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Weight & health statistics for Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, NSW

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

  • ABS National Health Survey 2022
  • Small-area estimates released April 2026
  • Statistical Area Level 2
25.7%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 20.3% to 31.0%. 4.7 percentage points below the published New South Wales estimate of 30.4%. 6.0 percentage points below the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Sydney - Northern Beaches region of New South Wales, covering about 71 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It includes the suburbs and localities of Terrey Hills, Duffys Forest and Cottage Point, and overlaps part of Ku-ring-gai Chase.

Postcode in or overlapping this area: 2084.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest

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.

25.7%

Obesity

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

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

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 20.3% to 31.0%. Modelled count: 715 of 2,784 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.

35.7%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

2.8 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: 32.8% to 38.6%. Modelled count: 994 of 2,784 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.

67.7%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

9.1 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: 56.0% to 79.4%. Modelled count: 2,031 of 3,001 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.

64.9%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

0.6 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: 61.9% to 67.9%. Modelled count: 1,806 of 2,784 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.

50.4%

Fruit

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

4.9 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: 38.2% to 62.6%. Modelled count: 1,403 of 2,784 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.

24.9%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.1 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: 20.5% to 29.2%. Modelled count: 692 of 2,784 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.

9.4%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

5.9 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: 7.8% to 11.0%. Modelled count: 282 of 3,001 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

19.1%

Children overweight

Children classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

3.4 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: 15.8% to 22.4%. Modelled count: 156 of 817 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.

5.1%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

3.3 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: 3.0% to 7.2%. Modelled count: 42 of 817 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 Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest, NSW, with published New South Wales and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedTerrey Hills - Duffys Forest95% intervalNSWAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+25.7%20.3% to 31.0%30.4%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+35.7%32.8% to 38.6%32.9%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+67.7%56.0% to 79.4%76.8%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+64.9%61.9% to 67.9%65.5%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+50.4%38.2% to 62.6%45.5%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+24.9%20.5% to 29.2%23.8%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+9.4%7.8% to 11.0%15.3%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1719.1%15.8% to 22.4%15.7%18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 175.1%3.0% to 7.2%8.4%8.1%

Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. NSW and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.

How does Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest 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
Terrey Hills - Duffys ForestModelled SA2 estimate
25.7%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
30.4%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 4.7 percentage points below New South Wales and 6.0 percentage points below Australia. The published New South Wales figure sits inside this area's confidence interval.

Adults classified as overweight

Adults aged 18 and over
Terrey Hills - Duffys ForestModelled SA2 estimate
35.7%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
32.9%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 2.8 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.

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

People aged 15 and over
Terrey Hills - Duffys ForestModelled SA2 estimate
67.7%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
76.8%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 9.1 percentage points below New South Wales and 9.3 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
Terrey Hills - Duffys ForestModelled SA2 estimate
64.9%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
65.5%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 0.6 percentage points below New South Wales and 2.9 percentage points below Australia. The published New South Wales and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Met the daily fruit recommendation

Adults aged 18 and over
Terrey Hills - Duffys ForestModelled SA2 estimate
50.4%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
45.5%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 4.9 percentage points above New South Wales and 6.3 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
Terrey Hills - Duffys ForestModelled SA2 estimate
24.9%
New South WalesPublished survey estimate
23.8%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 1.1 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.

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 Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest

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

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St Ives Chase Outdoor Gym

St Ives Chase NSW 2075

  • Fitness station
  • Calisthenics
  • Pull-up bar

1.3 km outside this area

1.3 km outside this area

North Narrabeen Outdoor Gym

North Narrabeen NSW 2101

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

1.8 km outside this area

St Ives Outdoor Gym

St Ives NSW 2075

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

1.8 km outside this area

Hassall Park

Council verified

St Ives NSW 2075

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

Other places to exercise in Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest

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Who can help

Personal trainers near Terrey Hills - Duffys Forest

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The Gym Bar AUS

Terrey Hills, NSW

5(28 Google reviews)

  • Pilates
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0.7 km outside this area

XT Fitness & Massage

Elanora Heights, NSW

5(1 Google reviews)

  • Free trial or consultation

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1.0 km outside this area

5(44 Google reviews)

  • Injury Prevention
  • Rehab / Injury Recovery
  • Weight Loss
  • Online training
  • 6+ years experience
  • Australian Certified Personal Trainer

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1.3 km outside this area

5(25 Google reviews)

  • Life Coaching
  • Wellness Coaching
  • Personal Coaching
  • Free trial or consultation
  • Certified Life Coach

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1.3 km outside this area

5(17 Google reviews)

  • Athletic Performance
  • Youth Rugby Training
  • Speed & Agility
  • Publishes pricing
  • Free trial or consultation
  • Online training
  • 7+ years experience
  • Rugby Australia grassroots program supporter

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1.4 km outside this area

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