Sample body mass index (BMI) statistics
| Indicator | Mean | SD | Obesity n (%) | Overweight n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age* (years) | ||||
| 18–24 | 24.41 | 6.41 | 479 (16.6) | 549 (19.0) |
| 25–34 | 27.55 | 6.88 | 1112 (30.9) | 949 (26.4) |
| 35–44 | 28.87 | 6.43 | 1727 (37.0) | 1562 (33.5) |
| 45–54 | 29.32 | 6.38 | 2449 (39.0) | 2221 (35.3) |
| 55–64 | 29.51 | 5.96 | 2565 (39.9) | 2486 (38.7) |
| 65–74 | 29.43 | 5.58 | 2507 (41.2) | 2318 (38.1) |
| 75 and over | 27.46 | 5.12 | 1812 (27.0) | 2670 (39.8) |
| Sex* | ||||
| Male | 28.65 | 5.45 | 5696 (34.7) | 6724 (41.0) |
| Female | 28.22 | 6.73 | 6955 (34.3) | 6031 (29.8) |
| Socioeconomic disadvantage*† | ||||
| High | 28.70 | 6.31 | 9095 (36.4) | 8632 (34.5) |
| Low | 27.72 | 6.03 | 1991 (30.3) | 2273 (34.5) |
| Nil | 27.90 | 5.71 | 1565 (30.8) | 1850 (36.4) |
| Total sample | 28.41 | 6.19 | 12 651 (34.5) | 12 755 (34.8) |
*Statistically significant differences (p<0.001) in mean BMI.
†Socioeconomic disadvantage are based on SEIFA-IRSD scores for statistical local areas as: <975.3=High; 975.3–<1000=Low; ≥1000=Nil.