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The most obese suburbs in Australia revealed

A new health report reveals unflattering data. - by Laura Barry
  • 16 Oct 2019
The most obese suburbs in Australia revealed

According to the latest data obtained by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, obesity and overweight is a major public health issue. In fact, a quarter of children and adolescent Australians, and almost two-thirds of adults, are overweight or obese.

While the condition affects more men than women, new data analysed by the Australian Health Tracker, compiled by the Mitchel Institute at Victoria University using Bureau of Statistics data, has revealed that lower socio-economic areas and those living outside major cities are more likely to be overweight or obese. The research also discovered that obesity has risen by 27% across Australia in the past decade.

The most obese suburbs in Australia

Regional and rural NSW suburbs make up most of Australia’s most overweight suburbs, while Wellington, just outside Dubbo in Central-west New South Wales, currently has the highest obesity rate in Australia, followed by Katherine in the Northern Territory which has a 43.3% obesity rate.

Sydney suburbs Homebush Bay and Silverwater had the highest rate of obese and overweight children aged between two and 17 years in New South Wales.

The leanest suburbs in Australia

Nedlands in Western Australia Suburbs was found to be the least obese in the country, followed by suburbs in Perth’s west and Ku-ring-gai and Willoughby on Sydney’s North Shore.

The research suggests that wealthier, inner-city suburbs that have more space dedicated to parks, gardens and recreational facilities contribute to the low rates of overweight Australians, while the lack of such facilities in regional and rural areas negatively affects those living there.

Looking to get healthier? Watch the video below for some suggested foods to help you on your way. 

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Laura Barry
Laura Barry
Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes, travel and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

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