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Weight & health statistics for Minto - St Andrews, NSW

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

  • ABS National Health Survey 2022
  • Small-area estimates released April 2026
  • Statistical Area Level 2
34.5%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in Minto - St Andrews classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 28.4% to 40.6%. 4.1 percentage points above the published New South Wales estimate of 30.4%. 2.8 percentage points above the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

Minto - St Andrews is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Sydney - Outer South West region of New South Wales, covering about 12 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It includes the suburbs and localities of Minto, St Andrews and Bow Bowing.

Postcode in or overlapping this area: 2566.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Minto - St Andrews

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.

34.5%

Obesity

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

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

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 28.4% to 40.6%. Modelled count: 5,393 of 15,644 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.

34.3%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.4 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: 31.7% to 37.0%. Modelled count: 5,367 of 15,644 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.

84.0%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

7.2 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: 76.8% to 91.2%. Modelled count: 13,955 of 16,611 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.

71.5%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

6.0 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: 69.9% to 73.2%. Modelled count: 11,190 of 15,644 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.

40.7%

Fruit

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

4.8 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: 29.4% to 52.0%. Modelled count: 6,369 of 15,644 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.

25.4%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.6 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: 21.1% to 29.6%. Modelled count: 3,968 of 15,644 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.

20.1%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

4.8 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: 18.4% to 21.7%. Modelled count: 3,332 of 16,611 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

18.8%

Children overweight

Children classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

3.1 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: 16.5% to 21.2%. Modelled count: 998 of 5,298 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.

8.1%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

0.3 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: 5.8% to 10.5%. Modelled count: 431 of 5,298 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 Minto - St Andrews, NSW, with published New South Wales and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedMinto - St Andrews95% intervalNSWAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+34.5%28.4% to 40.6%30.4%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+34.3%31.7% to 37.0%32.9%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+84.0%76.8% to 91.2%76.8%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+71.5%69.9% to 73.2%65.5%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+40.7%29.4% to 52.0%45.5%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+25.4%21.1% to 29.6%23.8%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+20.1%18.4% to 21.7%15.3%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1718.8%16.5% to 21.2%15.7%18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 178.1%5.8% to 10.5%8.4%8.1%

Minto - St Andrews: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. NSW and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.

How does Minto - St Andrews 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
Minto - St AndrewsModelled SA2 estimate
34.5%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
30.4%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 4.1 percentage points above New South Wales and 2.8 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
Minto - St AndrewsModelled SA2 estimate
34.3%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
32.9%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 1.4 percentage points above New South Wales and 0.3 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
Minto - St AndrewsModelled SA2 estimate
84.0%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
76.8%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 7.2 percentage points above New South Wales and 7.0 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
Minto - St AndrewsModelled SA2 estimate
71.5%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
65.5%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 6.0 percentage points above New South Wales and 3.7 percentage points above Australia.

Met the daily fruit recommendation

Adults aged 18 and over
Minto - St AndrewsModelled SA2 estimate
40.7%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
45.5%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 4.8 percentage points below New South Wales and 3.4 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
Minto - St AndrewsModelled SA2 estimate
25.4%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
23.8%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 1.6 percentage points above New South Wales and 2.1 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 Minto - St Andrews

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

Pembroke Park Outdoor Fitness

Council verified

Minto NSW 2566

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Bow Bowing Outdoor Gym

Bow Bowing NSW 2566

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

0.6 km outside this area

Eagle Farm Reserve Outdoor Fitness

Council verified

Eagle Vale NSW 2558

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

1.6 km outside this area

Koala Walk Reserve

Council verified

Ingleburn NSW 1890

  • Fitness trail

Equipment details not listed

1.8 km outside this area

Cook Reserve

Council verified

Ruse NSW 2560

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

3.6 km outside this area

Varroville Outdoor Gym

Varroville NSW 2566

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

Other places to exercise in Minto - St Andrews

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Personal trainers and gyms near Minto - St Andrews

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1.3 km outside this area

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5(103 Google reviews)

  • Rehab / Injury Recovery
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Dietitians near Minto - St Andrews

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

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2.4 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.”

6.1 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.”

7.4 km outside this area

Aliya Nayyar Ghaznavi

Aliya Nayyar Ghaznavi

Ascend Women's Health AU

Dietitian in West Hoxton, NSW
TelehealthMedicare

Women's health · PCOS · Endometriosis · Adenomyosis

“Aliya Nayyar Ghaznavi is an APD specialising in women's health conditions including PCOS, endometriosis & menopause. Evidence-based online practice helping women find relief through nutrition & lifestyle strategies.”

8.2 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.”

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Reference period
2022
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