Crime & Disadvantage East Wagga Wagga NSW 2650

Crime & Safety in East Wagga Wagga NSW 2650: Is it safe?

Safety Score in East Wagga Wagga

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

East Wagga Wagga

92.3

Riverina

85.4

Field	Value	VS Riverina	Trend
Night time safety (LGA)	49.1%	Bottom 20%	Data for Dec 2014
Thefts (all types)	1 incident per 3.34 residents	Top 28%	33% to Dec 2021
Total violent crime	1 incident per 34.5 residents	Bottom 46%	54% to Dec 2021
Domestic violence related assault	1 incident per 51.8 residents	Bottom 43%	31% to Dec 2021

Disadvantage in East Wagga Wagga

East Wagga Wagga 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

East Wagga Wagga

16.9%

Riverina

17.0%

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Riverina	Trend
Alienation level	5.1	Top 32%	Data for Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	0.2%	Bottom 12%	110% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$6,610	Top 44%	61% to Dec 2019
Public housing	0.0%	Bottom 38%	Data for Jan 2021
Unemployed	2.7%	Top 20%	56% to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	2,010	Top 1%	10% to Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in East Wagga Wagga

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

East Wagga Wagga

44.0

Riverina

44.8

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Riverina	Trend
Alcoholics - people (LGA)	12.0%	Bottom 19%	Data for Dec 2018
Drug offences (all types)	1 incident per 8.63 residents	Bottom 43%	77% to Dec 2021
Poker machines	30	Top 25%	Data for Dec 2022
Betting and gaming offences	0	Top 49%	Data for Dec 2021