Crime & Disadvantage Merriwa NSW 2329

Crime & Safety in Merriwa (NSW) NSW 2329: Is it safe?

Safety Score in Merriwa (NSW)

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

Merriwa (NSW)

95.4

Hunter Valley exc Newcastle

87.8

Field	Value	VS Hunter Valley exc Newcastle	Trend
Night time safety (LGA)	61.6%	Top 42%	Data for Dec 2014
Thefts (all types)	1 incident per 94.1 residents	Bottom 19%	225% to Dec 2021
Total violent crime	1 incident per 123 residents	Bottom 34%	92% to Dec 2021
Domestic violence related assault	1 incident per 123 residents	Bottom 35%	92% to Dec 2021

Disadvantage in Merriwa (NSW)

Merriwa (NSW) 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

Merriwa (NSW)

22.5%

Hunter Valley exc Newcastle

17.5%

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Hunter Valley exc Newcastle	Trend
Alienation level	4.3	Bottom 26%	Data for Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	0.6%	Bottom 43%	93% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$6,900	Top 32%	64% to Dec 2019
Public housing	1.4%	Top 16%	70% to Jan 2021
Unemployed	0.3%	Top 49%	21% to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	73	Bottom 41%	21% to Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in Merriwa (NSW)

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

Merriwa (NSW)

61.0

Hunter Valley exc Newcastle

46.2

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Hunter Valley exc Newcastle	Trend
Alcoholics - people (LGA)	18.0%	Top 31%	Data for Dec 2018
Drug offences (all types)	1 incident per 533 residents	Bottom 9%	64% to Dec 2021
Betting and gaming offences	0	Top 49%	Data for Dec 2021