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Weight & health statistics for Dover Heights, NSW

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

  • ABS National Health Survey 2022
  • Small-area estimates released April 2026
  • Statistical Area Level 2
22.0%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in Dover Heights classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 16.8% to 27.2%. 8.4 percentage points below the published New South Wales estimate of 30.4%. 9.7 percentage points below the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

Dover Heights is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Sydney - Eastern Suburbs region of New South Wales, covering about 1.9 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It includes the suburb of Dover Heights, and overlaps part of Rose Bay and Vaucluse.

Postcodes in or overlapping this area: 2030, 2029.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Dover Heights

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.

22.0%

Obesity

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

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

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 16.8% to 27.2%. Modelled count: 1,873 of 8,523 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.

33.5%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

0.6 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: 30.4% to 36.6%. Modelled count: 2,856 of 8,523 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.

62.5%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

14.3 percentage points 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: 51.1% to 73.9%. Modelled count: 5,693 of 9,114 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.

57.2%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

8.3 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: 53.8% to 60.5%. Modelled count: 4,874 of 8,523 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.

47.4%

Fruit

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.9 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: 35.8% to 59.0%. Modelled count: 4,041 of 8,523 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.

19.1%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

4.7 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: 15.4% to 22.8%. Modelled count: 1,629 of 8,523 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.

9.1%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

6.2 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: 8.0% to 10.1%. Modelled count: 828 of 9,114 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

17.6%

Children overweight

Children classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

1.9 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: 15.0% to 20.2%. Modelled count: 416 of 2,362 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.

4.6%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

3.8 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: 3.0% to 6.3%. Modelled count: 109 of 2,362 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 Dover Heights, NSW, with published New South Wales and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedDover Heights95% intervalNSWAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+22.0%16.8% to 27.2%30.4%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+33.5%30.4% to 36.6%32.9%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+62.5%51.1% to 73.9%76.8%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+57.2%53.8% to 60.5%65.5%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+47.4%35.8% to 59.0%45.5%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+19.1%15.4% to 22.8%23.8%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+9.1%8.0% to 10.1%15.3%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1717.6%15.0% to 20.2%15.7%18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 174.6%3.0% to 6.3%8.4%8.1%

Dover Heights: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. NSW and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.

How does Dover Heights 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
Dover HeightsModelled SA2 estimate
22.0%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
30.4%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 8.4 percentage points below New South Wales and 9.7 percentage points below Australia.

Adults classified as overweight

Adults aged 18 and over
Dover HeightsModelled SA2 estimate
33.5%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
32.9%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 0.6 percentage points above New South Wales and 0.5 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
Dover HeightsModelled SA2 estimate
62.5%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
76.8%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 14.3 percentage points below New South Wales and 14.5 percentage points below Australia.

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

Adults aged 18 and over
Dover HeightsModelled SA2 estimate
57.2%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
65.5%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 8.3 percentage points below New South Wales and 10.6 percentage points below Australia.

Met the daily fruit recommendation

Adults aged 18 and over
Dover HeightsModelled SA2 estimate
47.4%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
45.5%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 1.9 percentage points above New South Wales and 3.3 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
Dover HeightsModelled SA2 estimate
19.1%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
23.8%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 4.7 percentage points below New South Wales and 4.2 percentage points below Australia.

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 Dover Heights

2 free outdoor gyms and fitness stations are recorded inside this statistical area, with more just outside it.

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In this area

Dudley Page Reserve

Council verified

Dover Heights NSW 2030

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Dover Heights Outdoor Gym

Dover Heights NSW 2030

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

0.3 km outside this area

0.5 km outside this area

Mike's Health and Fitness

North Bondi NSW 2026

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

0.5 km outside this area

Barracluff Park Outdoor Fitness

Council verified

North Bondi NSW 2026

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

0.6 km outside this area

Woollahra Oval

Council verified

Bellevue Hill NSW 2023

Equipment details not listed

Other places to exercise in Dover Heights

Places listed inside this statistical area.

Who can help

Personal trainers and gyms near Dover Heights

2 listings are located inside this statistical area. Listings outside it show their distance from the boundary.

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In this area

5(9 Google reviews)

  • Weight Loss
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Injury Recovery
  • Free trial or consultation
  • Online training
  • Certified Sports Nutritionist

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In this area

3.8(101 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Weight Loss
  • Athletic Performance
  • Free trial or consultation

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0.3 km outside this area

Dirks Health

North Bondi, NSW

4.9(35 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Weight Loss
  • Rehab / Injury Recovery
  • 22+ years experience

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0.4 km outside this area

5(7 Google reviews)

  • Rehab / Injury Recovery
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Post-Natal
  • Publishes pricing
  • Free trial or consultation
  • 10+ years experience
  • Functional Movement Screen certified

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0.5 km outside this area

0.6 km outside this area

Coaching By Tammy

Rose Bay, NSW

5(30 Google reviews)

  • Rehab / Injury Recovery
  • Functional Training
  • Movement Quality
  • Free trial or consultation

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Dietitians near Dover Heights

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

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0.3 km outside this area

Chloe Sacks

Chloe Sacks Dietetics

Dietitian in Rose Bay, NSW
TelehealthMedicare

Weight loss · Food allergy and intolerance · FODMAPs · Coeliac disease

“APD & AN based in Rose Bay, Sydney. Specialises in weight loss, gut health, food allergy, child nutrition & PCOS. Focuses on sustainable habits, mindful eating & a healthy relationship with food.”

0.3 km outside this area

1.0 km outside this area

Arlene Terry Normand

Arlene's Way

Dietitian in Rosebay Sydnay, NSW10+ years (as stated on website, though copyright is 2021) yrs
TelehealthMedicare

Overweight and obesity · Diabetes Type 1 · Diabetes Type 2 · Heart disease / high cholesterol (blood lipids: cholesterol, triglycerides)

“Rose Bay dietitian with 10+ years experience specialising in weight loss, diabetes, cholesterol & GI disorders. Tough-love, practical lifestyle approach. Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics, University of Sydney.”

1.0 km outside this area

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