Crime & Disadvantage Balmain NSW 2041

Crime & Safety in Balmain NSW 2041: Is it safe?

Safety Score in Balmain

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

Balmain

63.3

Sydney

75.3

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Night time safety (LGA)	62.1%	Top 41%	Data for Dec 2014
Thefts (all types)	1 incident per 52 residents	Bottom 39%	312% to Dec 2021
Total violent crime	1 incident per 409 residents	Bottom 11%	0 to Dec 2021
Domestic violence related assault	1 incident per 427 residents	Bottom 12%	9% to Dec 2021

Disadvantage in Balmain

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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

Balmain

7.4%

Sydney

13.6%

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Alienation level	5.2	Top 27%	0 to Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	0.5%	Bottom 39%	167% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$6,210	Bottom 34%	73% to Dec 2019
Public housing	5.2%	Top 6%	11% to Jan 2021
Unemployed	0.0%	Bottom 30%	3% to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	208	Top 38%	16% to Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in Balmain

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

Balmain

39.0

Sydney

34.8

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Sydney	Trend
Alcoholics - people (LGA)	13.0%	Bottom 28%	Data for Dec 2018
Drug offences (all types)	1 incident per 364 residents	Bottom 14%	59% to Dec 2021
Poker machines	108	Top 12%	Data for Dec 2022
Betting and gaming offences	0	Top 49%	Data for Dec 2021

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