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Weight & health statistics for Hornsby - West, NSW

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

  • ABS National Health Survey 2022
  • Small-area estimates released April 2026
  • Statistical Area Level 2
20.8%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in Hornsby - West classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 16.3% to 25.3%. 9.6 percentage points below the published New South Wales estimate of 30.4%. 10.9 percentage points below the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

Hornsby - West is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Sydney - North Sydney and Hornsby region of New South Wales, covering about 6.3 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It overlaps part of Hornsby and Hornsby Heights.

Postcode in or overlapping this area: 2077.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Hornsby - West

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.

20.8%

Obesity

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

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

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 16.3% to 25.3%. Modelled count: 1,670 of 8,034 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.

31.8%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.1 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: 28.9% to 34.6%. Modelled count: 2,551 of 8,034 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.

73.9%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

2.9 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: 64.1% to 83.8%. Modelled count: 6,297 of 8,516 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.

58.2%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

7.3 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: 55.3% to 61.2%. Modelled count: 4,679 of 8,034 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.

48.5%

Fruit

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

3.0 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: 37.1% to 59.9%. Modelled count: 3,893 of 8,034 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.

19.8%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

4.0 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: 16.2% to 23.4%. Modelled count: 1,591 of 8,034 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.

11.4%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

3.9 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: 10.3% to 12.5%. Modelled count: 971 of 8,516 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

16.6%

Children overweight

Children classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

0.9 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: 14.1% to 19.1%. Modelled count: 397 of 2,390 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.

4.5%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

3.9 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: 3.0% to 6.0%. Modelled count: 107 of 2,390 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 Hornsby - West, NSW, with published New South Wales and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedHornsby - West95% intervalNSWAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+20.8%16.3% to 25.3%30.4%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+31.8%28.9% to 34.6%32.9%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+73.9%64.1% to 83.8%76.8%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+58.2%55.3% to 61.2%65.5%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+48.5%37.1% to 59.9%45.5%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+19.8%16.2% to 23.4%23.8%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+11.4%10.3% to 12.5%15.3%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1716.6%14.1% to 19.1%15.7%18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 174.5%3.0% to 6.0%8.4%8.1%

Hornsby - West: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. NSW and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.

How does Hornsby - West 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
Hornsby - WestModelled SA2 estimate
20.8%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
30.4%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 9.6 percentage points below New South Wales and 10.9 percentage points below Australia.

Adults classified as overweight

Adults aged 18 and over
Hornsby - WestModelled SA2 estimate
31.8%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
32.9%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 1.1 percentage points below New South Wales and 2.2 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
Hornsby - WestModelled SA2 estimate
73.9%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
76.8%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 2.9 percentage points below New South Wales and 3.1 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
Hornsby - WestModelled SA2 estimate
58.2%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
65.5%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 7.3 percentage points below New South Wales and 9.6 percentage points below Australia.

Met the daily fruit recommendation

Adults aged 18 and over
Hornsby - WestModelled SA2 estimate
48.5%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
45.5%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 3.0 percentage points above New South Wales and 4.4 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
Hornsby - WestModelled SA2 estimate
19.8%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
23.8%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 4.0 percentage points below New South Wales and 3.5 percentage points below Australia. The published Australia figure sits 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 Hornsby - West

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

Asquith Outdoor Gym

Asquith NSW 2077

  • Fitness station
  • Calisthenics
  • Pull-up bar
  • Parallel bars
  • Wall bars

0.1 km outside this area

Rofe Park Playground

Council verified

Hornsby Heights NSW 2077

Equipment details not listed

0.1 km outside this area

Hornsby Westfield Outdoor Gym

Hornsby Westfield NSW 1635

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

0.2 km outside this area

Asquith Park Playground

Council verified

Asquith NSW 2077

Equipment details not listed

0.2 km outside this area

Eternally Fit

Hornsby Westfield NSW 1635

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

0.3 km outside this area

Mount Colah Outdoor Gym

Mount Colah NSW 2079

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

Other places to exercise in Hornsby - West

Places listed inside this statistical area.

Who can help

Personal trainers and gyms near Hornsby - West

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In this area

Scoza Fitness

Hornsby, NSW

5(7 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Weight Loss
  • Athletic Performance
  • Free trial or consultation
  • 20+ years experience

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In this area

5(124 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Weightlifting
  • Powerlifting
  • Free trial or consultation

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0.1 km outside this area

5(45 Google reviews)

  • Senior Fitness
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Mobility & Flexibility
  • Free trial or consultation
  • Online training
  • 13+ years experience
  • Effective Movement Training

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0.5 km outside this area

5(56 Google reviews)

  • Rehab / Injury Recovery
  • Chronic Pain Management
  • Structural Alignment
  • Publishes pricing
  • Free trial or consultation
  • 22+ years experience
  • Diploma in Remedial Massage

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0.1 km outside this area

BFT Hornsby

Hornsby, NSW

4.9(45 Google reviews)

  • Weight Loss
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Muscle Building
  • Publishes pricing
  • Free trial or consultation

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Dietitians near Hornsby - West

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

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Bethany Jeanette Gooding

Welcome to Wellbeing

Dietitian in Hornsby, NSW
TelehealthMedicare

Anorexia/Eating Disorders · Anthropometry · Artificial Nutrition Support · Cancer/Oncology

“Bethany Gooding is an APD at Welcome to Wellbeing, specialising in weight management, eating disorders, diabetes, PCOS and more. The clinic operates virtually across Australia with a non-diet philosophy.”

0.3 km outside this area

Zhiyan Jin

EatVolve Nutrition Consultation / Hornsby Central Medical Centre

Dietitian in Hornsby, NSW
TelehealthMedicare

Diabetes Type 2 · Diabetes Type 1 · Gestational diabetes · Weight management / obesity

“Lexie Jin is an APD based in Hornsby, Sydney, specialising in diabetes, weight management, and fertility nutrition. She uses motivational interviewing and offers in-language services in Korean and Mandarin.”

0.5 km outside this area

Shirley  Chan

Shirley Chan

SC Nutrition (trading name of Shirley Chan Dietitian)

Dietitian in Hornsby, NSW20 yrs
TelehealthMedicare

Kidney/Renal Disease (CKD Stages 2–4) · Diabetic Kidney Disease · Hypertensive Kidney Disease · Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD/ARPKD)

“APD Shirley Chan has 20+ yrs experience specialising in renal/kidney nutrition. Telehealth Australia-wide. Also supports diabetes, heart disease & weight management. Fluent in Cantonese & Mandarin.”

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