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Weight & health statistics for Willagee, WA

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

  • ABS National Health Survey 2022
  • Small-area estimates released April 2026
  • Statistical Area Level 2
31.7%

ABS modelled estimate of adults in Willagee classified as obese.

Adults aged 18 and over. 95% confidence interval 25.9% to 37.6%. 0.2 percentage points above the published Western Australia estimate of 31.5%. The same as the published Australian estimate of 31.7%.

What this statistical area covers

Willagee is an ABS Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) in the Perth - South West region of Western Australia, covering about 2.1 square kilometres. An SA2 is a statistical area, not a suburb boundary.

It includes the suburb of Willagee.

Postcode in or overlapping this area: 6156.

National Health Survey 2022

Key health statistics for Willagee

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.

31.7%

Obesity

Adults classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

0.2 percentage points above Western Australia (31.5%).

About this figure

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

95% confidence interval: 25.9% to 37.6%. Modelled count: 1,368 of 4,309 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.

35.0%

Overweight

Adults classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.4 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: 32.3% to 37.6%. Modelled count: 1,506 of 4,309 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.

77.6%

Physical activity

Did not meet physical activity guidelines

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

0.3 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: 67.8% to 87.4%. Modelled count: 3,497 of 4,504 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.

68.4%

Waist circumference

Waist measurement in an increased risk range

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

2.4 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: 66.5% to 70.3%. Modelled count: 2,948 of 4,309 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.

42.4%

Fruit

Met the daily fruit recommendation

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.3 percentage points below 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: 30.4% to 54.4%. Modelled count: 1,829 of 4,309 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.

22.4%

Blood pressure

Measured high blood pressure

ABS modelled estimate. Adults aged 18 and over.

1.8 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: 18.5% to 26.3%. Modelled count: 964 of 4,309 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.

10.8%

Self-rated health

Rated their own health as fair or poor

ABS modelled estimate. People aged 15 and over.

2.6 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: 9.3% to 12.3%. Modelled count: 485 of 4,504 people in scope.

Source: ABS National Health Survey 2022, Table 36.9.

18.2%

Children overweight

Children classified as overweight

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

0.1 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: 15.3% to 21.1%. Modelled count: 210 of 1,153 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.

8.3%

Children obese

Children classified as obese

ABS modelled estimate. Children aged 2 to 17.

0.2 percentage points above Australia (8.1%).

About this figure

Measured BMI in the obese range for the child's age and sex.

95% confidence interval: 5.6% to 11.1%. Modelled count: 96 of 1,153 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 Willagee, WA, with published Western Australia and Australian survey estimates
IndicatorWho is countedWillagee95% intervalWAAustralia
Adults classified as obeseAdults 18+31.7%25.9% to 37.6%31.5%31.7%
Adults classified as overweightAdults 18+35.0%32.3% to 37.6%36.4%34.0%
Did not meet physical activity guidelinesPeople 15+77.6%67.8% to 87.4%77.9%77.0%
Waist measurement in an increased risk rangeAdults 18+68.4%66.5% to 70.3%70.8%67.8%
Met the daily fruit recommendationAdults 18+42.4%30.4% to 54.4%43.7%44.1%
Measured high blood pressureAdults 18+22.4%18.5% to 26.3%24.2%23.3%
Rated their own health as fair or poorPeople 15+10.8%9.3% to 12.3%13.4%15.0%
Children classified as overweightChildren 2 to 1718.2%15.3% to 21.1%Not published18.3%
Children classified as obeseChildren 2 to 178.3%5.6% to 11.1%Not published8.1%

Willagee: ABS modelled SA2 estimates. WA and Australia: published survey estimates from the same survey.

How does Willagee 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
WillageeModelled SA2 estimate
31.7%
Western AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.5%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
31.7%

The modelled estimate is 0.2 percentage points above Western Australia and the same as Australia. The published Western Australia and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Adults classified as overweight

Adults aged 18 and over
WillageeModelled SA2 estimate
35.0%
Western AustraliaPublished survey estimate
36.4%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
34.0%

The modelled estimate is 1.4 percentage points below Western Australia and 1.0 percentage point 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
WillageeModelled SA2 estimate
77.6%
Western AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.9%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
77.0%

The modelled estimate is 0.3 percentage points below Western Australia and 0.6 percentage points above 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
WillageeModelled SA2 estimate
68.4%
Western AustraliaPublished survey estimate
70.8%
AustraliaPublished survey estimates, summed
67.8%

The modelled estimate is 2.4 percentage points below Western Australia and 0.6 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
WillageeModelled SA2 estimate
42.4%
Western AustraliaPublished survey estimate
43.7%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
44.1%

The modelled estimate is 1.3 percentage points below Western Australia and 1.7 percentage points below Australia. The published Western Australia and Australia figures sit inside this area's confidence interval.

