Latest findings
Older Australians living alone had lower rates of overweight or obesity than those living as a couple
In 2011–12 and 2014–15, adult obesity was 1.3 times higher for those paying rent as for those who owned their home
Children had higher rates of overweight or obesity if their parent had not completed secondary school
Waist circumference risk was 1.4 times higher in Outer regional and Remote areas than Major cities in 2 survey years
Adult overweight or obesity was about 1.2 times higher for those paying off a mortgage than those who owned their home