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Weight & health statistics for Carrara, QLD

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

  • ABS National Health Survey 2022
  • Small-area estimates released April 2026
  • Statistical Area Level 2
37.5%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in Carrara classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 31.0% to 44.1%. 2.9 percentage points above the published Queensland estimate of 34.6%. 5.8 percentage points above the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

Carrara is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Gold Coast region of Queensland, covering about 15 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It includes the suburb of Carrara.

Postcode in or overlapping this area: 4211.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Carrara

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.

37.5%

Obesity

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

2.9 percentage points above Queensland (34.6%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 31.0% to 44.1%. Modelled count: 4,038 of 10,758 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.

33.3%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

0.8 percentage points below Queensland (34.1%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 30.6% to 36.1%. Modelled count: 3,586 of 10,758 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.

74.4%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

2.8 percentage points below 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: 64.8% to 84.0%. Modelled count: 8,391 of 11,276 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.

72.5%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

2.2 percentage points above 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: 71.1% to 73.8%. Modelled count: 7,795 of 10,758 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.

46.3%

Fruit

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

3.1 percentage points above 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: 35.1% to 57.5%. Modelled count: 4,983 of 10,758 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.

21.1%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.1 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: 17.0% to 25.2%. Modelled count: 2,271 of 10,758 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.

13.3%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

3.8 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: 12.3% to 14.3%. Modelled count: 1,501 of 11,276 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

17.0%

Children overweight

Children classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

1.3 percentage points below Australia (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: 14.5% to 19.5%. Modelled count: 415 of 2,443 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.

9.2%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

1.1 percentage points above Australia (8.1%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 6.4% to 12.0%. Modelled count: 225 of 2,443 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 Carrara, QLD, with published Queensland and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedCarrara95% intervalQLDAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+37.5%31.0% to 44.1%34.6%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+33.3%30.6% to 36.1%34.1%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+74.4%64.8% to 84.0%77.2%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+72.5%71.1% to 73.8%70.3%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+46.3%35.1% to 57.5%43.2%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+21.1%17.0% to 25.2%20.0%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+13.3%12.3% to 14.3%17.1%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1717.0%14.5% to 19.5%Not published18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 179.2%6.4% to 12.0%Not published8.1%

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

How does Carrara 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
CarraraModelled SA2 estimate
37.5%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
34.6%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 2.9 percentage points above Queensland and 5.8 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
CarraraModelled SA2 estimate
33.3%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
34.1%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 0.8 percentage points below Queensland and 0.7 percentage points below 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
CarraraModelled SA2 estimate
74.4%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
77.2%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 2.8 percentage points below Queensland and 2.6 percentage points below 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
CarraraModelled SA2 estimate
72.5%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
70.3%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 2.2 percentage points above Queensland and 4.7 percentage points above Australia.

Met the daily fruit recommendation

Adults aged 18 and over
CarraraModelled SA2 estimate
46.3%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
43.2%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 3.1 percentage points above Queensland and 2.2 percentage points above Australia. The published Queensland and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Measured high blood pressure

Adults aged 18 and over
CarraraModelled SA2 estimate
21.1%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
20.0%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 1.1 percentage points above Queensland and 2.2 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 Carrara

5 free outdoor gyms and fitness stations are recorded inside this statistical area, with more just outside it.

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In this area

Carrara Outdoor Gym

Council verified

Carrara QLD 4211

  • Fitness station
  • Calisthenics
  • Parallel bars
  • Chest press

In this area

Carrara Outdoor Gym

Council verified

Carrara QLD 4211

  • Fitness station
  • Calisthenics
  • Pull-up bar

In this area

Carrara Outdoor Gym

Council verified

Carrara QLD 4211

  • Fitness station
  • Multi-station rig

In this area

Boonooroo Park (Central)

Council verified

Carrara QLD 4211

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Emerald Lakes Parklands

Council verified

Carrara QLD 4211

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

0.3 km outside this area

Worongary Outdoor Gym

Council verified

Worongary QLD 4213

  • Fitness station
  • Calisthenics
  • Pull-up bar
  • Multi-station rig

Other places to exercise in Carrara

Places listed inside this statistical area.

Who can help

Personal trainers and gyms near Carrara

3 listings are located inside this statistical area. Listings outside it show their distance from the boundary.

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In this area

5(14 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Weight Loss
  • Postural Correction
  • Online training

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In this area

Mogofit

Carrara, QLD

5(7 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Functional Training
  • Technique & Movement Quality

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In this area

0.1 km outside this area

5(11 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Weight Loss
  • Powerlifting
  • $90 per session, published rate
  • Online training
  • 7+ years experience

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0.3 km outside this area

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Dietitians near Carrara

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

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0.9 km outside this area

Mark David Robinson

Mark David Robinson

Health Man Mark (located within Sports Injuries HQ)

Dietitian in Ashmore, QLD
TelehealthMedicareNDIS

Weight management · Overweight and obesity · Sports nutrition · Men's health

“APD Mark Robinson holds a Masters in Nutrition & Dietetics plus degrees in Exercise Science & Psychology. Based in Ashmore QLD, he specialises in personalised eating plans, sports nutrition, and weight management.”

1.6 km outside this area

Julie Maree Albrecht

Julie Albrecht & Associates / Food. Body. Life

Dietitian in BUNDALL, QLD
TelehealthMedicareBariatric

Aged care · Anorexia/eating disorders · Anthropometry · Artificial nutrition support

“Gold Coast APD & Accredited Sports Dietitian offering personalised nutrition for weight management, bariatric surgery, PCOS, diabetes, sports, and more. In-clinic (Bundall) & telehealth. Medicare, DVA & PHF rebates.”

1.6 km outside this area

2.7 km outside this area

Jaimon Terence Kelly

Jaimon Terence Kelly

My Nutrition Clinic

Dietitian in Robina, QLD
TelehealthMedicareBariatric

Kidney/Renal Disease · Weight Management/Obesity · Paediatric Nutrition/Fussy Eating · NDIS Nutrition

“Gold Coast APD team offering evidence-based, personalised nutrition care for weight, kidney, gut, NDIS, DVA, eating disorders & more. Telehealth available Australia-wide.”

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