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Weight & health statistics for Bayswater - Embleton - Bedford, WA

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

  • ABS National Health Survey 2022
  • Small-area estimates released April 2026
  • Statistical Area Level 2
25.7%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in Bayswater - Embleton - Bedford classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 20.7% to 30.8%. 5.8 percentage points below the published Western Australia estimate of 31.5%. 6.0 percentage points below the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

Bayswater - Embleton - Bedford is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Perth - North East region of Western Australia, covering about 14 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It includes the suburbs and localities of Bayswater, Bedford and Embleton.

Postcodes in or overlapping this area: 6053, 6052, 6062.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Bayswater - Embleton - Bedford

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.

25.7%

Obesity

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

5.8 percentage points below Western Australia (31.5%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 20.7% to 30.8%. Modelled count: 5,148 of 19,996 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.

35.3%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.1 percentage points below Western Australia (36.4%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 32.9% to 37.7%. Modelled count: 7,065 of 19,996 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.

76.2%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

1.7 percentage points below Western Australia (77.9%).

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: 66.0% to 86.3%. Modelled count: 15,836 of 20,790 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.

64.8%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

6.0 percentage points below Western Australia (70.8%).

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: 63.2% to 66.5%. Modelled count: 12,959 of 19,996 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.

46.0%

Fruit

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

2.3 percentage points above Western Australia (43.7%).

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 58.1%. Modelled count: 9,202 of 19,996 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.

22.7%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.5 percentage points below Western Australia (24.2%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 18.9% to 26.5%. Modelled count: 4,544 of 19,996 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.

12.1%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

1.3 percentage points below Western Australia (13.4%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 11.3% to 12.9%. Modelled count: 2,515 of 20,790 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

17.8%

Children overweight

Children classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

0.5 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: 15.7% to 20.0%. Modelled count: 830 of 4,658 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.

6.1%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

2.0 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: 4.3% to 7.8%. Modelled count: 282 of 4,658 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 Bayswater - Embleton - Bedford, WA, with published Western Australia and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedBayswater - Embleton - Bedford95% intervalWAAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+25.7%20.7% to 30.8%31.5%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+35.3%32.9% to 37.7%36.4%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+76.2%66.0% to 86.3%77.9%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+64.8%63.2% to 66.5%70.8%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+46.0%33.9% to 58.1%43.7%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+22.7%18.9% to 26.5%24.2%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+12.1%11.3% to 12.9%13.4%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1717.8%15.7% to 20.0%Not published18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 176.1%4.3% to 7.8%Not published8.1%

Bayswater - Embleton - Bedford: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. WA and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.

How does Bayswater - Embleton - Bedford compare?

The modelled estimate for this area beside the published survey estimates for Western Australia 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
Bayswater - Embleton - BedfordModelled SA2 estimate
25.7%
Western AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.5%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 5.8 percentage points below Western Australia and 6.0 percentage points below Australia.

Adults classified as overweight

Adults aged 18 and over
Bayswater - Embleton - BedfordModelled SA2 estimate
35.3%
Western AustraliaPublished survey estimate
36.4%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 1.1 percentage points below Western Australia and 1.3 percentage points above Australia. The published Western Australia and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

People aged 15 and over
Bayswater - Embleton - BedfordModelled SA2 estimate
76.2%
Western AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.9%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 1.7 percentage points below Western Australia and 0.8 percentage points below Australia. The published Western Australia and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

Adults aged 18 and over
Bayswater - Embleton - BedfordModelled SA2 estimate
64.8%
Western AustraliaPublished survey estimate
70.8%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 6.0 percentage points below Western Australia and 3.0 percentage points below Australia.

Met the daily fruit recommendation

Adults aged 18 and over
Bayswater - Embleton - BedfordModelled SA2 estimate
46.0%
Western AustraliaPublished survey estimate
43.7%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 2.3 percentage points above Western Australia and 1.9 percentage points above Australia. The published Western Australia and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Measured high blood pressure

Adults aged 18 and over
Bayswater - Embleton - BedfordModelled SA2 estimate
22.7%
Western AustraliaPublished survey estimate
24.2%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 1.5 percentage points below Western Australia and 0.6 percentage points below Australia. The published Western Australia 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 Bayswater - Embleton - Bedford

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

Claughton Reserve Outdoor Fitness

Council verified

Ashfield WA 6054

  • Calisthenics park

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Hinds Reserve Outdoor Fitness

Council verified

Bayswater WA 6104

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Riverside Gardens Outdoor Fitness

Council verified

Bayswater WA 6104

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Wymond Park

Council verified

Bayswater WA 6062

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Ascot Outdoor Gym

Ascot WA 6104

  • Fitness station
  • Elliptical
  • Stepper

Next to this area

Bedford Outdoor Gym

Bedford WA 6052

  • Fitness station
  • Calisthenics
  • Monkey bars

Other places to exercise in Bayswater - Embleton - Bedford

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Who can help

Personal trainers and gyms near Bayswater - Embleton - Bedford

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

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4.8(313 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • General Fitness
  • Free trial or consultation

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4.6(205 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Functional Training
  • Free trial or consultation

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UBX Bedford

Bedford, WA

4.9(75 Google reviews)

  • Boxing
  • Weight Loss
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Free trial or consultation
  • Online training

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5(26 Google reviews)

  • Weight Loss
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Women's Fitness
  • Free trial or consultation
  • 14+ years experience
  • Exercise Physiologist (program design)

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In this area

Conscious Fitness

Embleton, WA

5(1 Google reviews)

  • Mindfulness & Fitness Integration
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Athletic Performance
  • Black Belt (Martial Arts)

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Dietitians near Bayswater - Embleton - Bedford

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

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0.5 km outside this area

Emily Kathleen Calton

The Nutrition Doctor

Dietitian in Inglewood, WA
TelehealthMedicare

Anorexia/Eating Disorders · Anthropometry · Artificial Nutrition Support · Breastfeeding

“Dr Emily Calton is a PhD-qualified APD & Accredited Sports Dietitian based in Perth, offering online consultations Australia-wide. She specialises in evidence-based, personalised nutrition for weight management, metabolic health, IBS, sports, and more.”

1.6 km outside this area

3.2 km outside this area

Sonya Martha Maria Douglas

Sonya Martha Maria Douglas

Dietwise

Dietitian in North Perth, WA32 yrs
TelehealthMedicareNDISGLP-1 SupportBariatric

Anorexia/Eating Disorders · Anthropometry · Artificial Nutrition Support · Breastfeeding

“Sonya Douglas is founder of Dietwise, a Perth clinic operating 30+ years. APD with broad expertise including weight concerns, eating disorders, HAES, GLP-1 support, women's health, diabetes and gut health.”

4.1 km outside this area

Loretta Jane Byrd

Scope Nutrition

Dietitian in Mount Hawthorn, WA
Medicare

Sports Nutrition · Weight Management · Diabetes Type 1 · Diabetes Type 2

“APD Loretta Byrd at Scope Nutrition, Mt Hawthorn, offers evidence-based weight management, diabetes, cardiovascular and gut health nutrition. Medicare & DVA provider.”

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Dataset
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Reference period
2022
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