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Weight & health statistics for Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills, NSW

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

  • ABS National Health Survey 2022
  • Small-area estimates released April 2026
  • Statistical Area Level 2
34.4%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 28.0% to 40.8%. 4.0 percentage points above the published New South Wales estimate of 30.4%. 2.7 percentage points above the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Sydney - South West region of New South Wales, covering about 8.7 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It includes the suburb of Gledswood Hills, and overlaps part of Gregory Hills.

Postcode in or overlapping this area: 2557.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills

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.

34.4%

Obesity

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

4.0 percentage points above New South Wales (30.4%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 28.0% to 40.8%. Modelled count: 3,847 of 11,196 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.

35.6%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

2.7 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: 32.9% to 38.3%. Modelled count: 3,984 of 11,196 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: 70.0% to 88.0%. Modelled count: 9,345 of 11,824 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.

68.7%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

3.2 percentage points above 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: 66.6% to 70.8%. Modelled count: 7,694 of 11,196 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.

43.7%

Fruit

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.8 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: 32.0% to 55.3%. Modelled count: 4,891 of 11,196 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.

20.3%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

3.5 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: 16.1% to 24.5%. Modelled count: 2,275 of 11,196 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.

13.7%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

1.6 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: 11.9% to 15.4%. Modelled count: 1,614 of 11,824 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

17.9%

Children overweight

Children classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

2.2 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 20.2%. Modelled count: 806 of 4,498 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.

8.8%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

0.4 percentage points above New South Wales (8.4%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 6.2% to 11.4%. Modelled count: 396 of 4,498 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 Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills, NSW, with published New South Wales and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedGledswood Hills - Gregory Hills95% intervalNSWAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+34.4%28.0% to 40.8%30.4%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+35.6%32.9% to 38.3%32.9%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+79.0%70.0% to 88.0%76.8%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+68.7%66.6% to 70.8%65.5%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+43.7%32.0% to 55.3%45.5%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+20.3%16.1% to 24.5%23.8%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+13.7%11.9% to 15.4%15.3%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1717.9%15.6% to 20.2%15.7%18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 178.8%6.2% to 11.4%8.4%8.1%

Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. NSW and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.

How does Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills 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
Gledswood Hills - Gregory HillsModelled SA2 estimate
34.4%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
30.4%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 4.0 percentage points above New South Wales and 2.7 percentage points above Australia. The published New South Wales and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Adults classified as overweight

Adults aged 18 and over
Gledswood Hills - Gregory HillsModelled SA2 estimate
35.6%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
32.9%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 2.7 percentage points above New South Wales and 1.6 percentage points above 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
Gledswood Hills - Gregory HillsModelled 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
Gledswood Hills - Gregory HillsModelled SA2 estimate
68.7%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
65.5%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 3.2 percentage points above New South Wales and 0.9 percentage points above Australia. The published Australia figure sits inside this area's confidence interval.

Met the daily fruit recommendation

Adults aged 18 and over
Gledswood Hills - Gregory HillsModelled SA2 estimate
43.7%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
45.5%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 1.8 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.

Measured high blood pressure

Adults aged 18 and over
Gledswood Hills - Gregory HillsModelled SA2 estimate
20.3%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
23.8%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 3.5 percentage points below New South Wales and 3.0 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 Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills

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

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In this area

Buckingham Park Exercise Equipment

Council verified

Gledswood Hills NSW 2557

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Champagnat Park Exercise Equipment

Council verified

Currans Hill NSW 2567

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Cunningham Park Exercise Equipment

Council verified

Gregory Hills NSW 2557

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Gledswood Hills Reserve Exercise Equipment

Council verified

Gledswood Hills NSW 2557

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Thomas Donovan Park

Council verified

Gregory Hills NSW 2557

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Gledswood Hills Outdoor Gym

Gledswood Hills NSW 2557

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

Other places to exercise in Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills

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Who can help

Personal trainers and gyms near Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills

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Mark Multari Fitness Coach

Gregory Hills, NSW

5(20 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Weight Loss
  • Athletic Performance
  • Publishes pricing
  • Free trial or consultation
  • Qualified Personal Trainer

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In this area

5(189 Google reviews)

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

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0.5 km outside this area

0.7 km outside this area

About Body Personal Training

Harrington Park, NSW

5(10 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Weight Loss
  • Injury Recovery
  • 20+ years experience
  • Certified Personal Trainer

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0.7 km outside this area

Team Uno HQ

Catherine Field, NSW

5(9 Google reviews)

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Dietitians near Gledswood Hills - Gregory Hills

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

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0.5 km outside this area

Natasha Jane D'Souza

Everything Nourishing

Dietitian in Catherine Fields, NSW
TelehealthMedicareNDISBariatric

Weight Management · Digestive Wellness · Food Allergies & Intolerances · Coeliac Disease

“Natasha D'Souza is an APD & Nutritionist (UQ) specialising in weight management, digestive health, diabetes & chronic disease. Offers telehealth, home visits & NDIS services across all ages.”

2.9 km outside this area

Delfa Kaabi

Family Nourishment

Dietitian in Oran Park, NSW10 yrs
TelehealthMedicare

Paediatric nutrition · Child feeding difficulties · ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder) · Autism and food/feeding

“Paediatric dietitian with 10+ years experience specialising in childhood feeding difficulties, ARFID, autism, and gastrointestinal conditions. Offers clinic, telehealth and home visits in Oran Park, NSW.”

4.5 km outside this area

Lana Anne Hirth

Hello Nutrition / Lana Hirth Dietitian

Dietitian in Campbelltown, NSW
TelehealthMedicare

Fertility nutrition · Pregnancy nutrition · Postpartum/breastfeeding nutrition · Infant feeding

“APD & Certified Fertility/Prenatal Dietitian specialising in fertility, pregnancy, postpartum, PCOS & weight management. Offers online consultations with evidence-based, empathetic care.”

5.4 km outside this area

Kellie Millard

BetterHealth Medical Specialists

Dietitian in Gledswood Hills, NSW30 yrs
GLP-1 SupportBariatric

“Dr Kellie Millard is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and ANZAED Credentialed Eating Disorder Dietitian with experience in adult, paediatric and complex clinical nutrition. She provides practical, compassionate and evidence-informed care tailored to each person’s medical needs, eating patterns, symptoms, preferences and goals. Kellie has a special interest in gastrointestinal nutrition, eating disorders and ARFID, weight management, diabetes, food allergy and intolerance, enteral nutrition, disability and complex medical conditions. She supports clients using GLP-1 medications and those preparing for or recovering from bariatric surgery. Consultations are available in person and by secure video across Australia.”

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National Health Survey 2022, SA2 modelled estimates
Reference period
2022
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