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Weight & health statistics for Varsity Lakes, QLD

Explore the latest ABS modelled estimates for obesity, overweight, physical activity, waist circumference and other health indicators in Varsity Lakes, 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 Varsity Lakes classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 27.0% to 39.5%. 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

Varsity Lakes is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Gold Coast region of Queensland, covering about 6.0 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It includes the suburb of Varsity Lakes.

Postcode in or overlapping this area: 4227.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Varsity Lakes

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 39.5%. Modelled count: 4,364 of 13,119 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.

32.0%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

2.1 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: 29.4% to 34.6%. Modelled count: 4,196 of 13,119 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.

75.2%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

2.0 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: 65.4% to 85.0%. Modelled count: 10,363 of 13,777 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.

66.6%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

3.7 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: 64.9% to 68.4%. Modelled count: 8,742 of 13,119 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.

42.8%

Fruit

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

0.4 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: 31.5% to 54.2%. Modelled count: 5,620 of 13,119 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.

16.4%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

3.6 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: 13.0% to 19.7%. Modelled count: 2,145 of 13,119 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.

12.4%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

4.7 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: 11.5% to 13.4%. Modelled count: 1,715 of 13,777 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

16.5%

Children overweight

Children classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

1.8 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: 14.2% to 18.7%. Modelled count: 569 of 3,453 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.

8.5%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

0.4 percentage points above Australia (8.1%).

About this figure

Measured BMI in the obese range for the child's age and sex.

95% confidence interval: 6.0% to 11.1%. Modelled count: 294 of 3,453 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 Varsity Lakes, QLD, with published Queensland and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedVarsity Lakes95% intervalQLDAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+33.3%27.0% to 39.5%34.6%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+32.0%29.4% to 34.6%34.1%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+75.2%65.4% to 85.0%77.2%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+66.6%64.9% to 68.4%70.3%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+42.8%31.5% to 54.2%43.2%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+16.4%13.0% to 19.7%20.0%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+12.4%11.5% to 13.4%17.1%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1716.5%14.2% to 18.7%Not published18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 178.5%6.0% to 11.1%Not published8.1%

Varsity Lakes: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. QLD and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.

How does Varsity Lakes 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
Varsity LakesModelled 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
Varsity LakesModelled SA2 estimate
32.0%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
34.1%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 2.1 percentage points below Queensland and 2.0 percentage points below 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
Varsity LakesModelled SA2 estimate
75.2%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
77.2%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 2.0 percentage points below Queensland and 1.8 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
Varsity LakesModelled SA2 estimate
66.6%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
70.3%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 3.7 percentage points below Queensland and 1.2 percentage points below Australia. The published Australia figure sits inside this area's confidence interval.

Met the daily fruit recommendation

Adults aged 18 and over
Varsity LakesModelled SA2 estimate
42.8%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
43.2%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 0.4 percentage points below Queensland and 1.3 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
Varsity LakesModelled SA2 estimate
16.4%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
20.0%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 3.6 percentage points below Queensland and 6.9 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 Varsity Lakes

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

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Varsity Lakes Outdoor Gym

Council verified

Varsity Lakes QLD 4227

  • Fitness station
  • Multi-station rig
  • Elliptical
  • Chest press

In this area

Frascott Park Outdoor Fitness

Council verified

Varsity Lakes QLD 4227

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Bond University Outdoor Gym

Bond University QLD 4229

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Hunted Fitness

Varsity Lakes QLD 4227

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

Other places to exercise in Varsity Lakes

Places listed inside this statistical area.

Who can help

Personal trainers and gyms near Varsity Lakes

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

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In this area

Jetts Varsity Lakes

Varsity Lakes, QLD

4.7(123 Google reviews)

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

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In this area

0.1 km outside this area

0.3 km outside this area

The Strength Coach

Burleigh Heads, QLD

5(117 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Weight Loss
  • Athletic Performance
  • Online training

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0.6 km outside this area

Next to this area

Jetts Robina

Robina, QLD

4.8(104 Google reviews)

  • Free trial or consultation

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Dietitians near Varsity Lakes

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

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In this area

Astrid Katterine Naranjo Martinez

Astrid the Fit Dietitian / Anti-Diet Dietitian

Dietitian in Varsity Lakes, QLD
TelehealthMedicare

Weight loss / overweight and obesity · Sports nutrition · Fitness & body composition · Women's health & PCOS

“APD & Master-qualified dietitian based in Gold Coast QLD. Anti-diet approach focusing on food freedom, women's health, weight loss, sports nutrition & eating disorders. Consults in-clinic, online & home visits.”

In this area

Lisa Carolyn Strauss

Lisa Strauss Health

Dietitian in Varsity Lakes, QLD
TelehealthMedicare

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

“APD & Credentialled Eating Disorders Clinician based in Varsity Lakes QLD. Offers in-clinic and telehealth consults across a wide range of areas including weight management, diabetes, PCOS, gut health and eating disorders.”

0.4 km outside this area

1.9 km outside this area

Petra Salo

Petra Salo Nutrition Solutions

Dietitian in Burleigh Waters, QLD
Telehealth

Overweight and obesity · Type 2 Diabetes · Type 1 Diabetes · Heart disease

“APD & AN in Burleigh Waters QLD offering evidence-based, individualised nutrition for weight management, diabetes, heart disease, kidney/renal, GI disorders, aged care & more. In-clinic & telehealth available.”

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National Health Survey 2022, SA2 modelled estimates
Reference period
2022
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