. Modelled count: 1,036 of 5,824 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.
5.4%
Children obese
Children classified as obese
ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.
3.0 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: 3.7% to 7.0%. Modelled count: 312 of 5,824 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
| Indicator | Who is counted | Baulkham Hills - East | 95% interval | NSW | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults classified as obese | Adults 18+ | 24.1% | 19.1% to 29.1% | 30.4% | 31.7% |
| Adults classified as overweight | Adults 18+ | 33.7% | 30.9% to 36.4% | 32.9% | 34.0% |
| Did not meet physical activity guidelines | People 15+ | 75.8% | 66.3% to 85.2% | 76.8% | 77.0% |
| Waist measurement in an increased risk range | Adults 18+ | 61.6% | 58.7% to 64.5% | 65.5% | 67.8% |
| Met the daily fruit recommendation | Adults 18+ | 47.5% | 36.1% to 58.9% | 45.5% | 44.1% |
| Measured high blood pressure | Adults 18+ | 20.6% | 17.0% to 24.2% | 23.8% | 23.3% |
| Rated their own health as fair or poor | People 15+ | 10.7% | 9.8% to 11.7% | 15.3% | 15.0% |
| Children classified as overweight | Children 2 to 17 | 17.8% | 15.5% to 20.0% | 15.7% | 18.3% |
| Children classified as obese | Children 2 to 17 | 5.4% | 3.7% to 7.0% | 8.4% | 8.1% |
Baulkham Hills - East: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. NSW and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.
How does Baulkham Hills - East 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- Baulkham Hills - EastModelled SA2 estimate
- 24.1%
- New South WalesPublished survey estimate
- 30.4%
- AustraliaPublished survey estimate
- 31.7%
The modelled estimate is 6.3 percentage points below New South Wales and 7.6 percentage points below Australia.
Adults classified as overweight
Adults aged 18 and over- Baulkham Hills - EastModelled SA2 estimate
- 33.7%
- New South WalesPublished survey estimate
- 32.9%
- AustraliaPublished survey estimate
- 34.0%
The modelled estimate is 0.8 percentage points above New South Wales and 0.3 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- Baulkham Hills - EastModelled SA2 estimate
- 75.8%
- New South WalesPublished survey estimate
- 76.8%
- AustraliaPublished survey estimate
- 77.0%
The modelled estimate is 1.0 percentage point below New South Wales and 1.2 percentage points below 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- Baulkham Hills - EastModelled SA2 estimate
- 61.6%
- New South WalesPublished survey estimate
- 65.5%
- AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
- 67.8%
The modelled estimate is 3.9 percentage points below New South Wales and 6.2 percentage points below Australia.
Met the daily fruit recommendation
Adults aged 18 and over- Baulkham Hills - EastModelled SA2 estimate
- 47.5%
- New South WalesPublished survey estimate
- 45.5%
- AustraliaPublished survey estimate
- 44.1%
The modelled estimate is 2.0 percentage points above New South Wales and 3.4 percentage points above 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- Baulkham Hills - EastModelled SA2 estimate
- 20.6%
- New South WalesPublished survey estimate
- 23.8%
- AustraliaPublished survey estimate
- 23.3%
The modelled estimate is 3.2 percentage points below New South Wales and 2.7 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.
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- Dataset
- National Health Survey 2022, SA2 modelled estimates
- Reference period
- 2022
- Released
These are ABS modelled estimates for a statistical area, not measurements of every resident.
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