Crime & Disadvantage Forrest ACT 2603

Crime & Safety in Forrest (ACT) ACT 2603: Is it safe?

Disadvantage in Forrest (ACT)

Forrest (ACT) Hyperlocal Public Housing Map

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

Forrest (ACT)

6.8%

Australian Capital Territory

10.0%

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Field	Value	VS Australian Capital Territory	Trend
Alienation level	6.1	Top 6%	Data for Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	0.1%	Bottom 6%	77% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$6,420	Bottom 46%	53% to Dec 2019
Public housing	1.7%	Top 14%	119% to Jan 2021
Unemployed	0.2%	Bottom 44%	14% to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	135	Top 47%	35% to Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in Forrest (ACT)

The proportion of residents who have at least one addiction including alcoholism, gambling and illicit drugs.
Sources: TORREN and Microburbs, 2022 - 2023

Forrest (ACT)

43.0

Australian Capital Territory

26.9

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