Crime & Disadvantage Merriwagga NSW 2652

Crime & Safety in Merriwagga NSW 2652: Is it safe?

Safety Score in Merriwagga

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

Merriwagga

100.0

Riverina

85.4

Field	Value	VS Riverina	Trend
Night time safety (LGA)	67.6%	Top 28%	Data for Dec 2014
Thefts (all types)	1 incident per 105 residents	Bottom 15%	35% to Dec 2021
Total violent crime	1 incident per 105 residents	Bottom 37%	to Dec 2021
Domestic violence related assault	1 incident per 105 residents	Bottom 37%	to Dec 2021

Disadvantage in Merriwagga

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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

Merriwagga

15.8%

Riverina

17.0%

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Riverina	Trend
Alienation level	4.0	Bottom 19%	Data for Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	1.8%	Top 19%	93% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$5,860	Bottom 17%	4% to Dec 2019
Public housing	0.0%	Bottom 38%	Data for Jan 2021
Unemployed	2.3%	Top 22%	to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	171	Top 42%	5% to Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in Merriwagga

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

Merriwagga

57.0

Riverina

44.8

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Riverina	Trend
Alcoholics - people (LGA)	18.0%	Top 27%	Data for Dec 2018
Drug offences (all types)	1 incident per 105 residents	Bottom 31%	220% to Dec 2021
Poker machines	0	Bottom 25%	Data for Dec 2022
Betting and gaming offences	0	Top 49%	Data for Dec 2021

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