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Weight & health statistics for Southern Moreton Bay Islands, QLD

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

  • ABS National Health Survey 2022
  • Small-area estimates released April 2026
  • Statistical Area Level 2
33.3%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in Southern Moreton Bay Islands classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 27.0% to 39.7%. 1.3 percentage points below the published Queensland estimate of 34.6%. 1.6 percentage points above the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

Southern Moreton Bay Islands is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Brisbane - East region of Queensland, covering about 40 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It includes the suburbs and localities of Russell Island, Macleay Island, Coochiemudlo Island, Lamb Island and Karragarra Island, and overlaps part of Moreton Bay.

Postcode in or overlapping this area: 4184.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Southern Moreton Bay Islands

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.

33.3%

Obesity

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.3 percentage points below Queensland (34.6%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 27.0% to 39.7%. Modelled count: 2,707 of 8,126 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.

36.1%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

2.0 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: 33.4% to 38.8%. Modelled count: 2,935 of 8,126 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.

76.9%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

0.3 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: 66.6% to 87.2%. Modelled count: 6,423 of 8,352 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.

79.4%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

9.1 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: 78.2% to 80.6%. Modelled count: 6,452 of 8,126 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.

40.0%

Fruit

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

3.2 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: 28.5% to 51.4%. Modelled count: 3,247 of 8,126 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.

29.0%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

9.0 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: 23.7% to 34.3%. Modelled count: 2,359 of 8,126 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.

27.8%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

10.7 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: 24.5% to 31.1%. Modelled count: 2,319 of 8,352 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

19.5%

Children overweight

Children classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

1.2 percentage points above 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: 16.2% to 22.8%. Modelled count: 175 of 896 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.

7.7%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

0.4 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: 4.9% to 10.5%. Modelled count: 69 of 896 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 Southern Moreton Bay Islands, QLD, with published Queensland and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedSouthern Moreton Bay Islands95% intervalQLDAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+33.3%27.0% to 39.7%34.6%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+36.1%33.4% to 38.8%34.1%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+76.9%66.6% to 87.2%77.2%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+79.4%78.2% to 80.6%70.3%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+40.0%28.5% to 51.4%43.2%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+29.0%23.7% to 34.3%20.0%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+27.8%24.5% to 31.1%17.1%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1719.5%16.2% to 22.8%Not published18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 177.7%4.9% to 10.5%Not published8.1%

Southern Moreton Bay Islands: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. QLD and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.

How does Southern Moreton Bay Islands 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
Southern Moreton Bay IslandsModelled SA2 estimate
33.3%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
34.6%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 1.3 percentage points below Queensland and 1.6 percentage points above Australia. The published Queensland and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Adults classified as overweight

Adults aged 18 and over
Southern Moreton Bay IslandsModelled SA2 estimate
36.1%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
34.1%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 2.0 percentage points above Queensland and 2.1 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
Southern Moreton Bay IslandsModelled SA2 estimate
76.9%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
77.2%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 0.3 percentage points below Queensland and 0.1 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
Southern Moreton Bay IslandsModelled SA2 estimate
79.4%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
70.3%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 9.1 percentage points above Queensland and 11.6 percentage points above Australia.

Met the daily fruit recommendation

Adults aged 18 and over
Southern Moreton Bay IslandsModelled SA2 estimate
40.0%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
43.2%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 3.2 percentage points below Queensland and 4.1 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
Southern Moreton Bay IslandsModelled SA2 estimate
29.0%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
20.0%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 9.0 percentage points above Queensland and 5.7 percentage points above 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 Southern Moreton Bay Islands

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

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In this area

Fitness Park

Russell Island QLD 4184

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Karragarra Island Outdoor Gym

Karragarra Island QLD 4184

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

1.3 km outside this area

Victoria Point Outdoor Gym

Victoria Point QLD 4165

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

1.6 km outside this area

Redland Bay Outdoor Gym

Redland Bay QLD 4165

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

2.0 km outside this area

W.h. Yeo Park

Council verified

Victoria Point QLD 4165

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

2.1 km outside this area

Redland Bay Outdoor Gym

Redland Bay QLD 4165

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

Other places to exercise in Southern Moreton Bay Islands

Places listed inside this statistical area.

Who can help

Personal trainers and gyms near Southern Moreton Bay Islands

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

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In this area

GYM AND TONIC

Macleay Island, QLD

  • Weight Loss
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Rehab / Injury Recovery
  • $90 per session, published rate
  • Online training
  • 30+ years experience
  • Fitness NSW accreditation (00/11492)

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0.1 km outside this area

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1.8 km outside this area

2.4 km outside this area

2.1 km outside this area

Dietitians near Southern Moreton Bay Islands

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

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1.8 km outside this area

Kelli Maree Hale

Good For You Nutrition

Dietitian in Victoria Point, QLD25 yrs
MedicareNDIS

Type 2 Diabetes · Diabetes in Pregnancy · Eating Disorders / Anorexia · Heart Disease

“Dr Kelli Hale is an APD with a PhD in Nutrition & Dietetics. She's been running her private practice since 2000, specialising in chronic disease, diabetes, weight management, and gut health.”

4.0 km outside this area

Kimberley Ann Davis

Kimberley Ann Davis

Good Nutrition For Life

Dietitian in Victoria Point, QLD12 yrs
TelehealthMedicareBariatric

Healthy eating and general nutrition advice · Non-diet approach / Intuitive eating · Health at Every Size (HAES) · Cardiovascular disease (high cholesterol, heart disease, high blood pressure)

“Kimberley Davis APD & AN, owner of Good Nutrition For Life (est. 2013) in Brisbane Bayside, specialises in HAES, non-diet approach, diabetes, GI health, bariatric surgery, and more.”

7.0 km outside this area

Emma Louise Newman

Emma Louise Newman

The Wholesome Dietitian

Dietitian in Cleveland, QLD
TelehealthMedicare

Aged care · Anorexia/Eating Disorders · Anthropometry · Artificial nutrition support

“Emma Newman is an APD based in Cleveland, QLD offering in-person & telehealth dietetics across a wide range of areas including weight management, diabetes, PCOS, gut health, and women's health.”

7.5 km outside this area

Katie Ryan

Simplistic Nutrition

Dietitian in Mount Cotton, QLD
TelehealthMedicare

IBS & Low FODMAP Diet · Coeliac Disease & Gluten-Free Living · Food Intolerances & Allergies · SIBO

“Katie Ryan is an APD specialising in gut health, IBS, coeliac disease & food intolerances for adults and children in Mackay QLD. Evidence-based, practical, compassionate care.”

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Reference period
2022
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