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Weight & health statistics for Peregian Beach - Marcus Beach, QLD

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

  • ABS National Health Survey 2022
  • Small-area estimates released April 2026
  • Statistical Area Level 2
27.9%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in Peregian Beach - Marcus Beach classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 22.2% to 33.6%. 6.7 percentage points below the published Queensland estimate of 34.6%. 3.8 percentage points below the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

Peregian Beach - Marcus Beach is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Sunshine Coast region of Queensland, covering about 14 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It includes the suburb of Marcus Beach, and overlaps part of Peregian Beach.

Postcode in or overlapping this area: 4573.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Peregian Beach - Marcus Beach

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.

27.9%

Obesity

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

6.7 percentage points below Queensland (34.6%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 22.2% to 33.6%. Modelled count: 923 of 3,306 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.

34.4%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

0.3 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 37.3%. Modelled count: 1,136 of 3,306 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.

69.6%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

7.6 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: 58.4% to 80.8%. Modelled count: 2,422 of 3,479 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.

67.9%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

2.4 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: 65.0% to 70.9%. Modelled count: 2,246 of 3,306 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.

51.1%

Fruit

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

7.9 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: 39.2% to 63.0%. Modelled count: 1,689 of 3,306 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.

22.4%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

2.4 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: 17.9% to 27.0%. Modelled count: 742 of 3,306 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.

11.8%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

5.3 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: 10.0% to 13.7%. Modelled count: 412 of 3,479 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

16.2%

Children overweight

Children classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

2.1 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: 13.1% to 19.4%. Modelled count: 136 of 837 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.

6.1%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

2.0 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: 3.7% to 8.5%. Modelled count: 51 of 837 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 Peregian Beach - Marcus Beach, QLD, with published Queensland and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedPeregian Beach - Marcus Beach95% intervalQLDAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+27.9%22.2% to 33.6%34.6%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+34.4%31.4% to 37.3%34.1%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+69.6%58.4% to 80.8%77.2%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+67.9%65.0% to 70.9%70.3%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+51.1%39.2% to 63.0%43.2%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+22.4%17.9% to 27.0%20.0%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+11.8%10.0% to 13.7%17.1%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1716.2%13.1% to 19.4%Not published18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 176.1%3.7% to 8.5%Not published8.1%

Peregian Beach - Marcus Beach: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. QLD and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.

How does Peregian Beach - Marcus Beach 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
Peregian Beach - Marcus BeachModelled SA2 estimate
27.9%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
34.6%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 6.7 percentage points below Queensland and 3.8 percentage points below Australia. The published Australia figure sits inside this area's confidence interval.

Adults classified as overweight

Adults aged 18 and over
Peregian Beach - Marcus BeachModelled SA2 estimate
34.4%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
34.1%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 0.3 percentage points above Queensland and 0.4 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
Peregian Beach - Marcus BeachModelled SA2 estimate
69.6%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
77.2%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 7.6 percentage points below Queensland and 7.4 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
Peregian Beach - Marcus BeachModelled SA2 estimate
67.9%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
70.3%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 2.4 percentage points below Queensland and 0.1 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
Peregian Beach - Marcus BeachModelled SA2 estimate
51.1%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
43.2%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 7.9 percentage points above Queensland and 7.0 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
Peregian Beach - Marcus BeachModelled SA2 estimate
22.4%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
20.0%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 2.4 percentage points above Queensland and 0.9 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 Peregian Beach - Marcus Beach

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

EmbraceFit Outdoor Fitness

Peregian Beach QLD 4573

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

1.9 km outside this area

Noosa Springs Golf & Spa Resort

Sunrise Beach QLD 4567

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

3.0 km outside this area

Fitness Station

Coolum Beach QLD 4573

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

3.9 km outside this area

Oz Fitness Coolum

Yandina Creek QLD 4561

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

4.3 km outside this area

Fitstop Noosa

Noosaville QLD 4566

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

4.5 km outside this area

Coolum Fitness

Coolum Beach QLD 4573

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

Who can help

Personal trainers near Peregian Beach - Marcus Beach

No listings are located inside this statistical area. These are the closest ones outside it.

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0.3 km outside this area

SjMindBodyWellness

Peregian Beach, QLD

  • Weight Loss
  • Nutrition & Mindset Coaching
  • Body Confidence
  • Free trial or consultation
  • Online training

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1.1 km outside this area

4.8(25 Google reviews)

  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Fitness
  • Post-Natal
  • Free trial or consultation
  • Online training
  • Registered Nutritionist

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1.2 km outside this area

MAK Coaching

Peregian Springs, QLD

5(43 Google reviews)

  • Women's Fitness
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Nutrition

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1.4 km outside this area

True Fit Personal Training

Peregian Springs, QLD

5(65 Google reviews)

  • Weight Loss
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Muscle Building
  • Free trial or consultation
  • Online training
  • 5+ years experience

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1.7 km outside this area

2.0 km outside this area

Noosa PT

Noosa Heads, QLD

  • Personal Training
  • Reformer Pilates
  • Publishes pricing
  • Free trial or consultation
  • Online training

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Dietitians near Peregian Beach - Marcus Beach

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

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3.1 km outside this area

Candice Brodie Bennet

Candice Brodie Bennet

Sports & Spinal Physiotherapy

Dietitian in Coolum Beach, QLD
TelehealthMedicare

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

“Dietitian at Sports & Spinal Physio, Coolum Beach QLD. Covers weight management, diabetes, IBS, PCOS, eating disorders, renal disease and more. Available in-clinic, via telehealth, and home visits.”

3.2 km outside this area

Ashley Jayne Thomas

Ashley Jayne Thomas

Ash Thomo Nutrition

Dietitian in noosa heads, QLD
TelehealthMedicare

Anorexia/Eating Disorders · Anthropometry · Coeliac Disease · Type 2 Diabetes

“Ashley (Ash) Thomas is an APD based in Noosa Heads QLD, offering home visits and telehealth. Specialises in sports nutrition, weight management, women's health, and a broad range of clinical conditions.”

4.5 km outside this area

Kristen Bekkeli

Alchemy in Motion

Dietitian in Noosaville, QLD
Medicare

Prenatal & Postnatal Nutrition · Natural & Assisted Fertility · Lipedema · Complex Chronic Disease

“Accredited Dietitian at Alchemy in Motion, Noosaville. Specialises in prenatal/postnatal nutrition, fertility, lipedema, complex chronic disease and women's health.”

4.7 km outside this area

Lauren Alana Rubin

Lauren Alana Rubin

The Noosa Dietitian

Dietitian in Noosaville, QLD7 yrs
TelehealthMedicareNDIS

Weight management · Overweight and obesity · Diabetes Type 1 · Diabetes Type 2

“Lauren Rubin is an APD & nutritionist based in Noosaville with 7+ years experience. She offers evidence-based, personalised nutrition for weight management, chronic illness, gut health, women's health & more.”

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Reference period
2022
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