Crime & Disadvantage Kiama NSW 2533

Crime & Safety in Kiama NSW 2533: Is it safe?

Safety Score in Kiama

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

Kiama

91.5

Illawarra

82.9

Field	Value	VS Illawarra	Trend
Night time safety (LGA)	71.4%	Top 17%	Data for Dec 2014
Thefts (all types)	1 incident per 43.5 residents	Bottom 45%	148% to Dec 2021
Total violent crime	1 incident per 334 residents	Bottom 15%	31% to Dec 2021
Domestic violence related assault	1 incident per 408 residents	Bottom 12%	30% to Dec 2021

Disadvantage in Kiama

Kiama 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

Kiama

14.7%

Illawarra

16.0%

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Illawarra	Trend
Alienation level	5.3	Top 22%	0 to Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	0.2%	Bottom 17%	77% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$6,120	Bottom 29%	62% to Dec 2019
Public housing	0.9%	Top 18%	20% to Jan 2021
Unemployed	0.0%	Bottom 32%	30% to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	600	Top 12%	71% to Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in Kiama

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

Kiama

39.0

Illawarra

43.1

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Illawarra	Trend
Alcoholics - people (LGA)	16.0%	Top 42%	Data for Dec 2018
Drug offences (all types)	1 incident per 262 residents	Bottom 19%	68% to Dec 2021
Poker machines	124	Top 10%	Data for Dec 2022
Betting and gaming offences	0	Top 49%	Data for Dec 2021