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Weight & health statistics for Berwick - South East, VIC

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

  • ABS National Health Survey 2022
  • Small-area estimates released April 2026
  • Statistical Area Level 2
28.0%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in Berwick - South East classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 22.7% to 33.4%. 2.5 percentage points below the published Victoria estimate of 30.5%. 3.7 percentage points below the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

Berwick - South East is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Melbourne - South East region of Victoria, covering about 9.9 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It overlaps part of Berwick and Beaconsfield.

Postcodes in or overlapping this area: 3806, 3807.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Berwick - South East

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.

28.0%

Obesity

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

2.5 percentage points below Victoria (30.5%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 22.7% to 33.4%. Modelled count: 3,663 of 13,074 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.

34.5%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

0.1 percentage points below Victoria (34.6%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 32.1% to 37.0%. Modelled count: 4,514 of 13,074 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.

80.4%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

4.0 percentage points above Victoria (76.4%).

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: 71.7% to 89.2%. Modelled count: 11,410 of 14,190 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.

68.7%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.7 percentage points above Victoria (67.0%).

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: 67.2% to 70.2%. Modelled count: 8,981 of 13,074 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.

46.1%

Fruit

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.7 percentage points above Victoria (44.4%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 33.9% to 58.3%. Modelled count: 6,024 of 13,074 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.

22.9%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.0 percentage point below Victoria (23.9%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 19.0% to 26.8%. Modelled count: 2,994 of 13,074 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.

10.7%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

2.0 percentage points below Victoria (12.7%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 9.7% to 11.8%. Modelled count: 1,525 of 14,190 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

18.6%

Children overweight

Children classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

0.3 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: 16.4% to 20.8%. Modelled count: 960 of 5,166 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.

6.4%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

1.7 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 8.2%. Modelled count: 329 of 5,166 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 Berwick - South East, VIC, with published Victoria and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedBerwick - South East95% intervalVICAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+28.0%22.7% to 33.4%30.5%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+34.5%32.1% to 37.0%34.6%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+80.4%71.7% to 89.2%76.4%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+68.7%67.2% to 70.2%67.0%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+46.1%33.9% to 58.3%44.4%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+22.9%19.0% to 26.8%23.9%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+10.7%9.7% to 11.8%12.7%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1718.6%16.4% to 20.8%Not published18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 176.4%4.5% to 8.2%Not published8.1%

Berwick - South East: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. VIC and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.

How does Berwick - South East compare?

The modelled estimate for this area beside the published survey estimates for Victoria 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
Berwick - South EastModelled SA2 estimate
28.0%
VictoriaPublished survey estimate
30.5%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 2.5 percentage points below Victoria and 3.7 percentage points below Australia. The published Victoria and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Adults classified as overweight

Adults aged 18 and over
Berwick - South EastModelled SA2 estimate
34.5%
VictoriaPublished survey estimate
34.6%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 0.1 percentage points below Victoria and 0.5 percentage points above Australia. The published Victoria and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

People aged 15 and over
Berwick - South EastModelled SA2 estimate
80.4%
VictoriaPublished survey estimate
76.4%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 4.0 percentage points above Victoria and 3.4 percentage points above Australia. The published Victoria and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

Adults aged 18 and over
Berwick - South EastModelled SA2 estimate
68.7%
VictoriaPublished survey estimate
67.0%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 1.7 percentage points above Victoria and 0.9 percentage points above Australia. The published Australia figure sits inside this area's confidence interval.

Met the daily fruit recommendation

Adults aged 18 and over
Berwick - South EastModelled SA2 estimate
46.1%
VictoriaPublished survey estimate
44.4%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 1.7 percentage points above Victoria and 2.0 percentage points above Australia. The published Victoria and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Measured high blood pressure

Adults aged 18 and over
Berwick - South EastModelled SA2 estimate
22.9%
VictoriaPublished survey estimate
23.9%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 1.0 percentage point below Victoria and 0.4 percentage points below Australia. The published Victoria 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 Berwick - South East

1 free outdoor gym or fitness station is recorded inside this statistical area, with more just outside it.

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In this area

Zone Fitness Training

Beaconsfield VIC 3807

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

0.2 km outside this area

Beaconsfield Outdoor Gym

Beaconsfield VIC 3807

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

0.9 km outside this area

Berwick Springs Wetland Reserve Outdoor Fitness

Council verified

Narre Warren South VIC 3805

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

1.1 km outside this area

Berwick Calisthenics Club

Berwick VIC 3806

  • Calisthenics park

Equipment details not listed

1.6 km outside this area

Cranbourne North Outdoor Gym

Cranbourne North VIC 3977

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

1.7 km outside this area

Clyde North Outdoor Gym

Clyde North VIC 3978

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

Other places to exercise in Berwick - South East

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Who can help

Personal trainers near Berwick - South East

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0.5 km outside this area

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Beaconsfield, VIC

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Dietitians near Berwick - South East

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Michelle Nguyen

Michelle Nguyen

Citrine Nutrition

Dietitian in Clyde North, VIC
TelehealthMedicare

ADHD · Aged care · Breastfeeding · Cancer/Oncology

“Michelle Nguyen is an APD at Citrine Nutrition in Clyde North, VIC, offering home visits and telehealth across a wide range of conditions including weight management, diabetes, PCOS, and gut health.”

1.3 km outside this area

2.6 km outside this area

Vinotha Satkunam

Nourish Kids (also operates joint feeding service through The Feeding Therapist)

Dietitian in Officer, VICApproximately 20+ years (graduated 2002) yrs
MedicareNDIS

Paediatric nutrition · Child nutrition · Infant feeding · Fussy eating

“APD Vinotha Satkunam (Nourish Kids) specialises in paediatric nutrition, home visits across Casey/Cardinia. 20+ yrs experience. NDIS, Medicare & private health. Also offers feeding therapy.”

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Reference period
2022
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