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Weight & health statistics for Mackay Harbour, QLD

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

  • ABS National Health Survey 2022
  • Small-area estimates released April 2026
  • Statistical Area Level 2
30.3%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in Mackay Harbour classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 23.4% to 37.2%. 4.3 percentage points below the published Queensland estimate of 34.6%. 1.4 percentage points below the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

Mackay Harbour is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday region of Queensland, covering about 10 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It overlaps part of Mackay Harbour.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Mackay Harbour

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.

30.3%

Obesity

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

4.3 percentage points below Queensland (34.6%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 23.4% to 37.2%. Modelled count: 169 of 558 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.

36.0%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.9 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: 31.4% to 40.6%. Modelled count: 201 of 558 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.

73.4%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

3.8 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: 61.5% to 85.3%. Modelled count: 423 of 576 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.

71.0%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

0.7 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: 67.0% to 74.9%. Modelled count: 396 of 558 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: 32.5% to 57.8%. Modelled count: 252 of 558 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.

21.3%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.3 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: 16.0% to 26.6%. Modelled count: 119 of 558 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.

17.2%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

0.1 percentage points above 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: 13.2% to 21.2%. Modelled count: 99 of 576 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

Show every figure in one table, with confidence intervals
ABS modelled estimates for Mackay Harbour, QLD, with published Queensland and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedMackay Harbour95% intervalQLDAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+30.3%23.4% to 37.2%34.6%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+36.0%31.4% to 40.6%34.1%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+73.4%61.5% to 85.3%77.2%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+71.0%67.0% to 74.9%70.3%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+45.2%32.5% to 57.8%43.2%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+21.3%16.0% to 26.6%20.0%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+17.2%13.2% to 21.2%17.1%15.0%

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

How does Mackay Harbour 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
Mackay HarbourModelled SA2 estimate
30.3%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
34.6%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 4.3 percentage points below Queensland and 1.4 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
Mackay HarbourModelled SA2 estimate
36.0%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
34.1%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 1.9 percentage points above Queensland and 2.0 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
Mackay HarbourModelled SA2 estimate
73.4%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
77.2%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 3.8 percentage points below Queensland and 3.6 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
Mackay HarbourModelled SA2 estimate
71.0%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
70.3%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 0.7 percentage points above Queensland and 3.2 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
Mackay HarbourModelled 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
Mackay HarbourModelled SA2 estimate
21.3%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
20.0%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 1.3 percentage points above Queensland and 2.0 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 Mackay Harbour

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

View all free outdoor gyms in Regional QLD

2.0 km outside this area

Fitness Station

North Mackay QLD 4740

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

2.9 km outside this area

Power Station Strength & Performance

East Mackay QLD 4740

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

3.5 km outside this area

ZeroW Mackay | Strength Gym

Mount Pleasant QLD 4740

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

4.7 km outside this area

Mackay Outdoor Gym

Mackay QLD 4740

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

4.9 km outside this area

Mackay Outdoor Gym

Mackay QLD 4740

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

5.1 km outside this area

West Mackay Outdoor Gym

West Mackay QLD 4740

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

Dietitians near Mackay Harbour

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

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2.1 km outside this area

Kate Woods

Kate Woods

Nutrition for a Healthy Life

Dietitian in Mackay, QLD8 yrs
TelehealthMedicare

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

“Kate Woods is an APD based in Mackay, QLD with ~8 years experience. She offers telehealth & home visit consultations across regional/rural QLD, providing evidence-based, personalised nutrition for a wide range of conditions.”

2.3 km outside this area

Monique Louise Dunkley

Monique Louise Dunkley

Dietcare Mackay

Dietitian in Mackay, QLD21 yrs
TelehealthMedicareNDISBariatric

Paediatric nutrition · Bariatrics / weight management · Maternal health / pregnancy nutrition · Breastfeeding

“APD Monique Dunkley owns Dietcare Mackay, bringing 21 years' experience in bariatrics, paediatric nutrition, food intolerance, and chronic disease. Evidence-based, practical, individualised care.”

2.3 km outside this area

3.2 km outside this area

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

These are ABS modelled estimates for a statistical area, not measurements of every resident.

Not shown for this area: children classified as overweight and children classified as obese. The ABS flags these estimates as too unreliable for general use, or too few people are in scope.

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