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Weight & health statistics for Bexley - North, NSW

Explore the latest ABS modelled estimates for obesity, overweight, physical activity, waist circumference and other health indicators in Bexley - North, 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 Bexley - North classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 19.4% to 30.8%. 5.3 percentage points below the published New South Wales estimate of 30.4%. 6.6 percentage points below the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

Bexley - North is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Sydney - Inner South West region of New South Wales, covering about 2.6 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It overlaps part of Bexley.

Postcode in or overlapping this area: 2207.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Bexley - North

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.

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

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 19.4% to 30.8%. Modelled count: 1,859 of 7,401 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.

32.8%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

0.1 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: 30.0% to 35.5%. Modelled count: 2,425 of 7,401 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.

79.0%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

2.2 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: 70.4% to 87.6%. Modelled count: 6,193 of 7,839 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.

60.3%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

5.2 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: 56.9% to 63.7%. Modelled count: 4,464 of 7,401 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.

44.6%

Fruit

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

0.9 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: 33.3% to 56.0%. Modelled count: 3,304 of 7,401 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.

22.9%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

0.9 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: 19.0% to 26.9%. Modelled count: 1,698 of 7,401 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.

20.3%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

5.0 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: 17.7% to 22.8%. Modelled count: 1,589 of 7,839 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

18.2%

Children overweight

Children classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

2.5 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: 15.6% to 20.8%. Modelled count: 377 of 2,070 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.

5.7%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

2.7 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 7.7%. Modelled count: 117 of 2,070 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 Bexley - North, NSW, with published New South Wales and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedBexley - North95% intervalNSWAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+25.1%19.4% to 30.8%30.4%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+32.8%30.0% to 35.5%32.9%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+79.0%70.4% to 87.6%76.8%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+60.3%56.9% to 63.7%65.5%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+44.6%33.3% to 56.0%45.5%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+22.9%19.0% to 26.9%23.8%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+20.3%17.7% to 22.8%15.3%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1718.2%15.6% to 20.8%15.7%18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 175.7%3.7% to 7.7%8.4%8.1%

Bexley - North: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. NSW and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.

How does Bexley - North 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
Bexley - NorthModelled SA2 estimate
25.1%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
30.4%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 5.3 percentage points below New South Wales and 6.6 percentage points below Australia. The published New South Wales figure sits inside this area's confidence interval.

Adults classified as overweight

Adults aged 18 and over
Bexley - NorthModelled SA2 estimate
32.8%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
32.9%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 0.1 percentage points 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.

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

People aged 15 and over
Bexley - NorthModelled SA2 estimate
79.0%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
76.8%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 2.2 percentage points above New South Wales and 2.0 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
Bexley - NorthModelled SA2 estimate
60.3%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
65.5%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 5.2 percentage points below New South Wales and 7.5 percentage points below Australia.

Met the daily fruit recommendation

Adults aged 18 and over
Bexley - NorthModelled SA2 estimate
44.6%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
45.5%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 0.9 percentage points below New South Wales and 0.5 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
Bexley - NorthModelled SA2 estimate
22.9%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
23.8%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 0.9 percentage points below New South Wales and 0.4 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 Bexley - North

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

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0.5 km outside this area

Woodville Park Fitness Station

Hurstville NSW 1481

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

0.6 km outside this area

Hurstville Bc Outdoor Gym

Hurstville NSW 1481

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

0.8 km outside this area

Tindale Reserve Park Outdoor Fitness

Council verified

Carlton NSW 2218

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

0.9 km outside this area

Hurstville Westfield Outdoor Gym

Hurstville Westfield NSW 2220

  • Fitness station
  • Air walker

1.2 km outside this area

Kingsgrove Outdoor Gym

Kingsgrove NSW 1480

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

1.3 km outside this area

Beaumont Park Outdoor Fitness

Council verified

Kingsgrove NSW 2206

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

Other places to exercise in Bexley - North

Places listed inside this statistical area.

Who can help

Personal trainers and gyms near Bexley - North

1 listing is located inside this statistical area. Listings outside it show their distance from the boundary.

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In this area

5(135 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Body Composition
  • Women's Fitness
  • Free trial or consultation
  • 10+ years experience

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0.6 km outside this area

5(31 Google reviews)

  • Women's Fitness
  • Senior Fitness
  • Weight Loss
  • Free trial or consultation
  • Online training

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0.8 km outside this area

Fit and Feminine

Kingsgrove, NSW

5(44 Google reviews)

  • Women's Fitness
  • Post-Natal
  • Pre-Natal
  • Free trial or consultation

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0.8 km outside this area

Filara Fitness

Kingsgrove, NSW

5(22 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Boxing
  • Muay Thai
  • Online training

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1.0 km outside this area

Evolve Athletica

Hurstville, NSW

5(9 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Rehab / Injury Recovery
  • Athletic Performance
  • Free trial or consultation
  • Online training

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0.8 km outside this area

Dietitians near Bexley - North

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

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0.7 km outside this area

Emily Dang

Southside Health and Wellbeing

Dietitian in Hurstville, NSW
TelehealthMedicare

Eating disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, OSFED) · Disordered eating · Chronic dieting · Emotional eating

“APD with Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics. Specialises in eating disorders, PCOS, chronic disease & emotional eating. Holistic, non-restrictive approach empowering sustainable, positive food relationships.”

1.0 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.”

1.2 km outside this area

Leah Emily Vandervliet

Leah Vandervliet - Sydney Paediatrics / The Paediatric Dietitian

Dietitian in Hurstville, NSW
TelehealthMedicare

Paediatric / Children's nutrition · Infant feeding · Pregnancy nutrition · Fertility nutrition

“Paediatric APD Leah Vandervliet specialises in children's nutrition, infant feeding, and pregnancy. Evidence-based, practical, family-focused advice tailored to each child's unique needs.”

1.3 km outside this area

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