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Weight & health statistics for Yorkeys Knob - Machans Beach, QLD

Explore the latest ABS modelled estimates for obesity, overweight, physical activity, waist circumference and other health indicators in Yorkeys Knob - Machans 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
40.2%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in Yorkeys Knob - Machans Beach classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 33.5% to 46.8%. 5.6 percentage points above the published Queensland estimate of 34.6%. 8.5 percentage points above the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

Yorkeys Knob - Machans Beach is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Cairns region of Queensland, covering about 21 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It includes the suburbs and localities of Yorkeys Knob, Holloways Beach and Machans Beach.

Postcode in or overlapping this area: 4878.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Yorkeys Knob - Machans 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.

40.2%

Obesity

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

5.6 percentage points above Queensland (34.6%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 33.5% to 46.8%. Modelled count: 2,023 of 5,038 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.

34.2%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

0.1 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: 31.5% to 36.8%. Modelled count: 1,721 of 5,038 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.

79.1%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

1.9 percentage points above 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: 69.6% to 88.6%. Modelled count: 4,134 of 5,227 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.

76.2%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

5.9 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: 74.5% to 77.8%. Modelled count: 3,838 of 5,038 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.

45.1%

Fruit

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.9 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: 33.1% to 57.1%. Modelled count: 2,272 of 5,038 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.

20.0%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

Same as the published Queensland estimate (20.0%).

About this figure

Measured blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or higher. Separate from self-reported hypertension.

95% confidence interval: 15.9% to 24.1%. Modelled count: 1,009 of 5,038 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.

15.8%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

1.3 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: 14.4% to 17.2%. Modelled count: 826 of 5,227 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

18.2%

Children overweight

Children classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

0.1 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: 15.1% to 21.2%. Modelled count: 177 of 974 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.

10.1%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

2.0 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: 6.8% to 13.3%. Modelled count: 98 of 974 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 Yorkeys Knob - Machans Beach, QLD, with published Queensland and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedYorkeys Knob - Machans Beach95% intervalQLDAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+40.2%33.5% to 46.8%34.6%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+34.2%31.5% to 36.8%34.1%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+79.1%69.6% to 88.6%77.2%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+76.2%74.5% to 77.8%70.3%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+45.1%33.1% to 57.1%43.2%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+20.0%15.9% to 24.1%20.0%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+15.8%14.4% to 17.2%17.1%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1718.2%15.1% to 21.2%Not published18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 1710.1%6.8% to 13.3%Not published8.1%

Yorkeys Knob - Machans Beach: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. QLD and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.

How does Yorkeys Knob - Machans 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
Yorkeys Knob - Machans BeachModelled SA2 estimate
40.2%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
34.6%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 5.6 percentage points above Queensland and 8.5 percentage points above Australia. The published Queensland figure sits inside this area's confidence interval.

Adults classified as overweight

Adults aged 18 and over
Yorkeys Knob - Machans BeachModelled SA2 estimate
34.2%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
34.1%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 0.1 percentage points above Queensland and 0.2 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
Yorkeys Knob - Machans BeachModelled SA2 estimate
79.1%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
77.2%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 1.9 percentage points above Queensland and 2.1 percentage points above 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
Yorkeys Knob - Machans BeachModelled SA2 estimate
76.2%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
70.3%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 5.9 percentage points above Queensland and 8.4 percentage points above Australia.

Met the daily fruit recommendation

Adults aged 18 and over
Yorkeys Knob - Machans BeachModelled SA2 estimate
45.1%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
43.2%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 1.9 percentage points above Queensland and 1.0 percentage point above Australia. The published Queensland and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Measured high blood pressure

Adults aged 18 and over
Yorkeys Knob - Machans BeachModelled SA2 estimate
20.0%
QueenslandPublished survey estimate
20.0%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is the same as Queensland and 3.3 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 Yorkeys Knob - Machans Beach

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

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In this area

Goodwood Park - A Natural Setting Precinct

Council verified

Yorkeys Knob QLD 4878

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Holloways Beach Foreshore Exercise Node

Council verified

Holloways Beach QLD 4878

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Holloways Beach Outdoor Gym

Holloways Beach QLD 4878

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

1.1 km outside this area

The Yard Gym Cairns

Smithfield QLD 4878

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

2.5 km outside this area

Outdoor Gym

Trinity Beach QLD 4879

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

2.5 km outside this area

Trinity Beach Outdoor Gym

Trinity Beach QLD 4879

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

Who can help

Personal trainers and gyms near Yorkeys Knob - Machans Beach

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

Find personal trainers in Smithfield

1.6 km outside this area

5(3 Google reviews)

  • Weight Loss
  • Muscle Growth
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Free trial or consultation
  • Online training

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2.3 km outside this area

0.6 km outside this area

4.3(88 Google reviews)

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

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1.0 km outside this area

MVMNT 24/7 Gym Cairns

Smithfield, QLD

4.5(253 Google reviews)

  • Free trial or consultation
  • Certified trainers (specific certifications not listed)

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1.4 km outside this area

Maxenergy Fitness

Smithfield, QLD

4.9(29 Google reviews)

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

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3.0 km outside this area

Coast Fitness

Trinity Beach, QLD

4.8(69 Google reviews)

  • Weight Loss
  • Yoga
  • Pilates
  • 39+ years experience

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Dietitians near Yorkeys Knob - Machans Beach

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

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5.5 km outside this area

5.6 km outside this area

Natalie Thompson

Delectable Dietetics

Dietitian in Cairns, QLD17 yrs
TelehealthMedicareNDIS

Non-diet / Weight-inclusive care · Eating Disorders · Aged Care Nutrition · Paediatric Nutrition and Responsive Feeding Therapy

“Non-diet APD with 17+ years experience in Cairns. Offers weight-inclusive, trauma-informed care via mobile & telehealth. Specialises in eating disorders, NDIS, aged care, diabetes & more.”

6.4 km outside this area

Mitchell Craig Smith

Mitchell Craig Smith

Health Management Dietitians

Dietitian in Westcourt, QLD
TelehealthMedicareNDISBariatric

Weight management · Overweight and obesity · Bariatric surgery · Diabetes Type 1

“APD & Sports Dietitian at Health Management Dietitians, Cairns. Evidence-based, non-judgmental support for weight management, diabetes, eating disorders, aged care, NDIS, DVA & sports nutrition.”

6.4 km outside this area

Lauren  Mason

Lauren Mason

Health Management Dietitians

Dietitian in Westcourt, QLD
TelehealthMedicareNDIS

Weight management · Overweight and obesity · Diabetes Type 2 · Pre-diabetes

“APD Lauren Mason leads Health Management Dietitians in Cairns, offering practical, non-judgmental support for weight management, diabetes, aged care, eating disorders, sports nutrition & more.”

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Reference period
2022
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