Crime & Disadvantage Surf Beach NSW 2536

Crime & Safety in Surf Beach (NSW) NSW 2536: Is it safe?

Safety Score in Surf Beach (NSW)

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

Surf Beach (NSW)

95.4

Capital Region

93.9

Field	Value	VS Capital Region	Trend
Night time safety (LGA)	66.4%	Top 31%	Data for Dec 2014
Thefts (all types)	1 incident per 51.4 residents	Bottom 39%	90% to Dec 2021
Total violent crime	1 incident per 116 residents	Bottom 35%	59% to Dec 2021
Domestic violence related assault	1 incident per 116 residents	Bottom 36%	59% to Dec 2021

Disadvantage in Surf Beach (NSW)

Surf Beach (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

Surf Beach (NSW)

20.8%

Capital Region

16.0%

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Capital Region	Trend
Alienation level	4.6	Bottom 40%	1% to Dec 2019
Homelessness (SA2)	0.6%	Bottom 46%	55% to Dec 2019
Average welfare payments (Postcode)	$6,640	Top 42%	78% to Dec 2019
Public housing	1.8%	Top 14%	7% to Jan 2021
Unemployed	0.3%	Top 50%	43% to Dec 2021
Welfare recipients (Postcode)	1,020	Top 5%	48% to Dec 2020

Addiction Levels in Surf Beach (NSW)

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

Surf Beach (NSW)

57.0

Capital Region

45.2

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Suburbs

Field	Value	VS Capital Region	Trend
Alcoholics - people (LGA)	18.0%	Top 28%	Data for Dec 2018
Drug offences (all types)	1 incident per 109 residents	Bottom 30%	to Dec 2021
Poker machines	0	Bottom 25%	Data for Dec 2022
Betting and gaming offences	0	Top 49%	Data for Dec 2021