Table 3 Environment related variables from the Healthy Location dataset (HLI).

From: Using machine learning to explore the efficacy of administrative variables in prediction of subjective-wellbeing outcomes in New Zealand

Variable

Variable description

Range

1. FruitVeg_rank_dec

Decile of the meshblock rank (ranked based on the distance to the closest Fruit and Veg shop in meters)

1–10

2. Supermarket_rank_dec

Decile of the meshblock rank (ranked based on the distance to the closest supermarket in meters)

1–10

3. PhysicalActivity_rank_dec

Decile of the meshblock rank (ranked based on the distance to the closest physical activity area in meters)

1–10

4. Greenspace_rank_dec

Decile of the meshblock rank (ranked based on the median proximity to greenspace in meters)

1–10

5. Bluespace_rank_dec

Decile of the meshblock rank (ranked based on the median proximity to bluespace area in meters)

1–10

6. Goods_dec

Decile of the sum of meshblock ranks of all environmetal goods (listed above—1 to 5)

1–10

7. FastFood_rank_dec

Decile of the meshblock rank (ranked based on the distance to the closest fast food in meters)

1–10

8. Takeaways_rank_dec

Decile of the meshblock rank (ranked based on the distance to the closest takeaways in meters)

1–10

9. DairyConvenienc_rank_dec

Decile of the meshblock rank (ranked based on the distance to the closest dairy/convenience store in meters)

1–10

10. AlcoholOutlets_rank_dec

Decile of the meshblock rank (ranked based on the distance to the closest alcohol outlet in meters)

1–10

11. GamingVenues_rank_dec

Decile of the meshblock rank (ranked based on the distance to the closest gaming venues in meters)

1–10

12. Bads_dec

Decile of the sum of meshblock ranks of all environmetal bads (listed above—7 to 11)

1–10

13. Env_dec

Decile of the sum of meshblock ranks based on access to access to blue- and greenspace (listed above—4 and 5)

1–10