Crime & Disadvantage Austral NSW 2179

Crime & Safety in Austral NSW 2179: Is it safe?

Safety Score in Austral

The higher the score, the more free the area is from crime.
Sources: TORREN, BOCSAR and Microburbs, 1997 - 2023

Austral

97.7

Sydney

75.3

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Night time safety (LGA)	38.5%	Bottom 3%	Data for Dec 2014
Thefts (all types)	1 incident per 50.6 residents	Bottom 40%	55% to Dec 2021
Total violent crime	1 incident per 243 residents	Bottom 21%	11% to Dec 2021
Domestic violence related assault	1 incident per 253 residents	Bottom 21%	6% to Dec 2021

Disadvantage in Austral

Austral Hyperlocal Public Housing Map

Sample Graphic

The proportion of residents under 65 who rely on government support, live in high stress environments or are otherwise alienated from mainstream society.
Sources: ABS, ATO, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2001 - 2023

Austral

11.8%

Sydney

13.6%

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Alienation level	5.7	Top 11%	0 to Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	0.4%	Bottom 28%	271% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$5,730	Bottom 13%	44% to Dec 2019
Public housing	0.0%	Bottom 38%	Data for Jan 2021
Unemployed	0.1%	Bottom 34%	12% to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	210	Top 37%	223% to Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in Austral

The proportion of residents who have at least one addiction including alcoholism, gambling and illicit drugs.
Sources: TORREN, BOCSAR and Microburbs, 1997 - 2023

Austral

38.0

Sydney

34.8

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Alcoholics - people (LGA)	5.8%	Bottom 3%	Data for Dec 2018
Drug offences (all types)	1 incident per 1,270 residents	Bottom 3%	2% to Dec 2021
Poker machines	43	Top 21%	Data for Dec 2022
Betting and gaming offences	0	Top 49%	Data for Dec 2021