Crime & Disadvantage Parkes NSW 2870

Crime & Safety in Parkes (NSW) NSW 2870: Is it safe?

Safety Score in Parkes (NSW)

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

Parkes (NSW)

85.9

Central West NSW

84.4

Field	Value	VS Central West NSW	Trend
Night time safety (LGA)	59.1%	Bottom 49%	Data for Dec 2014
Thefts (all types)	1 incident per 26.2 residents	Top 41%	40% to Dec 2021
Total violent crime	1 incident per 88 residents	Bottom 39%	74% to Dec 2021
Domestic violence related assault	1 incident per 93.5 residents	Bottom 39%	79% to Dec 2021

Disadvantage in Parkes (NSW)

Parkes (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

Parkes (NSW)

17.9%

Central West NSW

17.7%

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Central West NSW	Trend
Alienation level	4.7	Top 49%	2% to Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	2.2%	Top 15%	145% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$6,830	Top 34%	50% to Dec 2019
Public housing	4.1%	Top 8%	22% to Jan 2021
Unemployed	0.0%	Bottom 30%	26% to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	442	Top 20%	7% to Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in Parkes (NSW)

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

Parkes (NSW)

42.0

Central West NSW

41.9

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Central West NSW	Trend
Alcoholics - people (LGA)	18.0%	Top 25%	Data for Dec 2018
Drug offences (all types)	1 incident per 73.6 residents	Bottom 35%	80% to Dec 2021
Poker machines	189	Top 6%	Data for Dec 2022
Betting and gaming offences	0	Top 49%	Data for Dec 2021