Crime & Disadvantage Balgownie NSW 2519

Crime & Safety in Balgownie NSW 2519: Is it safe?

Safety Score in Balgownie

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

Balgownie

91.5

Illawarra

82.9

Field	Value	VS Illawarra	Trend
Night time safety (LGA)	53.9%	Bottom 35%	Data for Dec 2014
Thefts (all types)	1 incident per 60.8 residents	Bottom 34%	95% to Dec 2021
Total violent crime	1 incident per 240 residents	Bottom 22%	49% to Dec 2021
Domestic violence related assault	1 incident per 251 residents	Bottom 22%	46% to Dec 2021

Disadvantage in Balgownie

Balgownie Hyperlocal Public Housing Map

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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

Balgownie

14.7%

Illawarra

16.0%

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Illawarra	Trend
Alienation level	5.0	Top 33%	0 to Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	0.5%	Bottom 37%	6% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$6,230	Bottom 34%	43% to Dec 2019
Public housing	5.8%	Top 6%	12% to Jan 2021
Unemployed	0.1%	Bottom 34%	42% to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	490	Top 17%	Data for Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in Balgownie

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

Balgownie

46.0

Illawarra

43.1

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Illawarra	Trend
Alcoholics - people (LGA)	13.0%	Bottom 24%	Data for Dec 2018
Drug offences (all types)	1 incident per 251 residents	Bottom 19%	75% to Dec 2021
Poker machines	102	Top 12%	Data for Dec 2022
Betting and gaming offences	0	Top 49%	Data for Dec 2021