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Weight & health statistics for Smithfield - Elizabeth North, SA

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

  • ABS National Health Survey 2022
  • Small-area estimates released April 2026
  • Statistical Area Level 2
49.1%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in Smithfield - Elizabeth North classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 41.4% to 56.8%. 15.8 percentage points above the published South Australia estimate of 33.3%. 17.4 percentage points above the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

Smithfield - Elizabeth North is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Adelaide - North region of South Australia, covering about 8.0 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It includes the suburbs and localities of Elizabeth Downs, Elizabeth North and Smithfield, and overlaps part of Munno Para.

Postcodes in or overlapping this area: 5113, 5114, 5115.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Smithfield - Elizabeth North

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.

49.1%

Obesity

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

15.8 percentage points above South Australia (33.3%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 41.4% to 56.8%. Modelled count: 4,682 of 9,542 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.

33.3%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.2 percentage points below South Australia (34.5%).

About this figure

Measured BMI of 25.00 to 29.99. Does not include adults classified as obese.

95% confidence interval: 30.7% to 35.9%. Modelled count: 3,178 of 9,542 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.

85.1%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

8.2 percentage points above South Australia (76.9%).

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: 77.9% to 92.2%. Modelled count: 8,570 of 10,076 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.

78.2%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

8.5 percentage points above South Australia (69.7%).

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: 75.6% to 80.8%. Modelled count: 7,461 of 9,542 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.

30.4%

Fruit

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

11.3 percentage points below South Australia (41.7%).

About this figure

Usually eats the serves of fruit recommended for their age and sex in the 2013 Australian Dietary Guidelines.

95% confidence interval: 20.1% to 40.7%. Modelled count: 2,899 of 9,542 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.

29.4%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

2.5 percentage points above South Australia (26.9%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 24.6% to 34.2%. Modelled count: 2,807 of 9,542 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.

32.1%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

14.5 percentage points above South Australia (17.6%).

About this figure

Self-assessed health status of fair or poor, from the choices excellent, very good, good, fair and poor.

95% confidence interval: 29.9% to 34.4%. Modelled count: 3,238 of 10,076 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

19.1%

Children overweight

Children classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

0.8 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: 16.7% to 21.6%. Modelled count: 557 of 2,910 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.

12.7%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

4.6 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: 8.9% to 16.6%. Modelled count: 370 of 2,910 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 Smithfield - Elizabeth North, SA, with published South Australia and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedSmithfield - Elizabeth North95% intervalSAAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+49.1%41.4% to 56.8%33.3%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+33.3%30.7% to 35.9%34.5%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+85.1%77.9% to 92.2%76.9%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+78.2%75.6% to 80.8%69.7%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+30.4%20.1% to 40.7%41.7%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+29.4%24.6% to 34.2%26.9%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+32.1%29.9% to 34.4%17.6%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1719.1%16.7% to 21.6%Not published18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 1712.7%8.9% to 16.6%Not published8.1%

Smithfield - Elizabeth North: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. SA and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.

How does Smithfield - Elizabeth North compare?

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.

Adults classified as obese

Adults aged 18 and over
Smithfield - Elizabeth NorthModelled SA2 estimate
49.1%
South AustraliaPublished survey estimate
33.3%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 15.8 percentage points above South Australia and 17.4 percentage points above Australia.

Adults classified as overweight

Adults aged 18 and over
Smithfield - Elizabeth NorthModelled SA2 estimate
33.3%
South AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.5%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 1.2 percentage points below South Australia and 0.7 percentage points below Australia. The published South Australia and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

People aged 15 and over
Smithfield - Elizabeth NorthModelled SA2 estimate
85.1%
South AustraliaPublished survey estimate
76.9%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 8.2 percentage points above South Australia and 8.1 percentage points above Australia.

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

Adults aged 18 and over
Smithfield - Elizabeth NorthModelled SA2 estimate
78.2%
South AustraliaPublished survey estimate
69.7%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 8.5 percentage points above South Australia and 10.4 percentage points above Australia.

Met the daily fruit recommendation

Adults aged 18 and over
Smithfield - Elizabeth NorthModelled SA2 estimate
30.4%
South AustraliaPublished survey estimate
41.7%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 11.3 percentage points below South Australia and 13.7 percentage points below Australia.

Measured high blood pressure

Adults aged 18 and over
Smithfield - Elizabeth NorthModelled SA2 estimate
29.4%
South AustraliaPublished survey estimate
26.9%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 2.5 percentage points above South Australia and 6.1 percentage points above Australia. The published South Australia figure sits 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 Smithfield - Elizabeth North

No free outdoor gyms are recorded inside this statistical area. The closest ones outside it are listed here.

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0.1 km outside this area

Derrimut 24:7 Gym - Smithfield

Smithfield Plains SA 5114

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

0.5 km outside this area

Flex Fitness Craigmore

Craigmore SA 5114

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

0.7 km outside this area

John McVeity Park

Council verified

Smithfield Plains SA 5114

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

0.7 km outside this area

Fremont Park

Council verified

Elizabeth SA 5112

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

0.9 km outside this area

Fremont Park

Council verified

Elizabeth East SA 5112

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

2.0 km outside this area

Ridley Reserve

Council verified

Elizabeth SA 5112

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

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Who can help

Personal trainers and gyms near Smithfield - Elizabeth North

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Physio 4 Life

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5(30 Google reviews)

  • Rehab / Injury Recovery
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Dietitians near Smithfield - Elizabeth North

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7.4 km outside this area

Anastasia Salagaras

Northside Dietetics

Dietitian in Gawler, SA
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“Early-career APD at Northside Dietetics, Gawler SA. Holistic, client-centred approach; believes in balance and moderation. Special interest in women's health and a wide range of chronic conditions.”

9.8 km outside this area

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