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Weight & health statistics for Geebung, QLD

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

  • ABS National Health Survey 2022
  • Small-area estimates released April 2026
  • Statistical Area Level 2
30.1%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in Geebung classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 24.3% to 35.9%. 4.5 percentage points below the published Queensland estimate of 34.6%. 1.6 percentage points below the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

Geebung is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Brisbane - North region of Queensland, covering about 4.0 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It includes the suburb of Geebung.

Postcode in or overlapping this area: 4034.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Geebung

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.

30.1%

Obesity

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

4.5 percentage points below Queensland (34.6%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 24.3% to 35.9%. Modelled count: 1,012 of 3,361 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.

35.5%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.4 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: 32.7% to 38.3%. Modelled count: 1,193 of 3,361 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.

71.3%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

5.9 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: 59.6% to 82.9%. Modelled count: 2,541 of 3,565 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.

67.3%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

3.0 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: 65.2% to 69.5%. Modelled count: 2,263 of 3,361 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.

45.2%

Fruit

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

2.0 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: 33.1% to 57.3%. Modelled count: 1,519 of 3,361 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.

20.2%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

0.2 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: 16.1% to 24.3%. Modelled count: 680 of 3,361 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.

11.3%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

5.8 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: 9.9% to 12.7%. Modelled count: 402 of 3,565 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

17.9%

Children overweight

Children classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

0.4 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: 14.9% to 20.9%. Modelled count: 177 of 989 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.

6.7%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

1.4 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: 4.3% to 9.1%. Modelled count: 66 of 989 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 Geebung, QLD, with published Queensland and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedGeebung95% intervalQLDAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+30.1%24.3% to 35.9%34.6%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+35.5%32.7% to 38.3%34.1%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+71.3%59.6% to 82.9%77.2%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+67.3%65.2% to 69.5%70.3%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+45.2%33.1% to 57.3%43.2%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+20.2%16.1% to 24.3%20.0%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+11.3%9.9% to 12.7%17.1%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1717.9%14.9% to 20.9%Not published18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 176.7%4.3% to 9.1%Not published8.1%

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

How does Geebung 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
GeebungModelled SA2 estimate
30.1%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
34.6%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 4.5 percentage points below Queensland and 1.6 percentage points below Australia. The published Queensland and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Adults classified as overweight

Adults aged 18 and over
GeebungModelled SA2 estimate
35.5%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
34.1%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 1.4 percentage points above Queensland and 1.5 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
GeebungModelled SA2 estimate
71.3%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
77.2%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 5.9 percentage points below Queensland and 5.7 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
GeebungModelled SA2 estimate
67.3%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
70.3%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 3.0 percentage points below Queensland and 0.5 percentage points below Australia. The published Australia figure sits inside this area's confidence interval.

Met the daily fruit recommendation

Adults aged 18 and over
GeebungModelled SA2 estimate
45.2%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
43.2%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 2.0 percentage points above Queensland and 1.1 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
GeebungModelled SA2 estimate
20.2%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
20.0%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 0.2 percentage points above Queensland and 3.1 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 Geebung

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

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In this area

7th Brigade Park Gym Area

Geebung QLD 4034

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Chermside Outdoor Gym

Chermside QLD 4032

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Chermside Parkrun

Chermside QLD 4032

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Geebung Outdoor Gym

Geebung QLD 4034

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Geebung Outdoor Gym

Geebung QLD 4034

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

In this area

The Strength Junction

Zillmere QLD 4034

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

Other places to exercise in Geebung

Places listed inside this statistical area.

Who can help

Personal trainers near Geebung

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Dietitians near Geebung

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

Aidan Paul Muir

Ideal Nutrition

Dietitian in Virginia, QLDSince 2016 (approximately 9+ years) yrs
TelehealthMedicare

Body composition (fat loss and muscle gain) · Sports nutrition (strength sports focus) · General health conditions · Overweight and obesity

“Aidan Muir is an evidence-based APD and Sports Dietitian in Brisbane specialising in body composition (fat loss/muscle gain), sports nutrition for strength sports, and general health conditions since 2016.”

1.1 km outside this area

Mikaela Joyes

Eat for Life Dietetics

Dietitian in Wavell heights, QLDSince 2013 (approx. 12+ years as of 2025) yrs
TelehealthMedicare

Weight management / weight concern · Overweight and obesity · Eating disorders (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia, Binge Eating Disorder, ARFID) · Disordered eating and body image

“Brisbane APD Mikaela Joyes offers non-diet, weight-inclusive nutrition support specialising in disability, mental health, women's health & eating disorders. NDIS registered, Medicare & DVA provider.”

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