Measured high blood pressure

Adults aged 18 and over
WillageeModelled SA2 estimate
22.4%
Western AustraliaPublished survey estimate
24.2%
AustraliaPublished survey estimate
23.3%

The modelled estimate is 1.8 percentage points below Western Australia and 0.9 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 Willagee

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

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In this area

Carawatha Park

Council verified

Willagee WA 6156

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Webber Reserve Outdoor Fitness

Council verified

Willagee WA 6156

  • Outdoor gym

Equipment details not listed

In this area

Willagee Outdoor Gym

Willagee WA 6156

  • Fitness station
  • Calisthenics
  • Pull-up bar

1.0 km outside this area

Willagee Central Outdoor Gym

Willagee Central WA 6156

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

1.1 km outside this area

Kadidjiny Park

Council verified

Willagee Central WA 6156

  • Fitness station

Equipment details not listed

1.2 km outside this area

Morris Buzacott Reserve

Council verified

Kardinya WA 6163

Equipment details not listed

Other places to exercise in Willagee

Places listed inside this statistical area.

Who can help

Personal trainers and gyms near Willagee

No listings are located inside this statistical area. These are the closest ones outside it.

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0.1 km outside this area

Inferno Fitness

Myaree, WA

5(1 Google reviews)

  • Obstacle Course Training
  • Functional Training

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0.2 km outside this area

5(100 Google reviews)

  • Weight Loss
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Injury Prevention
  • Publishes pricing
  • Online training
  • 10+ years experience
  • MNU Certified Nutritionist

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0.2 km outside this area

SpeedFit Myaree

Myaree, WA

4.9(37 Google reviews)

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

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0.5 km outside this area

5(7 Google reviews)

  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Weight Loss
  • Post-Natal
  • Free trial or consultation
  • 25+ years experience
  • Diploma of Fitness

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0.1 km outside this area

0.2 km outside this area

4.2(290 Google reviews)

  • Weight Loss
  • Strength & Conditioning
  • Muscle Growth

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Dietitians near Willagee

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

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In this area

Zhi Huan Wong

Zhi Huan Wong

Melville Wellness Centre

Dietitian in Willagee, WA
Medicare

Cancer/Oncology · Diabetes (Type 2) · Eating Disorders (including Anorexia) · Food Allergies and Intolerances

“Mrs Krusha Desai is an APD at Melville Wellness Centre, offering evidence-based, practical dietary advice for conditions including obesity, diabetes, cancer, and eating disorders, for patients aged 6+.”

In this area

Sin Yee Lee

Archibald Health Centre

Dietitian in Willagee, WA
TelehealthMedicare

Coeliac disease · Type 2 Diabetes · Type 1 Diabetes · Gastrointestinal disorders

“Sin Yee Lee is an APD at Archibald Health Centre in Willagee, WA, offering in-clinic, telehealth & home visit dietetics for weight management, diabetes, renal, GI & more.”

In this area

Krusha Sandeep Desai

Ease Dietetics (listed at Melville Wellness Centre website; website content retrieved was for Spencer Road Family Practice — unrelated clinic)

Dietitian in Willagee, WA
TelehealthMedicare

Anthropometry · Breastfeeding · Cancer/Oncology · Coeliac Disease

“APD Krusha Desai of Ease Dietetics, Willagee WA, specialises in weight management, diabetes, PCOS, gut health & women's health. Consults in-clinic & via telehealth. Speaks Gujarati & Hindi.”

0.9 km outside this area

Samantha Wright

Samantha Wright

Wright Dietitian

Dietitian in Perth, WA
TelehealthMedicareGLP-1 SupportBariatric

Sports nutrition · Eating disorders · Bariatric care · Chronic disease management

“Sam Wright is an APD, Accredited Sports Dietitian & Credentialed Eating Disorder Clinician based in Perth. She offers home visits and Australia-wide telehealth, specialising in sports nutrition, bariatric care, weight loss medication support & NDIS.”

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