Crime & Disadvantage Shoalhaven Heads NSW 2535

Crime & Safety in Shoalhaven Heads NSW 2535: Is it safe?

Safety Score in Shoalhaven Heads

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

Shoalhaven Heads

95.4

Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven

92.5

Field	Value	VS Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven	Trend
Night time safety (LGA)	56.9%	Bottom 42%	Data for Dec 2014
Thefts (all types)	1 incident per 113 residents	Bottom 13%	160% to Dec 2021
Total violent crime	1 incident per 382 residents	Bottom 13%	45% to Dec 2021
Domestic violence related assault	1 incident per 382 residents	Bottom 13%	45% to Dec 2021

Disadvantage in Shoalhaven Heads

Shoalhaven Heads 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

Shoalhaven Heads

19.2%

Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven

17.8%

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven	Trend
Alienation level	4.9	Top 39%	0 to Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	0.3%	Bottom 24%	69% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$6,120	Bottom 29%	31% to Dec 2019
Public housing	1.0%	Top 18%	7% to Jan 2021
Unemployed	0.1%	Bottom 40%	25% to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	298	Top 29%	61% to Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in Shoalhaven Heads

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

Shoalhaven Heads

47.0

Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven

44.9

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Southern Highlands and Shoalhaven	Trend
Alcoholics - people (LGA)	14.0%	Bottom 32%	Data for Dec 2018
Drug offences (all types)	1 incident per 1,020 residents	Bottom 4%	156% to Dec 2021
Poker machines	84	Top 14%	Data for Dec 2022
Betting and gaming offences	0	Top 49%	Data for Dec 2021