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Local health data
Weight & health statistics for South Arm, TAS
Explore the latest ABS modelled estimates for obesity, overweight, physical activity, waist circumference and other health indicators in South Arm, plus free places to exercise and health professionals nearby.
- ABS National Health Survey 2022
- Small-area estimates released April 2026
- Statistical Area Level 2
33.6%
ABS modelled estimate of adults in South Arm classified as obese.
Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 27.3% to 39.8%. 3.4 percentage points below the published Tasmania estimate of 37.0%. 1.9 percentage points above the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.
What this statistical area covers
South Arm is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Hobart region of Tasmania, covering about 74 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.
It includes the suburbs and localities of Sandford, South Arm, Clifton Beach, Cremorne and Opossum Bay.
Postcodes in or overlapping this area: 7020, 7022, 7024, 7023.
National Health Survey 2022
Key health statistics for South Arm
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.
33.6%
Obesity
Adults classified as obese
ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.
3.4 percentage points below Tasmania (37.0%).
About this figure
Measured body mass index (BMI) of 30 or more.
95% confidence interval: 27.3% to 39.8%. Modelled count: 1,215 of 3,619 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.
36.5%
Overweight
Adults classified as overweight
ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.
3.0 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: 33.3% to 39.6%. Modelled count: 1,320 of 3,619 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.
69.7%
Physical activity
Did not meet physical activity guidelines
ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.
8.7 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: 59.1% to 80.3%. Modelled count: 2,672 of 3,835 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.
71.1%
Waist circumference
Waist measurement in an increased risk range
ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.
2.3 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: 69.0% to 73.3%. Modelled count: 2,574 of 3,619 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.
46.7%
Fruit
Met the daily fruit recommendation
ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.
5.6 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: 35.5% to 57.9%. Modelled count: 1,691 of 3,619 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.
31.4%
Blood pressure
Measured high blood pressure
ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.
2.2 percentage points above Tasmania (29.2%).
About this figure
Measured blood pressure of 140/90 mmHg or higher. Separate from self-reported hypertension.
95% confidence interval: 26.3% to 36.4%. Modelled count: 1,135 of 3,619 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.
11.2%
Self-rated health
Rated their own health as fair or poor
ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.
7.7 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: 9.8% to 12.7%. Modelled count: 430 of 3,835 people in scope.
Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.
18.9%
Children overweight
Children classified as overweight
ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.
0.6 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: 15.6% to 22.2%. Modelled count: 172 of 909 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.
7.3%
Children obese
Children classified as obese
ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.
0.8 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: 4.6% to 9.9%. Modelled count: 66 of 909 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
| Indicator | Who is counted | South Arm | 95% interval | TAS | Australia |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults classified as obese | Adults 18+ | 33.6% | 27.3% to 39.8% | 37.0% | 31.7% |
| Adults classified as overweight | Adults 18+ | 36.5% | 33.3% to 39.6% | 33.5% | 34.0% |
| Did not meet physical activity guidelines | People 15+ | 69.7% | 59.1% to 80.3% | 78.4% | 77.0% |
| Waist measurement in an increased risk range | Adults 18+ | 71.1% | 69.0% to 73.3% | 73.4% | 67.8% |
| Met the daily fruit recommendation | Adults 18+ | 46.7% | 35.5% to 57.9% | 41.1% | 44.1% |
| Measured high blood pressure | Adults 18+ | 31.4% | 26.3% to 36.4% | 29.2% | 23.3% |
| Rated their own health as fair or poor | People 15+ | 11.2% | 9.8% to 12.7% | 18.9% | 15.0% |
| Children classified as overweight | Children 2 to 17 | 18.9% | 15.6% to 22.2% | Not published | 18.3% |
| Children classified as obese | Children 2 to 17 | 7.3% | 4.6% to 9.9% | Not published | 8.1% |
South Arm: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. TAS and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.
How does South Arm 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- South ArmModelled SA2 estimate
- 33.6%
- TasmaniaPublished survey estimate
- 37.0%
- AustraliaPublished survey estimate
- 31.7%
The modelled estimate is 3.4 percentage points below Tasmania and 1.9 percentage points above Australia. The published Tasmania and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.
Adults classified as overweight
Adults aged 18 and over- South ArmModelled SA2 estimate
- 36.5%
- TasmaniaPublished survey estimate
- 33.5%
- AustraliaPublished survey estimate
- 34.0%
The modelled estimate is 3.0 percentage points above Tasmania and 2.5 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- South ArmModelled SA2 estimate
- 69.7%
- TasmaniaPublished survey estimate
- 78.4%
- AustraliaPublished survey estimate
- 77.0%
The modelled estimate is 8.7 percentage points below Tasmania and 7.3 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- South ArmModelled SA2 estimate
- 71.1%
- TasmaniaPublished survey estimate
- 73.4%
- AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
- 67.8%
The modelled estimate is 2.3 percentage points below Tasmania and 3.3 percentage points above Australia.
Met the daily fruit recommendation
Adults aged 18 and over- South ArmModelled SA2 estimate
- 46.7%
- TasmaniaPublished survey estimate
- 41.1%
- AustraliaPublished survey estimate
- 44.1%
The modelled estimate is 5.6 percentage points above Tasmania and 2.6 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- South ArmModelled SA2 estimate
- 31.4%
- TasmaniaPublished survey estimate
- 29.2%
- AustraliaPublished survey estimate
- 23.3%
The modelled estimate is 2.2 percentage points above Tasmania and 8.1 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
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2 free outdoor gyms and fitness stations are recorded inside this statistical area, with more just outside it.
Other places to exercise in South Arm
Places listed inside this statistical area.
Who can help
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Dietitians near South Arm
No dietitian practice addresses are recorded inside this statistical area. These are the closest ones outside it.
9.3 km outside this area
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.”
9.8 km outside this area
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.”
9.8 km outside this area
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.”
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Nearby areas
Statistical areas next to or closest to South Arm, with the ABS modelled obesity estimate for adults.
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30.6%Adults classified as obese
Adjoining area
Rokeby
43.2%Adults classified as obese
10 km between centres
Howrah - Tranmere
30.0%Adults classified as obese
11 km between centres
Taroona - Bonnet Hill
26.0%Adults classified as obese
12 km between centres
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15.7%Adults classified as obese
14 km between centres
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30.9%Adults classified as obese
14 km between centres
- Dataset
- National Health Survey 2022, SA2 modelled estimates
- Reference period
- 2022
- Released
These are ABS modelled estimates for a statistical area, not measurements of every resident.
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