Crime & Disadvantage Russell Vale NSW 2517

Crime & Safety in Russell Vale NSW 2517: Is it safe?

Safety Score in Russell Vale

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

Russell Vale

81.7

Illawarra

82.9

Field	Value	VS Illawarra	Trend
Night time safety (LGA)	53.9%	Bottom 35%	Data for Dec 2014
Thefts (all types)	1 incident per 47.4 residents	Bottom 42%	121% to Dec 2021
Total violent crime	1 incident per 758 residents	Bottom 4%	54% to Dec 2021
Domestic violence related assault	1 incident per 758 residents	Bottom 4%	54% to Dec 2021

Disadvantage in Russell Vale

Russell Vale 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

Russell Vale

15.0%

Illawarra

16.0%

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Illawarra	Trend
Alienation level	5.0	Top 35%	0% to Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	0.2%	Bottom 16%	54% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$6,040	Bottom 25%	53% to Dec 2019
Public housing	5.9%	Top 5%	64% to Jan 2021
Unemployed	0.2%	Bottom 46%	61% to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	390	Top 23%	16% to Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in Russell Vale

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

Russell Vale

47.0

Illawarra

43.1

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Illawarra	Trend
Alcoholics - people (LGA)	13.0%	Bottom 24%	Data for Dec 2018
Drug offences (all types)	1 incident per 758 residents	Bottom 6%	48% to Dec 2021
Poker machines	0	Bottom 25%	Data for Dec 2022
Betting and gaming offences	0	Top 49%	Data for Dec 2021