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Weight & health statistics for Illawong - Alfords Point, NSW

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

  • ABS National Health Survey 2022
  • Small-area estimates released April 2026
  • Statistical Area Level 2
26.7%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in Illawong - Alfords Point classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 21.4% to 32.1%. 3.7 percentage points below the published New South Wales estimate of 30.4%. 5.0 percentage points below the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

Illawong - Alfords Point is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Sydney - Sutherland region of New South Wales, covering about 7.3 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It includes the suburbs and localities of Illawong and Alfords Point.

Postcode in or overlapping this area: 2234.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Illawong - Alfords Point

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.

26.7%

Obesity

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

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

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 21.4% to 32.1%. Modelled count: 2,184 of 8,173 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.

34.7%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.8 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: 32.0% to 37.4%. Modelled count: 2,835 of 8,173 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.

78.7%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

1.9 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: 69.9% to 87.6%. Modelled count: 6,831 of 8,675 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.

63.6%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.9 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: 60.9% to 66.4%. Modelled count: 5,199 of 8,173 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.

48.7%

Fruit

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

3.2 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: 37.0% to 60.4%. Modelled count: 3,982 of 8,173 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.

25.7%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.9 percentage points above 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: 21.4% to 30.0%. Modelled count: 2,100 of 8,173 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.

11.6%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

3.7 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: 10.5% to 12.7%. Modelled count: 1,006 of 8,675 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

17.4%

Children overweight

Children classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

1.7 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: 14.8% to 19.9%. Modelled count: 376 of 2,164 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.

5.9%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

2.5 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: 4.0% to 7.8%. Modelled count: 128 of 2,164 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 Illawong - Alfords Point, NSW, with published New South Wales and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedIllawong - Alfords Point95% intervalNSWAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+26.7%21.4% to 32.1%30.4%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+34.7%32.0% to 37.4%32.9%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+78.7%69.9% to 87.6%76.8%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+63.6%60.9% to 66.4%65.5%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+48.7%37.0% to 60.4%45.5%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+25.7%21.4% to 30.0%23.8%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+11.6%10.5% to 12.7%15.3%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1717.4%14.8% to 19.9%15.7%18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 175.9%4.0% to 7.8%8.4%8.1%

Illawong - Alfords Point: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. NSW and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.

How does Illawong - Alfords Point 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
Illawong - Alfords PointModelled SA2 estimate
26.7%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
30.4%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 3.7 percentage points below New South Wales and 5.0 percentage points below 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
Illawong - Alfords PointModelled SA2 estimate
34.7%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
32.9%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 1.8 percentage points above New South Wales and 0.7 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
Illawong - Alfords PointModelled SA2 estimate
78.7%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
76.8%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 1.9 percentage points above New South Wales and 1.7 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
Illawong - Alfords PointModelled SA2 estimate
63.6%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
65.5%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 1.9 percentage points below New South Wales and 4.2 percentage points below Australia. The published New South Wales figure sits inside this area's confidence interval.

Met the daily fruit recommendation

Adults aged 18 and over
Illawong - Alfords PointModelled SA2 estimate
48.7%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
45.5%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 3.2 percentage points above New South Wales and 4.6 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
Illawong - Alfords PointModelled SA2 estimate
25.7%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
23.8%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 1.9 percentage points above New South Wales and 2.4 percentage points above 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 Illawong - Alfords Point

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

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1.6 km outside this area

Peakhurst Heights Outdoor Gym

Peakhurst Heights NSW 2210

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

1.8 km outside this area

Peakhurst Heights Outdoor Gym

Peakhurst Heights NSW 2210

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

1.8 km outside this area

Oatley Bowling Club Outdoor Fitness

Oatley NSW 1493

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

1.9 km outside this area

1.9 km outside this area

Virginius Reserve Outdoor Fitness

Council verified

Revesby NSW 2211

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

2.0 km outside this area

Oyster Bay Oval Outdoor Fitness

Council verified

Oyster Bay NSW 2225

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

Other places to exercise in Illawong - Alfords Point

Places listed inside this statistical area.

Who can help

Personal trainers and gyms near Illawong - Alfords Point

No listings are located inside this statistical area. These are the closest ones outside it.

Find personal trainers in Menai

1.1 km outside this area

5(1 Google reviews)

  • Post-Natal
  • Weight Loss
  • Mobility / Flexibility
  • Publishes pricing
  • Online training
  • Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES)

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1.2 km outside this area

5(19 Google reviews)

  • Weight Loss
  • Post-Natal
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Free trial or consultation
  • Online training

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0.8 km outside this area

Perfect Form Fitness

Bonnet Bay, NSW

5(58 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Group Fitness
  • Weight Loss
  • Free trial or consultation
  • 25+ years experience
  • Personal Trainer, Exercise Physiologist

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1.0 km outside this area

1.2 km outside this area

4.1(135 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Rehabilitation / Injury Recovery
  • Functional Training

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1.2 km outside this area

Dietitians near Illawong - Alfords Point

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

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1.3 km outside this area

Shannon Jane Lavery

Better Choices Nutrition

Dietitian in Sydney, NSW
TelehealthMedicareGLP-1 SupportBariatric

Weight management · GLP-1 medication nutritional support · Weight loss surgery support · Diabetes Type 1

“Shannon Jane Lavery is an APD offering telehealth dietitian services in Sydney, specialising in GLP-1 medication support, weight management, diabetes, PCOS, and heart health using an evidence-based, non-diet approach.”

3.0 km outside this area

Justine Meredith Quintano

Justine Meredith Quintano

The Eatwise Clinic

Dietitian in Sutherland, NSW20+ years (clinic operating in St George and Sutherland Shire for over 20 years; team collectively has over 60 years of experience) yrs
TelehealthMedicareNDISBariatric

Weight management and obesity · Bariatric surgery (pre and post-operative) · Diabetes Type 1 (pens/pumps) · Diabetes Type 2 (diet or insulin)

“APD at The Eatwise Clinic, Sutherland/Kogarah. 20+ years experience. Specialist in bariatric surgery, eating disorders, diabetes, gut health, weight management. NDIS registered. Evidence-based, practical nutrition support.”

3.0 km outside this area

Julia Alisandra Phillips

The Eatwise Clinic

Dietitian in Sutherland, NSW20+ years (clinic operating over 20 years in St George and Sutherland Shire areas; team collectively has over 60 years experience) yrs
TelehealthMedicareNDISBariatric

Weight management and obesity · Bariatric surgery (pre and post-operative) · Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, atypical anorexia) · Paediatric nutrition and feeding therapy

“APD Julia Phillips at The Eatwise Clinic, Sutherland. 20+ years experience. Specialist in weight management, bariatric surgery, eating disorders, diabetes & gut health. Evidence-based, sustainable nutrition approach.”

3.0 km outside this area

Naomi Gai Crockett

The Eatwise Clinic

Dietitian in Sutherland, NSW20+ years in St George and Sutherland Shire areas; team collectively holds over 60 years of experience yrs
TelehealthMedicareNDISBariatric

Weight management and obesity · Bariatric surgery nutrition · Paediatric nutrition · Eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID, atypical anorexia)

“Team of 4 APD dietitians at two Sydney locations (Sutherland & Kogarah), 60+ years collective experience, specialising in bariatric surgery, eating disorders, paediatrics, diabetes, gut health and weight management.”

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Reference period
2022
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