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Weight & health statistics for Kelvin Grove - Herston, QLD

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

  • ABS National Health Survey 2022
  • Small-area estimates released April 2026
  • Statistical Area Level 2
17.2%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in Kelvin Grove - Herston classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 13.1% to 21.2%. 17.4 percentage points below the published Queensland estimate of 34.6%. 14.5 percentage points below the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

Kelvin Grove - Herston is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Brisbane Inner City region of Queensland, covering about 3.4 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It includes the suburbs and localities of Kelvin Grove and Herston.

Postcodes in or overlapping this area: 4059, 4006.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Kelvin Grove - Herston

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.

17.2%

Obesity

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

17.4 percentage points below Queensland (34.6%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 13.1% to 21.2%. Modelled count: 1,397 of 8,143 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.

30.8%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

3.3 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: 28.1% to 33.5%. Modelled count: 2,507 of 8,143 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.

64.8%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

12.4 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: 52.5% to 77.0%. Modelled count: 5,497 of 8,486 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.

50.9%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

19.4 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: 48.0% to 53.9%. Modelled count: 4,147 of 8,143 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.

45.3%

Fruit

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

2.1 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: 33.5% to 57.0%. Modelled count: 3,685 of 8,143 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.

10.4%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

9.6 percentage points below Queensland (20.0%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 7.9% to 12.9%. Modelled count: 850 of 8,143 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.

10.3%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

6.8 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: 9.1% to 11.5%. Modelled count: 874 of 8,486 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

17.4%

Children overweight

Children classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

0.9 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: 14.7% to 20.1%. Modelled count: 269 of 1,547 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.

4.1%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

4.0 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: 2.5% to 5.6%. Modelled count: 63 of 1,547 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 Kelvin Grove - Herston, QLD, with published Queensland and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedKelvin Grove - Herston95% intervalQLDAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+17.2%13.1% to 21.2%34.6%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+30.8%28.1% to 33.5%34.1%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+64.8%52.5% to 77.0%77.2%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+50.9%48.0% to 53.9%70.3%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+45.3%33.5% to 57.0%43.2%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+10.4%7.9% to 12.9%20.0%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+10.3%9.1% to 11.5%17.1%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1717.4%14.7% to 20.1%Not published18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 174.1%2.5% to 5.6%Not published8.1%

Kelvin Grove - Herston: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. QLD and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.

How does Kelvin Grove - Herston 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
Kelvin Grove - HerstonModelled SA2 estimate
17.2%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
34.6%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 17.4 percentage points below Queensland and 14.5 percentage points below Australia.

Adults classified as overweight

Adults aged 18 and over
Kelvin Grove - HerstonModelled SA2 estimate
30.8%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
34.1%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 3.3 percentage points below Queensland and 3.2 percentage points below Australia.

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

People aged 15 and over
Kelvin Grove - HerstonModelled SA2 estimate
64.8%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
77.2%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 12.4 percentage points below Queensland and 12.2 percentage points below Australia. The published Australia figure sits inside this area's confidence interval.

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

Adults aged 18 and over
Kelvin Grove - HerstonModelled SA2 estimate
50.9%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
70.3%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 19.4 percentage points below Queensland and 16.9 percentage points below Australia.

Met the daily fruit recommendation

Adults aged 18 and over
Kelvin Grove - HerstonModelled SA2 estimate
45.3%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
43.2%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 2.1 percentage points above Queensland and 1.2 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
Kelvin Grove - HerstonModelled SA2 estimate
10.4%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
20.0%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 9.6 percentage points below Queensland and 12.9 percentage points below Australia.

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 Kelvin Grove - Herston

1 free outdoor gym or fitness station is recorded inside this statistical area, with more just outside it.

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In this area

Herston Outdoor Gym

Herston QLD 4006

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

Next to this area

Kelvin Grove Outdoor Gym

Kelvin Grove QLD 4059

  • Fitness station
  • Calisthenics
  • Pull-up bar

0.1 km outside this area

Spring Hill Outdoor Gym

Spring Hill QLD 4000

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

0.1 km outside this area

Victoria Park

Spring Hill QLD 4000

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

0.5 km outside this area

Athletix Gym Brisbane: Strength & Conditioning

Fortitude Valley QLD 4006

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

0.8 km outside this area

The Training Ground

Brisbane GPO QLD 4000

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

Other places to exercise in Kelvin Grove - Herston

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Who can help

Personal trainers and gyms near Kelvin Grove - Herston

1 listing is located inside this statistical area. Listings outside it show their distance from the boundary.

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In this area

WinkFit Gym

Kelvin Grove, QLD

5(48 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Strength
  • Conditioning
  • Free trial or consultation
  • 18+ years experience
  • University level degree requirement for all trainers

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Next to this area

5(76 Google reviews)

  • Rehab / Injury Recovery
  • Weight Loss
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Free trial or consultation

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0.5 km outside this area

Kinetics Exercise Physiology

Fortitude Valley, QLD

5(6 Google reviews)

  • Rehab / Injury Recovery
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Athletic Performance
  • $100 per session, published rate

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0.5 km outside this area

PT By CarlV

Windsor, QLD

5(5 Google reviews)

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0.5 km outside this area

Essential Strength

Windsor, QLD

5(2 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Weight Loss
  • Rehab / Injury Recovery
  • Publishes pricing
  • Free trial or consultation
  • Online training
  • 13+ years experience

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0.2 km outside this area

Dietitians near Kelvin Grove - Herston

3 Accredited Practising Dietitians have a practice address inside this statistical area.

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In this area

Chelsea  Powell

Chelsea Powell

Centre for Integrative Health

Dietitian in Kelvin Grove, QLD
TelehealthMedicareBariatric

ADHD · Aged care · Anorexia / Eating disorders · Anthropometry

“Chelsea Powell is an APD at Centre for Integrative Health in Kelvin Grove QLD, offering in-clinic and telehealth consults across a broad range of areas including weight management, bariatric surgery, diabetes, and eating disorders.”

In this area

Melanie Louise Bannister

QUT Health Clinics

Dietitian in KELVIN GROVE, QLD
TelehealthMedicare

Food allergy/sensitivity/FODMAPs · Cancer/oncology · Coeliac disease · Type 2 Diabetes

“Dietitian at QUT Health Clinics, Kelvin Grove QLD. Specialises in obesity, diabetes, cancer nutrition, GI disorders, food allergies, coeliac disease, heart disease, malnutrition and child nutrition.”

In this area

Next to this area

Margaret Ann Brooke

Margaret Ann Brooke

Red Hill Doctors Surgery

Dietitian in Red Hill, QLD
TelehealthMedicare

Anorexia/Eating Disorders · Anthropometry · Breastfeeding · Cancer/Oncology

“APD Margaret Ann Brooke practises at Red Hill Doctors Surgery, Brisbane. She covers a broad range of conditions including weight management, diabetes, IBS, eating disorders, and women's health.”

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Reference period
2022
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