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Weight & health statistics for Bracken Ridge, QLD

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

  • ABS National Health Survey 2022
  • Small-area estimates released April 2026
  • Statistical Area Level 2
33.6%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in Bracken Ridge classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 27.7% to 39.6%. 1.0 percentage point below the published Queensland estimate of 34.6%. 1.9 percentage points above the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

Bracken Ridge is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Brisbane - North region of Queensland, covering about 8.1 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It includes the suburb of Bracken Ridge.

Postcode in or overlapping this area: 4017.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Bracken Ridge

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.

33.6%

Obesity

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.0 percentage point below Queensland (34.6%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 27.7% to 39.6%. Modelled count: 4,593 of 13,660 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.

34.6%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

0.5 percentage points above Queensland (34.1%).

About this figure

Measured BMI of 25.00 to 29.99. Does not include adults classified as obese.

95% confidence interval: 31.9% to 37.3%. Modelled count: 4,726 of 13,660 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.

78.4%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

1.2 percentage points above Queensland (77.2%).

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: 69.4% to 87.4%. Modelled count: 11,283 of 14,396 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.

69.1%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.2 percentage points below Queensland (70.3%).

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: 67.5% to 70.7%. Modelled count: 9,439 of 13,660 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.

38.9%

Fruit

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

4.3 percentage points below Queensland (43.2%).

About this figure

Usually eats the serves of fruit recommended for their age and sex in the 2013 Australian Dietary Guidelines.

95% confidence interval: 28.0% to 49.8%. Modelled count: 5,312 of 13,660 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.

20.6%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

0.6 percentage points above Queensland (20.0%).

About this figure

Measured blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or higher. Separate from self-reported hypertension.

95% confidence interval: 16.6% to 24.5%. Modelled count: 2,808 of 13,660 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.

14.8%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

2.3 percentage points below Queensland (17.1%).

About this figure

Self-assessed health status of fair or poor, from the choices excellent, very good, good, fair and poor.

95% confidence interval: 13.8% to 15.9%. Modelled count: 2,137 of 14,396 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

18.3%

Children overweight

Children classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

Same as the published Australia estimate (18.3%).

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: 15.9% to 20.7%. Modelled count: 706 of 3,861 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.

7.6%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

0.5 percentage points below Australia (8.1%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 5.4% to 9.9%. Modelled count: 295 of 3,861 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 Bracken Ridge, QLD, with published Queensland and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedBracken Ridge95% intervalQLDAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+33.6%27.7% to 39.6%34.6%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+34.6%31.9% to 37.3%34.1%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+78.4%69.4% to 87.4%77.2%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+69.1%67.5% to 70.7%70.3%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+38.9%28.0% to 49.8%43.2%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+20.6%16.6% to 24.5%20.0%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+14.8%13.8% to 15.9%17.1%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1718.3%15.9% to 20.7%Not published18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 177.6%5.4% to 9.9%Not published8.1%

Bracken Ridge: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. QLD and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.

How does Bracken Ridge compare?

The modelled estimate for this area beside the published survey estimates for Queensland 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
Bracken RidgeModelled SA2 estimate
33.6%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
34.6%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 1.0 percentage point below Queensland and 1.9 percentage points above Australia. The published Queensland and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Adults classified as overweight

Adults aged 18 and over
Bracken RidgeModelled SA2 estimate
34.6%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
34.1%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 0.5 percentage points above Queensland and 0.6 percentage points above Australia. The published Queensland and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

People aged 15 and over
Bracken RidgeModelled SA2 estimate
78.4%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
77.2%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 1.2 percentage points above Queensland and 1.4 percentage points above Australia. The published Queensland and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

Adults aged 18 and over
Bracken RidgeModelled SA2 estimate
69.1%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
70.3%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 1.2 percentage points below Queensland and 1.3 percentage points above Australia. The published Queensland and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Met the daily fruit recommendation

Adults aged 18 and over
Bracken RidgeModelled SA2 estimate
38.9%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
43.2%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 4.3 percentage points below Queensland and 5.2 percentage points below Australia. The published Queensland and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Measured high blood pressure

Adults aged 18 and over
Bracken RidgeModelled SA2 estimate
20.6%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
20.0%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 0.6 percentage points above Queensland and 2.7 percentage points below Australia. The published Queensland 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 Bracken Ridge

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

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Bald Hills Outdoor Gym

Bald Hills QLD 4036

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

0.5 km outside this area

Fitzgibbon Outdoor Gym

Fitzgibbon QLD 4018

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

0.6 km outside this area

Bald Hills Outdoor Gym

Bald Hills QLD 4036

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

1.2 km outside this area

Bald Hills Outdoor Gym

Bald Hills QLD 4036

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

2.1 km outside this area

Carseldine Outdoor Gym

Carseldine QLD 4034

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

2.1 km outside this area

Sandgate Outdoor Gym

Sandgate QLD 4017

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

Other places to exercise in Bracken Ridge

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Who can help

Personal trainers and gyms near Bracken Ridge

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5(7 Google reviews)

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  • Strength & Conditioning

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T.G.M GYM Bracken Ridge

Bracken Ridge, QLD

4.8(103 Google reviews)

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  • Strength & Conditioning
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  • Rehab / Injury Recovery
  • Age Related Conditions
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • 6+ years experience
  • Accredited Exercise Physiologist (AEP)

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1.9 km outside this area

1.8 km outside this area

Dietitians near Bracken Ridge

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0.3 km outside this area

Loretta Elizabeth Howard

Fresh Perspective Nutrition & Dietetics

Dietitian in Bald Hills, QLD12 yrs
TelehealthMedicareBariatric

Weight management · Overweight and obesity · Emotional eating and comfort eating · Eating disorders

“APD Loretta Howard has 12+ years' experience in private practice and hospitals. Specialises in weight management, eating disorders, bariatric surgery, diabetes, gut health and heart health. Warm, non-judgmental approach.”

2.3 km outside this area

Victoria Annette Burton

Victoria Annette Burton

Every Bodies Physio

Dietitian in Brighton, QLD
TelehealthMedicareBariatric

Bariatric surgery · Cancer/Oncology · Coeliac disease · Type 1 Diabetes

“Dietitian at Every Bodies Physio (Brighton & Wellington Point QLD), specialising in weight management, bariatric surgery, diabetes, and oncology. Offers in-clinic and telehealth consults. Medicare, DVA and private health accepted.”

3.0 km outside this area

5.1 km outside this area

Paula Packer

Paula Packer

Lime Nutrition

Dietitian in Albany Creek, QLD
TelehealthGLP-1 Support

Midlife & menopause nutrition · Metabolic health · Weight management · Overweight and obesity

“APD Paula Packer specialises in midlife & metabolic health for women — covering weight, muscle, bone, insulin resistance, and chronic disease through evidence-based, personalised nutrition care.”

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