Crime & Disadvantage Balgowlah NSW 2093

Crime & Safety in Balgowlah NSW 2093: Is it safe?

Safety Score in Balgowlah

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

Balgowlah

88.3

Sydney

75.3

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Night time safety (LGA)	64.4%	Top 37%	Data for Dec 2014
Thefts (all types)	1 incident per 83.8 residents	Bottom 23%	407% to Dec 2021
Total violent crime	1 incident per 975 residents	Bottom 3%	66% to Dec 2021
Domestic violence related assault	1 incident per 975 residents	Bottom 3%	66% to Dec 2021

Disadvantage in Balgowlah

Balgowlah 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

Balgowlah

8.3%

Sydney

13.6%

Compare
Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Alienation level	5.2	Top 26%	0 to Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	0.2%	Bottom 14%	41% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$5,590	Bottom 9%	50% to Dec 2019
Public housing	0.9%	Top 18%	7% to Jan 2021
Unemployed	0.0%	Bottom 30%	17% to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	400	Top 22%	42% to Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in Balgowlah

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

Balgowlah

45.0

Sydney

34.8

Compare
Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Alcoholics - people (LGA)	17.0%	Top 34%	Data for Dec 2018
Drug offences (all types)	1 incident per 1,110 residents	Bottom 4%	52% to Dec 2021
Poker machines	50	Top 20%	Data for Dec 2022
Betting and gaming offences	0	Top 49%	Data for Dec 2021