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Weight & health statistics for Keilor Downs, VIC

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

  • ABS National Health Survey 2022
  • Small-area estimates released April 2026
  • Statistical Area Level 2
30.6%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in Keilor Downs classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 24.8% to 36.4%. 0.1 percentage points above the published Victoria estimate of 30.5%. 1.1 percentage points below the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

Keilor Downs is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Melbourne - West region of Victoria, covering about 7.7 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It includes the suburbs and localities of Keilor Downs and Kealba.

Postcodes in or overlapping this area: 3038, 3021.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Keilor Downs

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.

30.6%

Obesity

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

0.1 percentage points above Victoria (30.5%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 24.8% to 36.4%. Modelled count: 3,208 of 10,489 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.

34.8%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

0.2 percentage points above Victoria (34.6%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 32.2% to 37.3%. Modelled count: 3,645 of 10,489 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.

82.1%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

5.7 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: 73.9% to 90.4%. Modelled count: 9,021 of 10,984 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.

4.1 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: 69.4% to 72.8%. Modelled count: 7,459 of 10,489 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.

2.3 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: 34.7% to 58.7%. Modelled count: 4,898 of 10,489 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.

28.0%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

4.1 percentage points above Victoria (23.9%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 23.5% to 32.5%. Modelled count: 2,935 of 10,489 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.

16.0%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

3.3 percentage points above 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: 14.2% to 17.9%. Modelled count: 1,761 of 10,984 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: 16.3% to 21.4%. Modelled count: 430 of 2,277 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.

6.9%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

1.2 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: 4.7% to 9.1%. Modelled count: 157 of 2,277 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 Keilor Downs, VIC, with published Victoria and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedKeilor Downs95% intervalVICAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+30.6%24.8% to 36.4%30.5%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+34.8%32.2% to 37.3%34.6%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+82.1%73.9% to 90.4%76.4%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+71.1%69.4% to 72.8%67.0%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+46.7%34.7% to 58.7%44.4%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+28.0%23.5% to 32.5%23.9%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+16.0%14.2% to 17.9%12.7%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1718.9%16.3% to 21.4%Not published18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 176.9%4.7% to 9.1%Not published8.1%

Keilor Downs: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. VIC and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.

How does Keilor Downs 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
Keilor DownsModelled SA2 estimate
30.6%
VictoriaPublished survey estimate
30.5%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 0.1 percentage points above Victoria and 1.1 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
Keilor DownsModelled SA2 estimate
34.8%
VictoriaPublished survey estimate
34.6%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 0.2 percentage points above Victoria and 0.8 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
Keilor DownsModelled SA2 estimate
82.1%
VictoriaPublished survey estimate
76.4%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 5.7 percentage points above Victoria and 5.1 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
Keilor DownsModelled SA2 estimate
71.1%
VictoriaPublished survey estimate
67.0%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 4.1 percentage points above Victoria and 3.3 percentage points above Australia.

Met the daily fruit recommendation

Adults aged 18 and over
Keilor DownsModelled SA2 estimate
46.7%
VictoriaPublished survey estimate
44.4%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 2.3 percentage points above Victoria and 2.6 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
Keilor DownsModelled SA2 estimate
28.0%
VictoriaPublished survey estimate
23.9%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 4.1 percentage points above Victoria and 4.7 percentage points above Australia. The published Victoria 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 Keilor Downs

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

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In this area

Bellara Crescent Reserve

Council verified

Kealba VIC 3021

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Green Gully Reserve

Council verified

Keilor Downs VIC 3038

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Harefield Crescent Reserve

Council verified

Kealba VIC 3021

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Odessa Avenue Reserve Outdoor Fitness

Council verified

Keilor Downs VIC 3038

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Kealba Outdoor Gym

Kealba VIC 3021

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

0.1 km outside this area

Keilor Outdoor Gym

Keilor VIC 3036

  • Fitness station
  • Wheelchair accessible

Equipment details not listed

Other places to exercise in Keilor Downs

Places listed inside this statistical area.

Who can help

Personal trainers and gyms near Keilor Downs

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

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In this area

The Grumpy PT

Keilor Downs, VIC

5(67 Google reviews)

  • Weight Loss
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Muscle Development

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1.2 km outside this area

Stay Fit with Neha

Taylors Lakes, VIC

5(18 Google reviews)

  • Weight Loss
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Post-Natal
  • 16+ years experience
  • Certified Personal Trainer

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1.5 km outside this area

Da Cruz Fitness

Keilor East, VIC

5(2 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Athletic Performance
  • Weight Loss
  • Free trial or consultation
  • Online training
  • 5+ years experience

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1.1 km outside this area

1.2 km outside this area

Dietitians near Keilor Downs

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Samantha Neish

IPC Health

Dietitian in St Albans, VIC
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Reference period
2022
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