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Weight & health statistics for Howrah - Tranmere, TAS

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

  • ABS National Health Survey 2022
  • Small-area estimates released April 2026
  • Statistical Area Level 2
30.0%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in Howrah - Tranmere classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 24.4% to 35.6%. 7.0 percentage points below the published Tasmania estimate of 37.0%. 1.7 percentage points below the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

Howrah - Tranmere is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Hobart region of Tasmania, covering about 9.4 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It includes the suburbs and localities of Howrah and Tranmere.

Postcode in or overlapping this area: 7018.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Howrah - Tranmere

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.

30.0%

Obesity

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

7.0 percentage points below Tasmania (37.0%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 24.4% to 35.6%. Modelled count: 2,876 of 9,589 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.

35.6%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

2.1 percentage points above Tasmania (33.5%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 32.7% to 38.5%. Modelled count: 3,415 of 9,589 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.

75.3%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

3.1 percentage points below Tasmania (78.4%).

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: 66.0% to 84.5%. Modelled count: 7,596 of 10,090 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.

68.8%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

4.6 percentage points below Tasmania (73.4%).

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: 67.0% to 70.5%. Modelled count: 6,594 of 9,589 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.

47.6%

Fruit

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

6.5 percentage points above Tasmania (41.1%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 36.7% to 58.6%. Modelled count: 4,567 of 9,589 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.

28.6%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

0.6 percentage points below Tasmania (29.2%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 24.1% to 33.2%. Modelled count: 2,744 of 9,589 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.

11.8%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

7.1 percentage points below Tasmania (18.9%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 10.8% to 12.8%. Modelled count: 1,191 of 10,090 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

18.1%

Children overweight

Children classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

0.2 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: 15.5% to 20.7%. Modelled count: 384 of 2,122 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.

6.6%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

1.5 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: 4.5% to 8.6%. Modelled count: 139 of 2,122 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 Howrah - Tranmere, TAS, with published Tasmania and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedHowrah - Tranmere95% intervalTASAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+30.0%24.4% to 35.6%37.0%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+35.6%32.7% to 38.5%33.5%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+75.3%66.0% to 84.5%78.4%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+68.8%67.0% to 70.5%73.4%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+47.6%36.7% to 58.6%41.1%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+28.6%24.1% to 33.2%29.2%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+11.8%10.8% to 12.8%18.9%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1718.1%15.5% to 20.7%Not published18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 176.6%4.5% to 8.6%Not published8.1%

Howrah - Tranmere: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. TAS and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.

How does Howrah - Tranmere compare?

The modelled estimate for this area beside the published survey estimates for Tasmania 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
Howrah - TranmereModelled SA2 estimate
30.0%
TasmaniaPublished survey estimate
37.0%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 7.0 percentage points below Tasmania and 1.7 percentage points below Australia. The published Australia figure sits inside this area's confidence interval.

Adults classified as overweight

Adults aged 18 and over
Howrah - TranmereModelled SA2 estimate
35.6%
TasmaniaPublished survey estimate
33.5%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 2.1 percentage points above Tasmania and 1.6 percentage points above Australia. The published Tasmania and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

People aged 15 and over
Howrah - TranmereModelled SA2 estimate
75.3%
TasmaniaPublished survey estimate
78.4%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 3.1 percentage points below Tasmania and 1.7 percentage points below Australia. The published Tasmania and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

Adults aged 18 and over
Howrah - TranmereModelled SA2 estimate
68.8%
TasmaniaPublished survey estimate
73.4%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 4.6 percentage points below Tasmania and 1.0 percentage point above Australia. The published Australia figure sits inside this area's confidence interval.

Met the daily fruit recommendation

Adults aged 18 and over
Howrah - TranmereModelled SA2 estimate
47.6%
TasmaniaPublished survey estimate
41.1%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 6.5 percentage points above Tasmania and 3.5 percentage points above Australia. The published Tasmania and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Measured high blood pressure

Adults aged 18 and over
Howrah - TranmereModelled SA2 estimate
28.6%
TasmaniaPublished survey estimate
29.2%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 0.6 percentage points below Tasmania and 5.3 percentage points above Australia. The published Tasmania 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 Howrah - Tranmere

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

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0.5 km outside this area

Align Fitness and Massage

Mornington TAS 7018

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

0.7 km outside this area

1.1 km outside this area

Oceana Aquatic & Fitness

Mornington TAS 7018

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

1.2 km outside this area

1.2 km outside this area

Bellerive Outdoor Gym

Bellerive TAS 7018

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

1.3 km outside this area

Bellerive Beach Park

Bellerive TAS 7018

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

Other places to exercise in Howrah - Tranmere

Places listed inside this statistical area.

Who can help

Personal trainers and gyms near Howrah - Tranmere

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

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In this area

4.2(78 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Weight Management & Body Composition
  • Functional Training
  • Free trial or consultation

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In this area

4.2(44 Google reviews)

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

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1.1 km outside this area

4.9(56 Google reviews)

  • Physiotherapy
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Speech Pathology
  • Free trial or consultation
  • 20+ years experience
  • Registered NDIS Provider

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2.4 km outside this area

Francois Fourie

Oakdowns, TAS

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Olympic Lifting
  • Athletic Performance
  • Free trial or consultation
  • Cert IV Fitness

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4.0 km outside this area

4.0 km outside this area

5(11 Google reviews)

  • Mountain Bike Coaching
  • Trail Instruction
  • Trail Guiding

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Dietitians near Howrah - Tranmere

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

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5.2 km outside this area

Rima Aalto

Nourish Tasmania

Dietitian in Sandy Bay, TAS10 yrs
TelehealthMedicare

Paediatric nutrition · Food allergy and sensitivity · FODMAPs / Low FODMAP diet · Low food chemical diet

“APD with 10 years experience, specialising in paediatrics, food allergy & gut health. Works at Nourish Tasmania, Sandy Bay. Experienced in Low FODMAP, IBS, fussy eating & oncology nutrition.”

5.2 km outside this area

Georgina Marie Elizabeth Taskunas

Georgina Marie Elizabeth Taskunas

Nourish Tasmania

Dietitian in Sandy Bay, TASapproximately 8 years (graduated 2017) yrs
TelehealthMedicareNDIS

Weight management and obesity · Eating disorders and disordered eating · Gastrointestinal disorders · IBS

“APD & Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician specialising in weight, fertility & gut health. Holistic, non-diet approach focused on neutral body image and building a better relationship with food.”

5.7 km outside this area

Milly Morton Smith

Milly Morton Smith

Fig Nutrition

Dietitian in Sandy Bay, TAS
Medicare

Weight management · Diabetes management · Mental illness and diet · Eating disorders

“Milly Smith is an APD based in Hobart, TAS. She offers evidence-based, patient-centred nutrition care for weight management, diabetes, eating disorders, and more, via clinic, telehealth, and home visits.”

6.4 km outside this area

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