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Weight & health statistics for Malvern - Glen Iris, VIC

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

  • ABS National Health Survey 2022
  • Small-area estimates released April 2026
  • Statistical Area Level 2
20.9%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in Malvern - Glen Iris classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 16.0% to 25.8%. 9.6 percentage points below the published Victoria estimate of 30.5%. 10.8 percentage points below the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

Malvern - Glen Iris is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Melbourne - Inner South region of Victoria, covering about 6.2 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It includes the suburbs and localities of Malvern and Kooyong, and overlaps part of Glen Iris and Malvern East.

Postcodes in or overlapping this area: 3144, 3146.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Malvern - Glen Iris

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.

20.9%

Obesity

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

9.6 percentage points below Victoria (30.5%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 16.0% to 25.8%. Modelled count: 3,450 of 16,494 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.

34.2%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

0.4 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: 31.4% to 36.9%. Modelled count: 5,639 of 16,494 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.

66.1%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

10.3 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: 55.3% to 76.8%. Modelled count: 11,450 of 17,326 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.

56.3%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

10.7 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: 53.0% to 59.6%. Modelled count: 9,290 of 16,494 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.

47.8%

Fruit

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

3.4 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: 36.6% to 58.9%. Modelled count: 7,884 of 16,494 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.

21.2%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

2.7 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: 17.5% to 24.9%. Modelled count: 3,493 of 16,494 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.

6.8%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

5.9 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: 5.9% to 7.7%. Modelled count: 1,181 of 17,326 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

17.4%

Children overweight

Children classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

0.9 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: 15.0% to 19.8%. Modelled count: 612 of 3,516 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.

4.3%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

3.8 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: 2.8% to 5.8%. Modelled count: 152 of 3,516 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 Malvern - Glen Iris, VIC, with published Victoria and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedMalvern - Glen Iris95% intervalVICAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+20.9%16.0% to 25.8%30.5%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+34.2%31.4% to 36.9%34.6%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+66.1%55.3% to 76.8%76.4%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+56.3%53.0% to 59.6%67.0%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+47.8%36.6% to 58.9%44.4%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+21.2%17.5% to 24.9%23.9%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+6.8%5.9% to 7.7%12.7%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1717.4%15.0% to 19.8%Not published18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 174.3%2.8% to 5.8%Not published8.1%

Malvern - Glen Iris: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. VIC and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.

How does Malvern - Glen Iris 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
Malvern - Glen IrisModelled SA2 estimate
20.9%
VictoriaPublished survey estimate
30.5%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 9.6 percentage points below Victoria and 10.8 percentage points below Australia.

Adults classified as overweight

Adults aged 18 and over
Malvern - Glen IrisModelled SA2 estimate
34.2%
VictoriaPublished survey estimate
34.6%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 0.4 percentage points below Victoria and 0.2 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
Malvern - Glen IrisModelled SA2 estimate
66.1%
VictoriaPublished survey estimate
76.4%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 10.3 percentage points below Victoria and 10.9 percentage points below Australia. The published Victoria figure sits inside this area's confidence interval.

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

Adults aged 18 and over
Malvern - Glen IrisModelled SA2 estimate
56.3%
VictoriaPublished survey estimate
67.0%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 10.7 percentage points below Victoria and 11.5 percentage points below Australia.

Met the daily fruit recommendation

Adults aged 18 and over
Malvern - Glen IrisModelled SA2 estimate
47.8%
VictoriaPublished survey estimate
44.4%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 3.4 percentage points above Victoria and 3.7 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
Malvern - Glen IrisModelled SA2 estimate
21.2%
VictoriaPublished survey estimate
23.9%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 2.7 percentage points below Victoria and 2.1 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 Malvern - Glen Iris

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

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In this area

Talbot Crescent Outdoor Fitness

Council verified

Kooyong VIC 3144

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Gardiner Park Outdoor Fitness

Council verified

Glen Iris VIC 3146

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Toorak Road Rail Bridge Outdoor Gym

Kooyong VIC 3144

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Train Station Fitness

Malvern North VIC 3144

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

0.1 km outside this area

Nettleton Park

Council verified

Glen Iris VIC 3146

Equipment details not listed

0.1 km outside this area

Tooronga Park Outdoor Fitness

Council verified

Tooronga VIC 3146

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

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Personal trainers near Malvern - Glen Iris

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Studio Sweat By Jo

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Liv4 Fitness

Malvern, VIC

5(6 Google reviews)

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Dietitians near Malvern - Glen Iris

3 Accredited Practising Dietitians have a practice address inside this statistical area.

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In this area

Leora Pamela Sifris

Creating Change Dietitian

Dietitian in East Malvern, VIC
TelehealthMedicareNDIS

Weight management (non-diet approach) · Cardiovascular health (cholesterol, blood pressure) · Diabetes (Type 1, Type 2, gestational) · Pre-diabetes

“Leora Sifris APD offers compassionate, flexible dietetic support in East Malvern, VIC. She specialises in weight management via a non-diet/intuitive eating approach, diabetes, IBS, and more.”

In this area

Melissa Whitelaw

Melissa Whitelaw

Victorian Children's Clinic (VCC)

Dietitian in Malvern, VIC
TelehealthMedicare

Paediatric/child nutrition · Eating disorders and disordered eating · Weight concerns (underweight and overweight) in children and adolescents · Growth concerns in infants and young children (faltering growth, inadequate weight gain)

“Dr Melissa Whitelaw is a paediatric dietitian (APD, CEDC) at Victorian Children's Clinic, Malvern. She specialises in child and adolescent nutrition including eating disorders, weight concerns, feeding difficulties and food allergies.”

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