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Weight & health statistics for Carlton North - Princes Hill, VIC

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

  • ABS National Health Survey 2022
  • Small-area estimates released April 2026
  • Statistical Area Level 2
22.0%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in Carlton North - Princes Hill classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 16.7% to 27.2%. 8.5 percentage points below the published Victoria estimate of 30.5%. 9.7 percentage points below the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

Carlton North - Princes Hill is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Melbourne - Inner region of Victoria, covering about 2.3 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It includes the suburbs and localities of Carlton North and Princes Hill.

Postcode in or overlapping this area: 3054.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Carlton North - Princes Hill

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.

22.0%

Obesity

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

8.5 percentage points below Victoria (30.5%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 16.7% to 27.2%. Modelled count: 1,545 of 7,038 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.

30.0%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

4.6 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: 26.6% to 33.3%. Modelled count: 2,109 of 7,038 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.

68.0%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

8.4 percentage points below 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: 55.9% to 80.0%. Modelled count: 4,893 of 7,200 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.

51.7%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

15.3 percentage points below 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: 48.2% to 55.3%. Modelled count: 3,641 of 7,038 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.

48.0%

Fruit

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

3.6 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: 35.9% to 60.1%. Modelled count: 3,376 of 7,038 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.

19.0%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

4.9 percentage points below Victoria (23.9%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 15.3% to 22.6%. Modelled count: 1,334 of 7,038 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.

8.8%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

3.9 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: 7.6% to 10.1%. Modelled count: 634 of 7,200 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

16.0%

Children overweight

Children classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

2.3 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: 13.0% to 19.1%. Modelled count: 141 of 879 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.

4.7%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

3.4 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: 2.7% to 6.7%. Modelled count: 41 of 879 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 Carlton North - Princes Hill, VIC, with published Victoria and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedCarlton North - Princes Hill95% intervalVICAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+22.0%16.7% to 27.2%30.5%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+30.0%26.6% to 33.3%34.6%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+68.0%55.9% to 80.0%76.4%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+51.7%48.2% to 55.3%67.0%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+48.0%35.9% to 60.1%44.4%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+19.0%15.3% to 22.6%23.9%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+8.8%7.6% to 10.1%12.7%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1716.0%13.0% to 19.1%Not published18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 174.7%2.7% to 6.7%Not published8.1%

Carlton North - Princes Hill: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. VIC and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.

How does Carlton North - Princes Hill 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
Carlton North - Princes HillModelled SA2 estimate
22.0%
VictoriaPublished survey estimate
30.5%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 8.5 percentage points below Victoria and 9.7 percentage points below Australia.

Adults classified as overweight

Adults aged 18 and over
Carlton North - Princes HillModelled SA2 estimate
30.0%
VictoriaPublished survey estimate
34.6%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 4.6 percentage points below Victoria and 4.0 percentage points below Australia.

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

People aged 15 and over
Carlton North - Princes HillModelled SA2 estimate
68.0%
VictoriaPublished survey estimate
76.4%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 8.4 percentage points below Victoria and 9.0 percentage points below 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
Carlton North - Princes HillModelled SA2 estimate
51.7%
VictoriaPublished survey estimate
67.0%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 15.3 percentage points below Victoria and 16.1 percentage points below Australia.

Met the daily fruit recommendation

Adults aged 18 and over
Carlton North - Princes HillModelled SA2 estimate
48.0%
VictoriaPublished survey estimate
44.4%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 3.6 percentage points above Victoria and 3.9 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
Carlton North - Princes HillModelled SA2 estimate
19.0%
VictoriaPublished survey estimate
23.9%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 4.9 percentage points below Victoria and 4.3 percentage points below Australia.

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 Carlton North - Princes Hill

6 free outdoor gyms and fitness stations are recorded inside this statistical area, with more just outside it.

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Carlton North Outdoor Gym

Carlton North VIC 3054

  • Fitness station

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Carlton North Outdoor Gym

Carlton North VIC 3054

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

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ParkRun Parkville Meeting Point

Princes Hill VIC 3054

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Princes Park Fitness Station 3

Carlton North VIC 3054

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

In this area

University of Melbourne Outdoor Gym

University Of Melbourne VIC 3010

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

Other places to exercise in Carlton North - Princes Hill

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Who can help

Personal trainers and gyms near Carlton North - Princes Hill

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

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5(4 Google reviews)

  • Women's Fitness
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Weight Loss
  • Online training
  • 10+ years experience

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0.4 km outside this area

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Virya Fitness

Fitzroy, VIC

5(18 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Weight Loss
  • Rehab / Injury Recovery
  • Free trial or consultation
  • Online training

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Fernwood Fitness

Carlton, VIC

4.3(118 Google reviews)

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  • Women's Fitness
  • Group Fitness
  • Free trial or consultation

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Dietitians near Carlton North - Princes Hill

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

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0.9 km outside this area

1.0 km outside this area

Jenna Nicole Amon

Jenna Nicole Amon

Jenna Amon Dietetics

Dietitian in Brunswick East, VIC10 yrs
TelehealthMedicareNDISGLP-1 SupportBariatric

Aged care · Anorexia / Eating disorders · Artificial nutrition support / Enteral tube feeding · Bariatric surgery

“Senior APD with 10+ years clinical experience in hospitals & outpatient settings. Telehealth-only. Specialises in GLP-1 support, VLEDs, neurology, renal, diabetes & weight management.”

1.2 km outside this area

Nina Madeleine Trinquet

Nina Madeleine Trinquet

Cor Dietitian

Dietitian in Melbourne, VIC
TelehealthMedicare

Cardiovascular disease / Heart disease · Type 2 Diabetes (management and reversal) · Pre-diabetes · Weight management / Overweight and obesity

“APD Nina Trinquet specialises in whole food plant-based nutrition to prevent and reverse chronic disease including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Telehealth-based, Melbourne.”

1.4 km outside this area

Anne Barry

Anne Barry

All Round Wellness

Dietitian in Brunswick East, VIC20+ yrs
TelehealthMedicare

Perimenopause weight management · Menopause nutrition · Heart disease · Overweight and obesity

“APD Annie Barry has 20+ years experience helping women 40+ lose weight through perimenopause. Her 12-week Better Balanced Program targets 5–10kg loss via sustainable, hormonal-friendly nutrition.”

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