Crime & Disadvantage Marks Point NSW 2280

Crime & Safety in Marks Point NSW 2280: Is it safe?

Safety Score in Marks Point

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

Marks Point

84.2

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

81.3

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Night time safety (LGA)	54.0%	Bottom 35%	Data for Dec 2014
Thefts (all types)	1 incident per 27.3 residents	Top 42%	35% to Dec 2021
Total violent crime	1 incident per 218 residents	Bottom 23%	60% to Dec 2021
Domestic violence related assault	1 incident per 249 residents	Bottom 22%	54% to Dec 2021

Disadvantage in Marks Point

Marks Point 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

Marks Point

18.4%

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

15.7%

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Alienation level	4.5	Bottom 38%	0 to Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	0.5%	Bottom 39%	53% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$6,290	Bottom 38%	56% to Dec 2019
Public housing	10.6%	Top 2%	106% to Jan 2021
Unemployed	0.3%	Top 49%	16% to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	863	Top 7%	7% to Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in Marks Point

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

Marks Point

48.0

Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

47.7

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Newcastle and Lake Macquarie	Trend
Alcoholics - people (LGA)	15.0%	Bottom 46%	Data for Dec 2018
Drug offences (all types)	1 incident per 582 residents	Bottom 8%	76% to Dec 2021
Poker machines	48	Top 20%	Data for Dec 2022
Betting and gaming offences	0	Top 49%	Data for Dec 2021