Explore the latest ABS modelled estimates for obesity, overweight, physical activity, waist circumference and other health indicators in Port Augusta, plus free places to exercise and health professionals nearby.
ABS modelled estimate of adults in Port Augusta classified as obese.
Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 30.6% to 43.4%. 3.7 percentage points above the published South Australia estimate of 33.3%. 5.3 percentage points above the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.
Port Augusta is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the South Australia - Outback region of South Australia, covering about 254 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.
It includes the suburbs and localities of Port Augusta, Port Augusta West, Stirling North, Davenport, Port Paterson and Wami Kata.
Postcodes in or overlapping this area: 5700, 5710.
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.
37.0%
Adults classified as obese
ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.
3.7 percentage points above South Australia (33.3%).
Measured body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more.
95% confidence interval: 30.6% to 43.4%. Modelled count: 3,765 of 10,181 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.
34.1%
Adults classified as overweight
ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.
0.4 percentage points below South Australia (34.5%).
Measured BMI of 25.00 to 29.99. Does not include adults classified as obese.
95% confidence interval: 31.6% to 36.6%. Modelled count: 3,470 of 10,181 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.
84.6%
Did not meet physical activity guidelines
ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.
7.7 percentage points above South Australia (76.9%).
Did not meet the 2014 physical activity guidelines for their age group in the last week. Workplace activity is not counted.
95% confidence interval: 77.2% to 92.0%. Modelled count: 9,086 of 10,741 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.
72.5%
Waist measurement in an increased risk range
ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.
2.8 percentage points above South Australia (69.7%).
Measured waist of 94 cm or more for men, or 80 cm or more for women (increased or substantially increased risk).
95% confidence interval: 70.6% to 74.4%. Modelled count: 7,380 of 10,181 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.
39.2%
Met the daily fruit recommendation
ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.
2.5 percentage points below South Australia (41.7%).
Usually eats the serves of fruit recommended for their age and sex in the 2013 Australian Dietary Guidelines.
95% confidence interval: 27.8% to 50.6%. Modelled count: 3,991 of 10,181 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.
27.6%
Measured high blood pressure
ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.
0.7 percentage points above South Australia (26.9%).
Measured blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or higher. Separate from self-reported hypertension.
95% confidence interval: 23.3% to 32.0%. Modelled count: 2,815 of 10,181 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.
18.7%
Rated their own health as fair or poor
ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.
1.1 percentage points above South Australia (17.6%).
Self-assessed health status of fair or poor, from the choices excellent, very good, good, fair and poor.
95% confidence interval: 16.8% to 20.6%. Modelled count: 2,007 of 10,741 people in scope.
Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.
18.1%
Children classified as overweight
ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.
0.2 percentage points below Australia (18.3%).
Measured BMI in the overweight range for the child's age and sex. Does not include children classified as obese.
95% confidence interval: 15.8% to 20.5%. Modelled count: 525 of 2,896 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.
8.5%
Children classified as obese
ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.
0.4 percentage points above Australia (8.1%).
Measured BMI in the obese range for the child's age and sex.
95% confidence interval: 6.0% to 11.0%. Modelled count: 246 of 2,896 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.
| Indicator | Who is counted | Port Augusta | 95% interval | SA | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults classified as obese | Adults 18+ | 37.0% | 30.6% to 43.4% | 33.3% | 31.7% |
| Adults classified as overweight | Adults 18+ | 34.1% | 31.6% to 36.6% | 34.5% | 34.0% |
| Did not meet physical activity guidelines | People 15+ | 84.6% | 77.2% to 92.0% | 76.9% | 77.0% |
| Waist measurement in an increased risk range | Adults 18+ | 72.5% | 70.6% to 74.4% | 69.7% | 67.8% |
| Met the daily fruit recommendation | Adults 18+ | 39.2% | 27.8% to 50.6% | 41.7% | 44.1% |
| Measured high blood pressure | Adults 18+ | 27.6% | 23.3% to 32.0% | 26.9% | 23.3% |
| Rated their own health as fair or poor | People 15+ | 18.7% | 16.8% to 20.6% | 17.6% | 15.0% |
| Children classified as overweight | Children 2 to 17 | 18.1% | 15.8% to 20.5% | Not published | 18.3% |
| Children classified as obese | Children 2 to 17 | 8.5% | 6.0% to 11.0% | Not published | 8.1% |
Port Augusta: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. SA and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.
The modelled estimate for this area beside the published survey estimates for South Australia and Australia. Bars start at zero and share one scale. The marker on the area bar is the 95% confidence interval.
The modelled estimate is 3.7 percentage points above South Australia and 5.3 percentage points above Australia. The published South Australia and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.
The modelled estimate is 0.4 percentage points below South Australia and 0.1 percentage points above Australia. The published South Australia and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.
The modelled estimate is 7.7 percentage points above South Australia and 7.6 percentage points above Australia.
The modelled estimate is 2.8 percentage points above South Australia and 4.7 percentage points above Australia.
The modelled estimate is 2.5 percentage points below South Australia and 4.9 percentage points below Australia. The published South Australia and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.
The modelled estimate is 0.7 percentage points above South Australia and 4.3 percentage points above Australia. The published South Australia 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.
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