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Weight & health statistics for South Brisbane, QLD

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

  • ABS National Health Survey 2022
  • Small-area estimates released April 2026
  • Statistical Area Level 2
18.7%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in South Brisbane classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 13.4% to 24.0%. 15.9 percentage points below the published Queensland estimate of 34.6%. 13.0 percentage points below the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

South Brisbane is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Brisbane Inner City region of Queensland, covering about 2.0 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It includes the suburb of South Brisbane.

Postcode in or overlapping this area: 4101.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for South Brisbane

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.

18.7%

Obesity

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

15.9 percentage points below Queensland (34.6%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 13.4% to 24.0%. Modelled count: 2,165 of 11,567 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.

30.5%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

3.6 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: 27.9% to 33.1%. Modelled count: 3,529 of 11,567 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.

70.4%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

6.8 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: 58.7% to 82.2%. Modelled count: 8,395 of 11,917 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.

47.9%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

22.4 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: 43.1% to 52.7%. Modelled count: 5,538 of 11,567 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.

42.0%

Fruit

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.2 percentage points below 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: 30.1% to 53.9%. Modelled count: 4,859 of 11,567 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.

10.7%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

9.3 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: 8.1% to 13.2%. Modelled count: 1,233 of 11,567 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.

9.1%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

8.0 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: 7.5% to 10.8%. Modelled count: 1,087 of 11,917 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

16.0%

Children overweight

Children classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

2.3 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: 13.3% to 18.7%. Modelled count: 224 of 1,398 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.

4.9%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

3.2 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: 2.8% to 7.0%. Modelled count: 68 of 1,398 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 South Brisbane, QLD, with published Queensland and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedSouth Brisbane95% intervalQLDAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+18.7%13.4% to 24.0%34.6%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+30.5%27.9% to 33.1%34.1%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+70.4%58.7% to 82.2%77.2%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+47.9%43.1% to 52.7%70.3%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+42.0%30.1% to 53.9%43.2%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+10.7%8.1% to 13.2%20.0%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+9.1%7.5% to 10.8%17.1%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1716.0%13.3% to 18.7%Not published18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 174.9%2.8% to 7.0%Not published8.1%

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

How does South Brisbane 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
South BrisbaneModelled SA2 estimate
18.7%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
34.6%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 15.9 percentage points below Queensland and 13.0 percentage points below Australia.

Adults classified as overweight

Adults aged 18 and over
South BrisbaneModelled SA2 estimate
30.5%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
34.1%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 3.6 percentage points below Queensland and 3.5 percentage points below Australia.

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

People aged 15 and over
South BrisbaneModelled SA2 estimate
70.4%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
77.2%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 6.8 percentage points below Queensland and 6.6 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
South BrisbaneModelled SA2 estimate
47.9%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
70.3%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 22.4 percentage points below Queensland and 19.9 percentage points below Australia.

Met the daily fruit recommendation

Adults aged 18 and over
South BrisbaneModelled SA2 estimate
42.0%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
43.2%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 1.2 percentage points below Queensland and 2.1 percentage points below Australia. The published Queensland and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Measured high blood pressure

Adults aged 18 and over
South BrisbaneModelled SA2 estimate
10.7%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
20.0%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 9.3 percentage points below Queensland and 12.6 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 South Brisbane

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

Dedicated Fitness Southbank

South Brisbane QLD 4101

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Go Between Bridge Exercise Area

Petrie Terrace QLD 4000

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Hanger 66

Milton QLD 4064

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Petrie Terrace Outdoor Gym

Petrie Terrace QLD 4000

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Tafe Queensland South Bank Fitness Centre

South Brisbane QLD 4101

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

0.2 km outside this area

Urban Climb West End

Milton QLD 4064

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

Other places to exercise in South Brisbane

Places listed inside this statistical area.

Who can help

Personal trainers and gyms near South Brisbane

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

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In this area

HIDDENjEMFITNESS

South Brisbane, QLD

5(1 Google reviews)

  • Weight Loss
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Athletic Performance
  • $80 per session, published rate
  • Online training
  • 5+ years experience

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In this area

4.2(147 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Athletic Performance
  • Free trial or consultation

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In this area

5(82 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Weight Loss
  • Rehab / Injury Recovery
  • Free trial or consultation
  • Exercise Physiologists on staff

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In this area

Never Quit Sth Brisbane

South Brisbane, QLD

4.9(38 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Group Fitness
  • Free trial or consultation

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0.1 km outside this area

5(20 Google reviews)

  • Weight Loss
  • Women's Fitness
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Free trial or consultation

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0.3 km outside this area

Dietitians near South Brisbane

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

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In this area

Martin Paul Nurka

Mater at Home (Mater Hospital)

Dietitian in South Brisbane, QLD
TelehealthMedicareNDIS

Aged care · Food allergy/sensitivity/FODMAPs · Type 2 Diabetes · Type 1 Diabetes

“Martin Nurka is an APD at Mater at Home, South Brisbane, specialising in aged care, diabetes, obesity, gastrointestinal disorders, malnutrition, dysphagia, and FODMAPs. Offers in-clinic, virtual, and home visit consults.”

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Despina Carlos

Tree of Life Nutrition

Dietitian in Woolloongabba, QLD30+ years (practice founded 1993) yrs
MedicareBariatric

Gut health and microbiome · Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) · SIBO · Gastrointestinal disorders

“Desi Carlos, APD, founded Tree of Life Nutrition in Brisbane in 1993. Specialising in weight management, gut health, diabetes & women's health. Evidence-based, personalised, Mediterranean-focused approach.”

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